Non-Scale Victories
Monday, 14 May 2012 09:30
Spend any amount of time on weight-loss surgery forums, and you will likely see people talking about NSVs, or "non-scale victories." These little moments often happen when you least expect them, but they can make your day when you are feeling down about your weight-loss goals.
While the numbers on the scale are a great indicator of your progress, in many cases, NSVs can be even more meaningful and encouraging to WLS patients. Have you experienced any of these moments of triumph?
Lap-Band Slippage
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 12:14
Band slippage is one possible risk involved in Lap-Band surgery. According to Allergen, the makers of the Lap-Band system, approximately 24 percent of Lap-Band patients will experience band slippage at some point. Slippage occurs when the band slides further down the stomach, causing the upper pouch to become bigger and the band to become tighter. Though some patients who experience slippage may not notice any symptoms, for others, slippage can be a painful and dangerous condition. Learning the risk factors for slippage and familiarizing yourself with its symptoms can help you avoid and identify this condition.
Keeping a Food Journal
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 11:57
A food journal can be an extremely useful tool along the road to weight loss and improved health. Anyone who is considering or who has undergone weight loss surgery should start using a food journal to facilitate the process of forming a new and healthier relationship with food. Keeping track of what you eat and why, and how it makes you feel, can help you identify your problem areas and discover ways to target them.
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