GUEST POST: Alcohol after WLS. Can you drink? Is there a safe limit? At this time of year, with parties and Christmas festivities in full swing, we thought it was the perfect time to address this touchy subject. We hate to be party poopers, but the short answer: alcohol is pretty dangerous after weight-loss[Read More]
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Want To Stay Off The Booze?
You might think it bad timing just before a UK Bank Holiday to be addressing a feature on cutting out or back on alcohol. It may well be (and there will be those who roll their eyes and scroll on by – and that’s fine). For some however it will be another uncomfortable reminder that[Read More]
5 Red Flags To Look Out For Post-WLS!
Is it the time of year or am I just a little more sensitive to the pleas for help that have been coming my way? Some patients have written to me to ask for help since they’re struggling big time; others have expressed doubts that their surgery is still working for them (and there’s more[Read More]
4 Good Reasons To Stay Off The Booze!
GUEST POST: Most of us are aware of the health problems that alcohol can cause. Not only can excessive drinking lead to major problems like liver disease, but there’s growing evidence that even moderate drinking may increase our risk of illnesses such as some cancers. It’s also pretty bad for our waistlines too! Still not[Read More]
Become A Bariatric Barista For A WLS-Friendly Frappuccino
I adore a decent cup of coffee and can state without doubt that I don’t function 100% without a cup or two under my belt most days … but I have ‘escaped’ the frappuccino habit. Not the case for so many of you if social media platforms are to be believed and this[Read More]