What does Earth Day have to do with bariatric patients? First, a little background is needed. A group of people in the 1960s were becoming concerned about the adverse effects of pollution on our environment. In 1969, the Cuyahoga River by Cleveland, OH caught fire because of chemicals that were dumped into the river. Environmental…

For much of her life, Kristina Rhodes had battled with her weight. After feeling defeated for quite some time, she started to consider weight loss surgery. “Before bariatric surgery, I tried everything under the sun to lose weight,” said Rhodes. “From diet pills to numerous exercise programs, I felt like I had tried it all…

Protein, protein, protein!  That’s the first nutrient we emphasize as you go through our program. Do you know if your protein is measuring up? Protein is important in preserving muscle mass, a healthy immune system and hundreds of other important functions in our bodies. There are several ways to calculate your protein. Foods that have…

Flowers and boxes of chocolates seem to be in every aisle and at the checkouts in the stores you may be visiting. Why is it that so many of us like chocolate? The pleasant experience of consuming chocolate can lead to the release of dopamine. This is one of the “feel good” neurotransmitter. Dopamine helps…

Angela Teague struggled with her weight for many years due to an autoimmune disorder. After deciding to have weight loss surgery at Bailey Bariatrics in 2016, her life drastically changed for the better. Now, she plans to become a personal trainer to help others with weight issues. At her highest weight, Teague weighed 300 pounds. Living in…

According to the Calorie Control Council, it is estimated that we Americans typically eat and drink our way to 2,400 calories during the final game of professional football. That would take a person that weighs 175 pounds running a marathon and running it in 15-miles to burn that many calories. There may be other big…

As frigid temperatures grip our nation, some of our patients are having a tough time wanting to drink water. Cold water on a frigid day isn’t that appealing. Have you thought about brewing yourself a hot cup of decaf or herbal tea? This counts toward your fluid for the day. Just the time it takes…

Key Points: · Having your own food with you helps you stay on track with your nutrition.  · Foods that need to stay cool will need some type of cooler, insulated lunch bag or ice pack. · Bringing leftovers may require heating, so look for containers that are safe for microwave cooking.  Lunch Bags ·…

Key Point: · Products listed were chosen to make preparing food easier to achieve.  Slow Cookers: Small · Small slow cooker brands include TRU (0.65 quarts), Proctor Silex (1.5 quarts) and Crock-Pot (2.5 quarts). Prices range from $10-$30. · Smaller slow cookers make cooking for one or two people more practical. There will be leftovers…

Are you surrounded with holiday goodies? Do you feel left out? One way to have a low carb/high protein treat is by turning a Quest bar into cookies. Quest protein bars are available in the pharmacy section of Walmart and Reasor’s grocery stores. GNC may also have them in their stores.  Enjoy your holidays.   *This…