April 20, 2017 – Meal Planning
Facilitator: Stephanie Wagner, MS, RDN Stephanie Wagner is a dietitian who has spent the last 8 years working with bariatric...
Enough is Enough: Mastering Your Body Signals
It is well known that hunger is a common complaint after weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery induces changes in various...
The Harm of Fat Shaming and its Effects on Weight Loss & Health
What is fat shaming and what does it mean for weight loss? Fat shaming is the process of insulting, bullying...
Empower Your Gut Microbiome Footprint to Heal and Protect Your Health
Microorganisms are everywhere. From those that live in the ocean to those found in the soil that helps feed the...
Cooking with Healthy Fats
Bariatric Support Group Facilitator: Diane Doolin, RN, CYT Diane Doolin is a nurse in the GI Lab at Shawnee Mission...
How the Body Regulates Appetite
Bariatric Support Group Discussion ensued about how our body regulates appetite. Your body views food as energy. There is a...
Hydration Following Bariatric Surgery
Leading up to surgery, your surgeon and dietitian have both stressed to you the importance of hydration. It is recommended...