Every September, Childhood Obesity Awareness Month reminds us of one of the most pressing health issues affecting kids in the United States today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 5 children and adolescents—that’s about...
Have you ever felt judged because of your weight or your decision to have bariatric surgery? If so, you’ve experienced the harmful and exhausting effects of weight stigma firsthand. From comments made in passing to blatant mistreatment, weight stigma can deeply...
It is still cold & flu season here in Utah, and many bariatric patients aren’t too familiar with what medications are bariatric-approved, and which ones to avoid. Here are some helpful tips to consider the next time you have a cough, cold or the flu: –...
There have been numerous studies and extensive research on the topic of alcohol, and what it does to our bodies. But what about those who have had metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) which can remove and/or alter a portion of the stomach and/or digestive tract?...
My story of weight loss surgery is a unique one. Let’s start with the results. My starting weight was 245 pounds, and I have recently reached the 100-pound mark. I’m so happy and proud to have finally achieved this milestone! Having weight loss surgery had been on my...
