The fear and anxiety that has been whipped up by the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) is growing daily and fuelled by rising figures of infection worldwide. It’s not something to be ignored, but walking that tightrope between panic (and maybe a little hysteria) and nonchalance (or a shrugging of shoulders) is tricky. Like[Read More]
Vitamins, minerals and other supplements
A Right Roasting …
Once upon a time (OK when dinosaurs roamed the earth!) I used to cook by all kinds of different methods. I would grill/broil, slow-cook, braise, barbecue, casserole, fry, saute, steam and all the rest on a fairly regular and rotational basis, but along the way I discovered roasting and it has become (without me really[Read More]
LATEST! The Bariatric Bible – New WLS Book Has Arrived!
It’s been a momentous and exciting week here – first the birth of a new grandchild and now the arrival of my new bariatric book ‘The Bariatric Bible’. It’s seems like I have been waiting forever for this new ‘baby’ but here it is (a little earlier than expected). And I am thrilled with[Read More]
Post-Op Holiday Drinking & Alcohol After WLS – What’s The Surgeons’ View?
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]
Vitamins After Bariatric Surgery – What’s The Deal?
Are you a bit of a slacker when it comes to taking your vitamins after surgery? My mailbag and conversations with you suggest that may be the case. It certainly appears that you’re not a fan because either you don’t fully understand why they are needed; you’re confused about formulations; you hate the taste[Read More]