For 52-year-old Pamela Sanders, weight management was never something that came easily for her. “It seemed like no matter what program I tried, I would always gain the weight back in less than a year,” Sanders said. “My weight fluctuating so much really started to take a toll on my body.” A few years ago,…

Happy March! This the month when we celebrate all things green. St. Patrick’s Day, the green leaves of daffodils pushing up through the ground and spots of green in your lawn are a few of the greens that brighten up our days.  This brings to mind that instead of wearing green, we should be eating more greens. Do you…

Amy Graves, who lives outside of Oklahoma City, is a horseback rider and a member of a professional drill team. She and her family also own a farm, which requires lots of physical labor. Horseback riding and taking care of the family farm are major aspects of Graves’ life, but due to weight gain and…

Kevin Richardson was overweight, diabetic, hypertensive and in congestive heart failure. With all of these issues piling up, he was feeling defeated. “I had pretty much given up on myself,” said Richardson. “My kids were grown, I was single and I didn’t have any other responsibilities. I felt like this was how I was going…

February is the month we celebrate love and a healthy heart. Does this bring up visions of boxes of chocolates and bouquets of flowers? For bariatric patients, finding healthier ways to celebrate other than a big box of chocolates may be new to you. Here are some ideas. Ideas that don’t involve food include taking…

What is the most important thing to have at the table? The holidays are approaching and many of us are already planning holiday dinners. Nutrition certainly plays a big part in being healthy. However, research is showing that regularly sharing meals with others is as important as what is on your plate. Sharing meals has…

Supplements are needed throughout your life after bariatric surgery. A complete multi-supplement, iron, calcium and B12 are the basic supplements recommended to maintain healthy nutrition status. Beyond these basics, many patients may take other supplements after bariatric surgery. Keep in mind: supplements are not regulated by the FDA, the federal agency that oversees safety in…

As the temperatures reach 100 degrees, we start reaching for foods that will help cool us down. Gazpacho is a cold soup that is a mixture of vegetables and seasonings. The origin of this soup is thought to be with ancient Romans that mashed together stale bread, olive oil and garlic, with a liquid-like water…

Sweaty! Once again, our spring zipped by and landed us feet first into the sizzle of summer. Hydration becomes more important because when it’s hot outside, we sweat. Sweat is fluid you are losing and need to replace. Keep water with you all the time to sip throughout the day to stay hydrated. Carry it even…