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We’ll state the obvious. That one bite of ricotta bake? >> It won’t fill you up as it did when you right in the midst of your puréed stage. Is it true that the urge to eat is driven by many different things that aren’t always “ghrelin-based”. 
That’s a RESOUNDING yes. (BTW: ghrelin is an important hormone that helps regulate fullness and hunger) Eating can also be driven by 👇 - Emotions (food can be comforting in stressful situations) - Social events (like a birthday party) - Routine (for example, having desert after dinner was standard when you were a kid) And bariatric surgery doesn’t *magically* takes away ALL challenges when it comes down to your meals. It’s a tool. And it sure as heck helps to make different choices. ☝️ And yes - your portions are smaller. But over time, it’s very common that the same meal that kept you full for hours, months ago - now doesn’t. >> Wanna know exactly WHY your appetite and restriction change after bariatric surgery - and what to look out for? 🙋‍♀️ Check out our bariatric blog to get the answers you can’t find on Google 😘 • • • • • #bariatricmeals #wlsjourney #weightlosssurgery #vsgpostop #wlscommunityrny #wlscommunity #gastricsleeve #wlseats

Physically, bariatric surgery is all about: ✔️a smaller stomach ✔️fewer hunger hormones ✔️……and even a reroute of the small intestine in mixed procedures like the gastric bypass But what about the mindset-shift once you went under the knife? 🤔 Besides food grief, emotional eating or body distortion you may be caught off guard by this particular challenge: “Being able to eat more as time passes by” 😅 Whewww...nobody can really prepare you how you feel when you can “suddenly” eat TWO eggs instead of ONE. There’s no blueprint when it comes down to feeling hella insecure when the whole “bariatric” world seems to eat way less than you. (are you really eating ^that much?). Not only is this way of thinking unhelpful, it can be dangerous too. Focusing TOO MUCH on a set portion size that you may think is right, can lead to disordered eating. And it takes away from listening to your hunger and fullness cues. You see, portions are supposed to change over time. Work with a dietitian to get your nutritional needs met on a personal level. 📌 And save this video as a reminder that you aren’t failing your surgery, just because you can eat more. 🙋‍♀️Was this helpful? Y/N? Let us know below! ⬇️ _________ PS. Keep an eye out on tomorrow’s post where we SHOW YOU what different portions can look like after bariatric surgery! • • • • #wlsmeals #vsgmeals #wlsmealprep #wlsproblems #minigastricbypass #vsgcommunity #gastricsleevefam #vsgfamily #wlsfood #wlsfoodie #vsgdiet #bariatriceats #bariatricmotivation #wlsinspiration #gastricsleeeve #gastricbypass #gastricbypasscommunity #gastricbypassjourney #wlsjourney #vsgpostop #rnylifestyle #wlsliving #wlslife #wlsmotivation

How to stop snacking on the “wrong” things 👇 Have you every find yourself rushing out the door, teeth barely brushed - almost forgetting your vitamins - and falling short of prepping a quick mini meal for later? Yeah. We get it. Life gets hectic. Making a simple meal prep the night before, saves soooooo much time in the morning though. Here’s what’s inside👇 - 1 boiled egg - with everything but the bagel seasoning (if you don’t have this type of seasoning just add anything you like!) Fresh fruit combined 2 oz / 60 g: 🫐 blueberries 🍓 strawberries 🍇 grapes 🥨 mini-pretzels for crunch AND more importantly to show you that when deemed appropriate - there is room for balance after bariatric surgery too. Moderation is key and healing your relationship with food might look like this 🤓❤️ 🧀 50g (nearly 2 oz) Gouda cheese cubes 💪 And this boils down to about 19g of protein per serving (always adjust the ingredients and portions to your own wants & needs - this is just an example) 🙋‍♀️ Was this helpful? Wanna see more ideas like this? ⬇️ • • • #wlsfood #vsg #vsgeats #wlseats #wlsmealprep #vsgmealprep #bariatricmealprep #wlsfoodie #wlspostop #bariatriceating #bariatriceats #wlscommunityvsg #vsgweightloss #gastricsleevefood

