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3 Ways to NOT Eat Cadbury Creme Eggs

Easter means one thing to sugar addicts... its the season for the Holy Grail of candy, Cadbury Creme Eggs! 

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Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery: Yes, No, Maybe?

We offer strong opinions and guidelines for those of you considering a cocktail at some point after having had bariatric surgery. We have always felt that it's important to have an honest discussion about drinking so you can make an informed decision and be safe.
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Lab to Keep Tabs On My Bariatric Health

I am waiting for a nurse to arrive to draw blood for my labs. No coffee. Might as well have a discussion about taking control of our own health and...
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The Truth About Bariatric Surgery

In the beginning years of Bariatric Surgery, no one knew what to expect. There were no suggestions for meals, or guidelines, no real rules, and remember that the internet barely existed 20 years ago. There were just a few living breathing examples of post ops and the one we all knew was Carnie Wilson, of Wilson Phillips, remember her?
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Top 10 Bariatric Mistakes

We asked our Facebook bariatric support group members a simple question about handling their hunger early in their first year or two. What they said will shock you! What we have to say in response is even stronger.
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Put on Your Big Girl Panties!

If you are not ready to do whatever it takes, do not have Bariatric Surgery. 

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'I didn't have weight loss surgery to live on a diet!'

After eating our way to 300 pounds and having major surgery to help fix things, we wouldn't want to inconvenience ourselves with dieting, would we?

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When Our Mind is Right, the World is Right!

'I didn't get the job because of my weight', is easier to deal with than not being promoted because 'my work wasn't the best of those being considered'.

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Halloween is JUST the Beginning

Even though we are STILL AT HOME, there seems to be Halloween Candy EVERYWHERE I LOOK.
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FAQ: I had weight loss surgery last week, why isn't the scale moving?

This is a very common question we see in our support group. Why isn't the scale moving?

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Don't Say 'Cheese'

You are eating wayyyyyy too much cheese! This is not a blame game, but a testament to the fact we didn't know how to eat right and bariatric surgery didn't magically infuse that knowledge.

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FAQ: Tummy Tuck 101. I'm Home... What now?

I feel better than I thought I would. I am looking down and can't believe this is my stomach - it's so flat. The doctor told me to not lift anything more than 10 lbs, but other than that what's the story if I feel good?

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