Wellness
What is a S.M.A.R.T Goal?
Specific: A specific goal usually answers the 5 W’s: Who, What, Why, When and Where. A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. Measurable: To determine if your goal is measurable, ask yourself: How will I know when it is...
Why Do Labs
Written by: Sharon McLemore, FNP Typically, labs are done prior to your 3, 6, and 12 month follow-ups. Additional interim labs or testing may be requested if special circumstances warrant them. You may be asking yourself, why do I need to do labs so frequently my...
Diet Saboteurs – How Can You Stay on Track?
With the New Year in full swing, it’s a great time to keep pushing through with your resolutions of staying on track with your diet and exercise to make the most of your weight loss success after bariatric surgery. Even though the holidays are over, the temptations...
Insurance Explained
This is the time of year where we start to worry about our insurance plan specifics as it applies to medical treatments and procedures. Below are some terms you will hear if planning a doctor’s visit, routine colonoscopy, or imaging service. Deductible: The...
Keep Active with Leisure Time Activity
Want to know a simple way to stay active in your spare time — and burn extra calories without it feeling like a “chore?” It’s easy! Increase your leisure time activity! Leisure time physical activity is generally considered any exercise, sport or recreational...
Baritastic App
Having trouble tracking your daily protein and water intake? Do you ever forget to take your vitamins? Want to track your weight loss from the day of surgery? The Baritastic app has joined the My Bariatric Solutions team to help with all of this and MORE! When...
Diabetes and Nutrition
National Diabetes Awareness Month—Nutrition and Diabetes Diabetes is rather prevalent in the United States, affecting approximately 30 million individuals. Shockingly, 7 million of these individuals are not even aware that they have the disease. As the seventh...
Stress and Health in the Fall Season
The fall season can be stressful after a nice leisurely summer. Kids are back in school, the traffic to and from work is heavier, days become shorter, and the holidays are just around the corner. Seems everything gets back into full force! The symptoms...
Crockpot meals: A simple, healthy way to cook
Are you tired of coming home and thinking “what am I going to make for dinner tonight??!!” Has dinner time become the most dreaded part of your day? Fret no more! Crockpot meals can be your saving grace! What is a crockpot? It is a slow cooker that can be used...
Pregnancy after Bariatric Surgery
Sharon McLemore RN MSN NP-C I’m often asked if one can safely get pregnant after bariatric surgery. The short answer is, yes. It’s not unusual for women with obesity-related infertility problems, like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) to start ovulating...
September – Food Safety Awareness Month
In order to avoid foodborne illnesses, food safety guidelines should be practiced when purchasing, prepping, cooking/reheating, and storing foods. The danger begins once the food items are expired, reheated incorrectly or at room temperature for more than two...
Hydration: Why is it important?
Our bodies are made up of approximately 60-70% water which is lost through normal daily activities such as breathing, sweating and in human waste. Water keeps us hydrated and must be replenished every day for the body to function properly. A minimum of 64 ounces...