💥 SAVE THESE TACOS! (so you can come back to them for a quick dinner night) Ingredients for 6 small tacos: ◻️1/2 lb lean ground beef ◻️ 1 small red onion, diced ◻️ 1 tsp paprika powder ◻️ 1 tsp onion powder ◻️ 1 tsp garlic powder ◻️ 1/2 cup canned jalapeños, chopped ◻️ Salt and pepper ◻️ 6 small wraps ◻️ 1 cup shredded cheese 🤌 For the dipping sauce: ◻️ 1 cup sour cream ◻️ Chopped cilantro or parsley ◻️ 1 tbsp Lime juice ◻️ Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1️⃣Preheat oven to 350F (180F). 2️⃣In a skillet, heat olive oil and add red onion, ground beef and spices. Stir until beef is browned. 3️⃣Remove from heat. 4️⃣On a baking tray, place 6 wraps. 5️⃣Add the cooked beef and top with shredded cheese. 6️⃣Fold the wraps and place an oven safe rack on top to hold the wraps in place (or use wet toothpicks instead) 7️⃣Place in oven and bake, about 15 minutes or until cheese is fully melted 📝 Recipe notes
•Swap the ground beef for ground chicken or turkey for a different variety. •Add chopped bell peppers to the ground beef mixture for more fiber. 🙋‍♀️ Did you like this recipe? Should we do more of these? ⬇️ 
 (and follow @your.onederland for more realistic meal ideas!!) • • • •
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Surprise! Not all hair loss is the same after bariatric surgery 🤓 (and not everyone goes through the motions of losing clumps of hair!) Fact: about 57% of bariatric patients experience hair loss after bariatric surgery. But there are 2 types of hair loss to consider: 👉 Hair shedding, which is mainly caused by stress of surgery itself and is temporary. 👉 Nutritional hair loss, which is caused by major nutrient deficiencies and often has a later onset than hair shedding (This usually happens within 4 months post-op and USUALLY doesn’t last longer than 6 months). ☝️ Swipe left and tell us if you knew about the 5 main reasons for hair loss. 🙋‍♀️ Oh..and if you wanna know more (like 100 pages more) - then you find The Bariatric Blueprint on Amazon! Whenever you’re ready ❤️ • • • #hairloss #wlsproblems #bariatricproblems #vsgproblems #gastricsleevesurgery #wlscommunityrny #vsgfam #wlscrew #wls

What’s one thing every pre-op bariatric girlie needs, should know or avoid? Share away!! ⬇️ • • #wls #wlsjourney #bariatricsurgery #bariatric #wlspostop #vsgpostop #wlspreop

Are you tired of this series already? 😜 (if not: SAVE THIS RECIPE - it’s a game changer!) You know, bariatric surgery comes with its own set of struggles. And one of those - is that your typical “pastas” or in this case: lasagna sheets might not digest easy. Or perhaps, you don’t have enough space to fit those carbs in one meal so you’re forced to focus on protein (and veggies) only. Ta-daaaaa! 🥳 Then this recipe is a must-have in your bariatric recipe collection. Let’s show you how to make it. Ingredients: ◻️1/2 zucchini, sliced and grilled ◻️6 oz lean ground beef, seasoned and browned ◻️6 fl oz / 175 ml marinara sauce ◻️6 oz cottage cheese ◻️1 cup shredded mozzarella How to make this: 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350F (180C). 2️⃣ Build your bowls adding grilled zucchini, cooked ground beef, cottage cheese, marinara sauce and mozzarella. 3️⃣ Place in oven, about 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. 4️⃣ Serve with a side salad or enjoy on its own. Extra tips to prep this meal 👇 ✅ Season the ground beef with paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Or use Italian seasoning. ✅ Lightly brush your zucchini slices with olive oil before grilling them in the oven or pan (oven, set temperature at 400F, grill about 10 minutes or until slightly browned. PRO TIP: Not a big fan of cottage cheese? 👉 Substitute with ricotta cheese! (these dishes are about 1 cup in size! Message us for the link) Nutritional value per 1 cup serving 👇 200 calories Protein 29g Fat 5g Carbs 7.7g Fiber 1g 🙋‍♀️Do you like this single serve recipes? Y/N? A little bit? What do you need more of? ⬇️ (oh…and don’t forget to follow @your.onederland for more do-able meal ideas!) 🏷️ #wlsmeals #vsgrecipes #wlsfoodie #bariatricdiet #vsgmeals #gastricsleevefood #gastricbypasseats #vsgeats #wlsmealideas #gastricsleeverecipes #lowcarblasagna #rnyeats #vsgfood

🔥 Save the recipe for both low-appetite AND high-appetite days! 
🍲 This hearty split-pea soup isn’t just high in protein, it’s the ultimate comfort food too. (without having to resort in slider foods which are way to easy to overeat on!). Here’s the full recipe for 4 servings (serving size is about 1 cup) Ingredients: * 1 cup dried green split peas * 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth * 1 medium carrot, diced * 1 medium leek, cleaned and sliced (white and light green parts) * 1 celery stalk, diced * 1 smoked sausage (about 6-8 oz), sliced * 1 bay leaf * Salt and pepper to taste * Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish) Instructions: 1. Rinse the split peas thoroughly under cold water. 2. In a large pot, add the broth, split peas, carrot, leek, celery, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes or until the peas and vegetables are tender. 3. Stir in the sliced smoked sausage, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the sausage is heated through. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Nutritional Information (per 1-cup serving): * Calories: 250 kcal * Protein: 15g * Carbohydrates: 30g * Fat: 8g * Fiber: 8g 
☝️ Keep in mind that the carbs in this soup are mainly from the split peas which are both high in complex carbs (so, high in fiber too!) and protein. 🙋‍♀️ How’s your appetite today? Constantly hungry, too full or something in between? ⬇️ • • • • #bariatricsoup #splitpeasoup #wlsrecipes #vsgrecipes #gastricsleevefood #gastricsleeverecipes #gastricbypassfood #gastricbypassrecipes #wlsmeals #bariatric #bariatriccommunity #bariatricsurgery

