I have been sitting on this loser’s bench at Bariatric Cookery for almost 9 years now (and post-op coming up for 10) and have been thrilled to greet all-comers – pre-op, post-op and those supporting them. But I have rarely asked the question … Have you enjoyed my content so far? Well occasionally I do[Read More]
Bariatric Basics
KETO & WLS – THE FACTS
It’s the morning after a celebratory Bank Holiday and Memorial Day weekend – and in our case here at Bariatric Cookery a birthday too. We wouldn’t be surprised therefore if you have jumped on the scales, wailed a little, then hit ‘browse’ on your device to look for ways to address this. No doubt, you[Read More]
Are You Dabbling With The Wheel Of Food Fortune Or Do You Want Success On A Plate?
Do you second guess your portions by eye-balling them? Play a bit of Russian Roulette (hoping for the best), or methodically and consistently weigh and measure foods to ensure you get the right portion and proportion of macros for all your meals after WLS? In the early days post-op I was a bit of a[Read More]
Can You Stretch Your Pouch? Tell Me More … And What About Pouch Re-Sets?
Perhaps it’s the time of year (after the excesses of the holiday season and Easter); the start of the summer; launch by many more companies of ‘magical’ pouch test ‘cures’; and all the rest, but my mailbag and inbox has been inundated with queries on ‘stretching the pouch’ and how to overcome ‘WLS regain’[Read More]
Food Addiction and How to Combat It
I think this may be one of the most relevant and poignant features for all WLS pre- and post-op patients. I would go as far as to say it is ESSENTIAL READING. This is not just because this week alone I have had so many requests for help about out-of-control eating but because I[Read More]