Patient Perspective on Weight Regain
At #ow2019 I provided a patient voice about regain after bariatric surgery. I decided to do up a video of the presentation I made for the event.
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HBO, A Platform for Hate
Is HBO a platform for hate? As long as they continue to give voices such as Bill Maher air time… seems so. This isn’t fiction, it’s real comments aimed at real people. #stopweightbias #OACAction #obsm
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What Am I Listening To? – PH000
A quick introduction to myself, why I’m doing this podcast, and what I hope to share by doing it.
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Raising the Bar, or Knocking You Down With It?
A recent Blue Bloods episode on CBS used weight bias and shaming to get a win for it’s lead character. Why I’m not as upset as I first was, and how they could fix it…
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Bariatric Surgery: The Easy Way Out
There is one recurring … fear and frustration that dogs many people who have had bariatric surgery (aka weight loss surgery). I’ve heard it from patients online, in various support groups I’ve attended/facilitated/led, as well as while at various obesity related events. It’s this perception that using surgery to get to a healthier weight is “taking the easy way out”.
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Looking for Bariatric Support? Hop Online With Us!
One of the things you hear from all sorts of folks involved in the world of bariatrics is that support is crucial. From the group and online aspects to programs such as Weight Watchers to the various support groups offered...
Roasted Garlic Side Sauce
Another homemade sauce to add to the mix, Roasted Garlic Side Sauce. Garlic makes everything better, right?
Habanero Side Sauce
New recipe! Habanero Side Sauce.A slightly sweet sauce that has a bit of an after-burn effect. Try it on eggs, tacos, burgers, fish, or whatever. Except maybe oatmeal. I wouldn’t put it on oatmeal.
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
There are often times where I come across a food I like, and decide “I can make that!” Here’s my attempt to copy-cat a store bought jalapeno sauce.
Weighing the Good and the Bad (reblog)
A look back at my time shortly before bariatric surgery, some thoughts and struggles dealing with hunger and the decision to have surgery.
Patient Perspective on Weight Regain
At #ow2019 I provided a patient voice about regain after bariatric surgery. I decided to do up a video of the presentation I made for the event.
Doctors, Heal Thyselves (reblog)
A reblog from my previous site, addressing thoughts on weight bias in medical care. Doctors, Heal Thyselves
Plan A, or Plan B? (reblog)
A look back at more early thoughts about my decision to have bariatric surgery. Is surgery my Plan A? Or should it be Plan B?
Fat Shaming is Just Bullying
A thoughtful, encouraging, even humorous response to Bill Maher’s hateful take on fat shaming. Thank you @JKCorden
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Melting Away (reblog)
Some more reflections from shortly after I decided to turn to bariatric surgery for help with my weight, I’ve started losing weight, and discuss my recent exercise and dealing with hunger.