Each year, more and more U.S. patients are choosing the latter. When procedures outside the country can be found for 25-75% less—and many health care providers overseas have pricing as transparent as the price tag on a new pair of shoes—the temptation is understandable. As tourists board planes bound for Mexico, Brazil, India... Read More

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Strawberry Balsamic Salad
with Mozzarella Cheese
Recipe courtesy of Beth L. Sheldon-Badore AKA Melting Mama

After weight loss surgery, one of the first things I could not WAIT to sink my teeth into was not what you would expect. I was not craving a burger or a french fry. I was craving a BIG, CRISPY... salad.

Once cleared for fresh vegetables, branching out to world of salad becomes something... Read More

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Q. Hungry! Hello. I had my surgery on the 25th of Feb., so I am post-op14 days now! I was wondering; were any of you hungry after your surgery or feel like your starving? All I can think about is food! I thought that was going to change. I am so confused...and hungry. Also how do you know if you eat too much?— Mackenzie U.

A. I'm with the majority...you almost answered your question with the words you asked..."All I THINK about is food" and "how do you know if you eat too much"....Your head is thinking about food and that is how many of us process our hunger pre op. After surgery we have to learn to let our tool tell us when we are satisfied. In the very beginning you need to trust that a few tablespoons of food is enough... Read More

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So here I am on the brink of 100 days with my band. I have to say that it has been quite a journey so far!

SV : I reached my goal of 35 pounds lost 2 weeks early (goal was set for March 15, achieved Mar 1). I think my 1 cc fill this past Thursday really kicked that into...Read More

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