Steps to Feeling Good About Yourself After Bariatric Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace Before people have bariatric surgery, many of them picture losing a lot of weight and being over the moon about how they look. Lots of bariatric surgery patients are not only happy with their results, but also believe their surgery was the start of their new life. However, the road to […]
Understanding Hunger
Written by: Emma Squillace The feeling of wanting food is a complex one. Sometimes we know we are physically hungry, but other times we just ‘feel like’ eating. The difference between actually being hungry, and wanting food, is an important one. This can get even more tricky after weight loss surgery or a gastric balloon, […]
Compression Stockings: Truth and fiction
Written By: Emma Squillace If someone suffers from varicose veins, one of the first recommendations they may hear from friends is to try compression stockings. But is this an old wives’ tale, or a legitimate medical option? To answer that question, let’s first look at what a varicose vein is, then we’ll discuss how compression […]
How to Support Someone After Weight Loss Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace Maybe you haven’t had weight loss surgery, but a close friend or family member has. Or perhaps you’re preparing for a bariatric procedure, and are wondering how to ask your closest community to support you. Friends and family can be the strongest support system sometimes, but also a barrier to weight […]
It’s National DVT Month
Written By: Emma Squillace March is National DVT Awareness month. DVT – or Deep Vein Thrombosis – is a dangerous condition where a blood clot forms deep inside your body. Most commonly, a DVT is a blood clot in the leg, but there are also cases of a DVT in the arms or abdomen. Many […]
Obesity: Lesser-Known Complications
Written By: Emma Squillace When doctors talk about the medical dangers of obesity, they often cite type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease as top comorbidities. This is for good reason, since carrying excess weight is closely linked with these life-threatening conditions. In fact, heart disease is the number one cause of death in […]
Why Is Obesity a Concern?
Written By: Emma Squillace We hear from studies that obesity is an ‘epidemic’ with rising rates every year. We also hear from healthcare providers, the media, and many other sources, that people who are obese should make weight loss a priority. But why exactly is obesity such a big deal? First, we should set aside […]
Varicose Veins: Myths
Written By: Emma Squillace This is the time of year when we can worry a little less about the appearance of visible veins in our legs, because it’s cool enough for pants. However, if you have varicose veins, chances are it’s not just the appearance of the veins that is an issue. Many people with […]
4 Healthy Habits Before & After Weight Loss Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace When you have bariatric surgery, your life changes. Some changes are exciting like seeing the weight drop off, feeling more energy, and hearing ‘you look great’. And some changes are hard work. You’ll have to eat differently, maybe cook more than you used to, plan food ahead of time, and figure […]
Should I Get a Balloon Or Surgery?
Written By: Emma Squillace It doesn’t take more than a few weeks past New Year’s for many people to become disheartened at their weight loss resolution efforts. If you’ve tried, and feel like you’ve failed, to lose weight through dieting, do not let this make you feel that there’s no hope. Losing weight – as […]