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[...] us with the additional physical changes needed for success...but, there's more... Our new weight loss surgery tool works to its fullest potential when paired with a new mental and emotional [...]

[...] in a new law—the law of motion. So, you may be asking—what does all of this have to do with weight loss surgery? Just like a plane, we have that same potential. Weight loss surgery gives us the [...]

[...] I frequently receive emails from those who are struggling with whether or not to undergo weight loss surgery, wondering if it is the right choice for them. There are so many questions to be answered? [...]

[...] milestones along the way—long-term motivations are crucial for long-term success. Before weight loss surgery, I wanted a better quality of life, physically, emotionally, and relationally. I wanted [...]

[...] the bariatric surgery nutritional protocol, especially initially, during the healing and weight loss phase. Later on, having someone who can instruct you on general nutrition will suffice. Although, [...]

[...] A scale is a great tool for measuring our progress during the weight loss phase through maintenance. However, our scale can only tell us how much we weight in pounds. There [...]

[...] exercise to release additional stress on the body. After the first few months of the weight loss phase is over, abnormal hair loss will lessen and return to normal. Even during this phase, [...]

[...] . But that doesn't mean you have to give up all your favorite foods, forever. During the weight loss phase, you can learn to assume a "normal" well-balanced and healthy diet—and still [...]

[...] Miles Support Group Tuesday, October 7, 2014 NHRMC Cape Fear Site / 3rd Floor Education Room 6:30 p.m. Topic:  The Personality Profile Facilitator:  Kim [...]

[...] NHRMC Support Group Tuesday, November 4, 2014 6:30 p.m. NHRMC Cape Fear Site 3rd Floor Education Room Facilitator:  Kim Joyner, RN, NHRMC Bariatric Outcomes Manager [...]

[...] NHRMC Support Group / December Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:30 p.m. NHRMC Cape Fear Site 3rd Floor Education Room Topic:  TESTIMONIES and a little Christmas BINGO with a few door [...]

[...] January Support Group Tuesday, January 6, 2014 6:30 p.m. NHRMC Cape Fear Site 3rd Floor Education Room Topic:  Testimonies Focused Goals for 2015: How and Why? [...]

[...] A huge "thank-you" to all of you who have supported "Miles to Go Blog" this year by reading post here at Miles to Go Blog or through my personal Facebook Page, [...]

[...] reads as well as others in my reading stack in "the reading room" section on Miles to Go blog. Yes, you can. You have many more miles to go! [...]

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[...] that offer help with meal ideas, recipes and much more at www.milestogoblog.com. Miles to Go blog. There is even a special "holiday helps" section especially for the holidays. Have a [...]

[...] NHRMC Support Group Tuesday,  August 5, 2014 6:30 p.m. Cape Fear Hospital Site 3rd floor Education Room Topic: The Surgery Changed My Stomach, but it Didn't Change My Brain: Post-Op Psychological [...]

[...] Support Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:30 pm Cape Fear Site    3rd Floor Education Room Topic:  Testimonies & Introduction to Bariatric Eating Products Facilitator:  Kim [...]

[...] Support Group / December Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:30 p.m. NHRMC Cape Fear Site 3rd Floor Education Room Topic:  TESTIMONIES and a little Christmas BINGO with a few door prizes! Photo by Don [...]

[...] January Support Group Tuesday, January 6, 2014 6:30 p.m. NHRMC Cape Fear Site 3rd Floor Education Room Topic:  Testimonies Focused Goals for 2015: How and Why? Facilitator: Kim Joyner, RN Come [...]

[...] Room Topic:  Testimonies & Introduction to Bariatric Eating Products Facilitator:  Kim Joyner, RN, CNOR NHRMC Bariatric Outcomes Manager [...]

[...] Fear Site / 3rd Floor Education Room 6:30 p.m. Topic:  The Personality Profile Facilitator:  Kim Joyner, RN What is your motivation? Are you RED, YELLOW, BLUE, or WHITE? Come join us and discover [...]

[...] , November 4, 2014 6:30 p.m. NHRMC Cape Fear Site 3rd Floor Education Room Facilitator:  Kim Joyner, RN, NHRMC Bariatric Outcomes Manager Topic:  Holiday Rescue:  Tips for Maintaining [...]

[...] 3rd Floor Education Room Topic:  Testimonies Focused Goals for 2015: How and Why? Facilitator: Kim Joyner, RN Come join us and start the New Year with a greater FOCUS! [...]

[...] too full then hungry later on. Try the same experiment with baked or grilled chicken. After bariatric surgery, our tiny pouch can't hold very much food, therefore, getting the proper nutrition is [...]

[...] , the reasons one chooses to undergo such a life-altering surgery are extremely important. Bariatric surgery does have risk, but living with obesity carries risk too. My advice is to: Learn all the [...]

[...] "flip-flop" around all summer there will be local support groups meeting for weight loss surgery patients in JULY (as well as throughout the summer months) Come and join us! Click here for [...]

[...] do is wait it out. I first learned of the challenges, (well, more like horror stories) weight loss surgery patients had with foods that expand (such as grits) while attending support group early in my [...]

[...] potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. So what does all this mean for us as weight loss surgery patients? It means low sugar 70-85% dark chocolate can be safely introduced into your eating [...]