Why The Bariatric Plate Method can be helpful 👇 But let’s start with acknowledging that you won’t be able to plate a meal like this right off the bat. Just had surgery? 👉 You probs only gotta focus on your protein + hydration. More space for other foods than just protein? 👉 You wanna add your veggies next. (‘cause nobody wants to deal with that post-op constipation, right? And guess what? Fiber - in combination with hydration + movement - helps to “unload THE load” 😅💩) You’re finally able to add some complex carbs too? 👉 Ah! Now you may wanna look into the Bariatric Plate Method to plate a meal like this one. Yes, we’re a broken record when it comes down to saying this ONE THING ☝️ 📣 PORTIONS DIFFER FROM PERSON TO PERSON! If you need more help building bariatric plates like this? 🎉 Check out our Bariatric Meal Prep Journal to stop missing out on your nutritional goals after bariatric surgery! • • • #bariatricplatemethod #wlsmeals #vsgfood #bariatricmeals #vsgweightloss #bariatricmeals #vsgfood #wlseats #vsgfoodie #wlsfoods #wlseats #vsgdinner #wlsfoodie #rnyfood #rnyeats #wlseating #bariatriceating #gastricsleevecommunity #gastricbypasscommunity #sleevesurgery #wlsbabes

You know that feeling when you’re super duper hungry and *think* you can finish that burger, mashed potatoes and that salad on the side. You didn’t forget you had bariatric surgery, but in a way - you did? ‘Cause your mind believes you can finish the entire plate, but your bariatric tummy starts protesting after a few bites. And then, the fullness cues kick in. 🫧Burps. 😷 Coughs. And that uncomfortable feeling in your stomach screaming that you gotta stop eating now. And the fun part? You’re hungry again after 30 minutes 🫠 Ah. Bariatric surgery is sooooooo easy (not). 🙋‍♀️ Have you ever had mind hunger? What was it like? Share your experience in the comments ⬇️ ‘Cause you’re not alone. • • • #vsgdiet #wlscommunityvsg #wlscommunityrny #wlslife #rnycommunity #gastricsleevefood #vsgliving #vsglife #rnypostop #rnysurgery #vsgcommunity #bariatric #bariatrics #bariatricgirl #wlsmeal #wlsmeals #bariatricfood #wlsfoodie #vsgfoodie #gastricbypasscommunity #vsgjourney #vsgcommunity #wlsfamily #wlsfoods

We’re the “skip the small talk” kinda gals. So let’s get this out of the way. People looooooooove to think that choosing bariatric surgery is just simple as deciding whether you wanna have “Beef Stroganoff” or “Fish Curry” on an intercontinental flight. If it was *that* easy to lose weight when dealing with ALL the physical and mental challenges that go hand-in-hand with obesity, then nobody would need a bariatric tool. But clearly, it’s not that simple. 👉 Losing 100 pounds in an obese body isn’t the same as losing 20 pounds when slightly overweight. 👉 Losing weight with obesity while also dealing with PCOS isn’t the same as losing weight without any co-morbidities. These are not excuses. These are facts. So, next time someone tries to throw shade at you for having bariatric surgery? Put on your metaphorical sunglasses and block the negativity. 🙋‍♀️ Have you ever had *difficult* conversations like these? What was it like? ______ BTW: we’re fully aware that a lot of people mean well and don’t necessarily wanna bring you down. We truly hope that our community can continue to be a beacon for everyone wanting to learn MORE about bariatric surgery. You’re not alone! • • • #bariatricbabes #baraitricsleeve # vsgsurgery #vsg #wlsstrong #vsgfam #bariatriclife #minibypass #wlssisters #rnypostop #bariatricsleevesurgery #bariatricfamily #vsgsupport #wlsinspiration #bariatricsurgery #bariatricsleeve

