Life isn’t about having it all, unfortunately
I’ve had a big realisation over the last week or so, when it comes to our bodies, weight and maintaining a healthy weight. Quite simply…
Weight Management
Mentally preparing yourself for weight loss surgery
Mentally preparing yourself for weight loss surgery is something that is really necessary but is incredibly hard to do. How do you know what’s going…
The harsh reality of life after weight loss surgery
One of the main reasons I started my blog and continue to blog about my journey after weight loss surgery is to give a real…
My experience with food poisoning after gastric bypass
What’s the worst thing that could happen to your teeny tummy after gastric bypass you ask? I recently discovered that Campylobacter, a type of food…
Lonely Mila Swimsuit
Hands up who likes shopping for swimwear? Any takers? Didn’t think so! I think most of us have been traumatised at some point in our…
My Three Year Surgiversary!
As I write this I’m two days away from the three year surgiversary of when I had my gastric bypass (by the time it's posted…
A guide to weight loss surgery acronyms and terms
If you’re new to the world of weight loss surgery and you’re being a super sleuth online there might be a few weight loss surgery…
This year I’m keeping a wellbeing diary!
Wellbeing diaries and journaling was not really something I had ever thought about until I saw the awesome Tara from Allergic to Sugar (another NZ…
Bariatric approved rissole and burger patty recipe!
Rissoles are an old favourite of mine that have made a serious comeback since having my gastric bypass surgery. They are super easy to whip…
Would I be a good candidate for weight loss surgery?
I can remember when I first became aware of weight loss surgery. I was a teenager and saw a couple of documentaries on TV about…