So here we go again – fighting bravely against the onslaught of diet scams and magical weight-loss plans that almost screech out to us from newspapers, magazines, books, the radio, TV, podcasts and all the rest. It’s hard to cut through the ‘noise’ isn’t it every January or New Year? And none more so than[Read More]
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Help At Christmas If You Have An Eating Disorder
Many bariatric patients suffer to one degree or another of disordered eating pre- and post-surgery and some go on to be diagnosed with an eating disorder. There is help, and the BEAT charity is a flag-bearer for those who want to know more and require and need to access some support. Christmas, they say, is[Read More]
A Question & A Thank You From Carol
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]
So What Do The ‘Experts’ Think Brings About WLS Success?
I was delighted to take part in this feature by Kristin Willard for her website – 8 of us so-called ‘experts’ (mainly by experience) or well-known folk in the WLS world (and successful patients), gave an account of just one top tip that made all the difference to weight-loss surgery success. You’ll be surprised[Read More]
Bariatric-Friendly Fig and Banana Cake
I made this cake earlier in the week (which my Instagram followers will have spotted) and it seems fitting to post the recipe for it today since it will be served as part of a Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise funds for Cancer Research. It’s a lovely moist cake that keeps well – ideally in[Read More]