Do you know what Albert Einstein once said? “You never fail until you stop trying” Let that sink in for a second *sips on proffee* Despite FEELING like failing when your weight loss stops, you’re actually not. You see, the fear of failure is all in your mind: 🔴 When you lose weight slower than expected 🔴 When you compare yourself to others seemingly doing everything RIGHT 🔴 When you feel stuck in a months-long stall The problem isn’t that weight stall. And the problem isn’t regain either. The real issue is the way you tackle your obstacles one by one. And it’s up to you to make up the balance 👇 1. Are you talking kindly to yourself? 2. Are you being self-compassionate (uhuh..it’s time to hush that inner voice telling you that you’re not doing enough!) 3. Are you focused on making small changes every single day? If the answer is no to any of these, then it’s time to get back at it. If you need simple strategies to bring your bariatric journey to a success, faster than here’s what to do: Check out The Bariatric Blueprint on Amazon. It’s our most popular book to help you STOP feeling like a failure - and start being your own *cheerleader* instead! • • • • • #bariatricreminders #bariatricmindset #wlsjourney #wls #rnyjourney #bariatricsupport #bariatriccommunity #wlscommunityvsg #vsgcommunity #bariatriclifestyle #wlslifestyle #wlslife #lifeafterbariatricsurgery #postopvsg #wlspostop #vsgpreop #rnypostop #gastricsleeve #gastricsleevesupport #wlsbooks #bariatricbooks #vsgbooks #vsgsupport #gastricbypassjourney #gastricbypasslifestyle #gastricsleeveweightloss #vsgweightloss #wlsweightloss #bariatrica #bariatricsurgery

Tips to prevent weight regain here👇 But first: how can you NOT love Cillian’s Murphy facial expressions? 😂🫶 Gosh, some people have zero filters when it comes down to sharing other people’s experiences with bariatric surgery. 🗣️It’s dangerous. 🗣️You will gain all your weight back. 🗣️I just ate less and went to the gym, why don’t you try that? If comments like these trigger you, you’re not alone 🩷 Taking the plunge to have your digestive system surgically altered while also putting your relationship with food under the metaphorical microscope is A LOT. It’s brave. And the last thing on your wish list is “gaining the weight back”. (important side note: if you did gain weight, some of it, all of it or more - we are in NO WAY shaming you, mmkay? Know that it’s never to late to continue your healing journey 🩷) Now, here are our best insights to keep weight gain at bay 👇 1️⃣ Check in with your emotional eating habits! If you ONLY resort to food as a coping mechanism, it will backfire later. 2️⃣ Mind your liquid calories and 👀 (no, this is not fear mongering over calories, but did you know that drinking your calories is one of the main causes for regain?) 3️⃣ How much support do you really have right now? You see, poor follow up care is a predictor of regain. This is your reminder that your journey doesn’t stop at the 12 month mark! And that you may need longer support to get the most out of your surgery. 4️⃣ Grazing is a pitfall. And slider foods are too. Put 1 + 1 together and you have one of the main reasons for regain after bariatric surgery. Last but not least: 📣 Weight regain comes in different shapes and forms. And there is absolutely NOTHING to feel ashamed of. You can ALWAYS continue your healing journey. You’re not a statistic, you’re not a failure. 🙋‍♀️ Did you needed to hear this today? Let us know below! 👇 Oh…and we take the shame out of regain in our book The Big Reset where you’ll learn how to get back to the basics quickly without resorting to liquid pouch diets!! Link in bio! • • • • #wlsrevision #wlsregain #wls #vsgproblems #wlsweightloss #vsgsurgery #rny #bariatric

This may not come as as surprise. But portion control matters if you want to lose weight consistently after bariatric surgery. If right now you’re thinking: “But didn’t you guys just said YESTERDAY that it’s normal for portions to get larger?” Why, yes indeed, we did. But when you feel like your eating habits are way, way waaaaay outta control, then it might be a good idea to start doing this ONE simple thing. Use a smaller plate. Not only does your meal looks less like a small crater in a huge void of nothingness, but you’re less likely to put too much food on your plate and hence - *overeat*. Are you using a smaller plate - or do you feel like you have your portions under control regardless? Share away in the comments! PS. If you struggle with creating meals after bariatric surgery that are protein-focused but also include tons of FIBER for healthy poops, then our bariatric meal prep journal is right up your alley! • • • • #bariatricplate #wlsmeals #vsgfoodie #bariatricsurgeryjourney #wlsfam #vsgmotivation #wlseats #vsgeating #vsgeats #bariatricjourney #vsglife #wlslife #vsgjourney #vsg #wlssupport #vsgjourney #bariatricsleeve #wlssleeve #vsgsleeve #sleevesurgery #rouxeny #rnysupport #rnylifestyle #wlsliving #vsgsupport #bariatricsupport #vsgsupport #vsgfoods #bariatricdiet #gastricbypassjourney #gastricsleevejourney #bariatricjourney #weightlosssurgerysupport