The Cons of Duodenal Switch Surgery
Healing-An Open Conversation
Today I'm chatting healing and navigating medical trauma, mental Healthcare and practicing gratitude intentionally. Circles Support Group App (open September 11) -https://circlesv.page.link/SCyP5fyFU7muAhJK9 https://youtu.be/OoSsmfVmewQ
1 Year Surgiversary – 4 Take Aways from Duodenal Switch Surgery
I can't believe I am even here to discuss being 1 year post op Duodenal Switch. I've sat down to write this a few times, but every time I've tried, I find myself choking up on the tears. This journey started long before I landed on any operation table. The time it took to get... Continue Reading →
Disordered Eating Doesn’t Magically Go Away with Weight Loss Surgery
If there's one thing that truly gets under my skin, it's the misinformation that exists at large about intentional weight loss. I grew up in the late 80s straight on through the 90s. I am a product of Slim Fast, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons ads. I will never forget the amount... Continue Reading →
YOUTUBE: Life After WLS – Finding Fashion
There's a lot of ups and downs after weight loss surgery. Besides the obvious weight fluctuating, there's the adjustment to a new body. Today I'm chatting about how shopping for clothes has changed for me post duodenal switch surgery! https://youtu.be/DRizGmaPsWo
Life After WLS – Duodenal Switch Update
It feels like just yesterday I was embarking on my WLS (weight loss surgery) journey. However, it wasn't yesterday; it was 2019 which means I began the journey almost 3 years ago! The decision to have Duodenal Switch came a bit later in my process; but it's what I decided nonetheless, and now I'm here... Continue Reading →
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