Neighborhood News: August 11, 2009

Greetings Neighbors! Are you looking for interesting conversation and great information from others who are just like you, LivingAfterWLS? Here are a few links over to the Neighborhood so you can follow and join in the conversation. Remember, the Neighborhood is YOUR safe haven community of friends who are LivingAfterWLS! Join us!


Day 6 - Looking for Buddies
"I am starting Day 6 today, and hopefully for the rest of my life! I have written out a meal plan that incorporates dinners both my family and I can eat (My husband is not so keen on planned meals, but oh well! I am the one who does the cooking!)
Anyone want to buddy up?" Go here


Hungry for some salmon? Try Daniel's Blackened salmon. Mouthwatering picture. Click here.

Probiotics Help Gastric-Bypass Patients Lose Weight More Quickly
"In a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, John Morton, MD, associate professor of surgery at the medical school, showed that patients who take probiotics after the gastric-bypass procedure tend to shed more pounds than those who don't take the supplements. Probiotics are the so-called "good" bacteria found in yogurt as well as in over-the-counter dietary supplements that help in the digestion of food."
Read the full article and follow the conversation here

There is still time to get in on Fun Friday August 7th! This is our favorite Neighborhood quiz game with fabulous prizes! And this week's quiz is a real head scratcher. Go here to play


That's just a quick look -- remember it is always a beautiful day in the Neighborhood!