Should I Have a Weight Loss Goal Following Bariatric Surgery?
One of the most commonly asked questions we receive from patients following weight loss surgery is this: Should I set some sort of weight loss goal before or even right after my procedure? Amidst your journey of researching about surgery types, getting insurance...
Welcome Ailien Luu to the RMAP Team!
Help us welcome Ailien to the Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians (RMAP) family as one of our Nurse Practitioner's! Ailien Luu, DNP, APRN, FNP-BS is a nurse practitioner that joined Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians in May of 2024. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing...
Bariatric Nutrition and Exercise
Engaging in physical activity is one of the keys to success after bariatric surgery. Once cleared by your medical team to start exercise after surgery, you should have a regular routine in place that includes both cardiovascular and resistance training. It...
Welcome Stacy Parry to the RMAP Team!
Help us welcome Stacy to the Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians (RMAP) family as one of our Nurse Practitioner's and weight specialists! Stacy Parry is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in family medicine. She is committed to empowering patients on their...
Recognizing Your Hunger Signals: Is It Actual Hunger?
Regrettably, weight regain can happen after bariatric surgery. It’s actually quite common! Just know that if you have experienced weight gain, you are not alone. Many people fall back into old habits or find themselves still tempted by foods you know won’t help you...
Welcome Elizabeth Hanna to the RMAP Team!
Help us welcome Elizabeth to the Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians (RMAP) family as our weight specialist and as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN, DNP)! Elizabeth received her doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Utah in Adult-Gerontology...
Body Shaming Hurts More Than Just You
Anyone else have the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” engraved into them from elementary school? If only this adage had more truth to it, right? Overweight people can have a number of physical or psychological...
Mark B.’s Gastric Bypass Story
I have struggled with my weight most of my life and because of my weight I was pre-diabetic, had high blood pressure, and acid reflux. In June 2022 when I was 43 years old, I was moving with the help of some friends. I wasn’t feeling well the whole time and after...
Rediscovering Success: Navigating Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery Setbacks
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure, a powerful tool to achieve significant weight loss and improve overall health. However, it’s important to acknowledge that the journey doesn’t end with the surgery itself. Life changes, circumstances shift, and...
Changing Your Relationship with Food
Many people will blame food for their weight gain, using food as a source of emotional comfort to celebrate, relax, and manage stressful and emotional situations, as well as boredom. But in reality, that food item didn’t force you to eat it. It is solely up to...