tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109379012024-03-07T01:28:01.953-07:00LivingAfterWLS Blog by Kaye BaileyThe LivingAfterWLS blog is now 12-years old, one of the oldest and most consistent WLS blogs in the Blogsphere. We strive to provide current, unbiased information for the improvement of health & wellness after WLS. Thank you for joining us! This blog is an official satellite of the websites LivingAfterWLS.com; LAWLSBookstore.com & 5DayPouchTest.com. Our ongoing research is funded by affiliate links & proceeds from our publications. We appreciate your patronage.Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.comBlogger1400125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-41085058194692870022017-05-18T13:00:00.000-06:002017-05-18T13:00:11.600-06:00Inspired Reminders Bulletin: Your Body is Fighting You!
Greetings Dear Readers!
The May LivingAfterWLS Inspired Reminders newsletter was published and delivered to your Inbox today. Be sure to check it out, it is full of useful information you need to know in your WLS journey. Here is the introduction and if you are not subscribed you can can read it here in our online archive: LivingAfterWLS May Inspired Reminders Bulletin
Link here to join ourKaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-88778386072042313112017-05-17T06:00:00.000-06:002017-05-17T06:00:11.410-06:005 Day Pouch Test Quick Review: LiquidsHello Dear Readers! I know many of you are working your way through the 5 Day Pouch Test this week or this month. In the Official 5 Day Pouch Test Group on Facebook there is active discussion as our members proceed through the back-to-basics programs. In reading through the posts today I see questions and concerns about the definition of Days 1 & 2 Liquids. I've pulled some information Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-37083107051907806412017-05-16T16:30:00.000-06:002017-05-16T16:30:48.539-06:00Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate: What's the recommended intake after WLS?
Greetings Readers!
After WLS we are prescribed a high protein or "Protein First" diet to follow for the rest of our life to ensure adequate weight loss is achieved and a healthy weight is maintained using the WLS tool. But years of dieting have conditioned us to count calories above all else, not the nutrients. For traditionalists who are looking for a generalized daily calorie intake IKaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-20391574866556202342017-04-28T06:00:00.000-06:002017-04-28T06:00:54.807-06:00Recipe: Italian Vegetable Egg CustardAre you looking for a new weekend breakfast recipe? This is one of my favorites, particularly in the spring and summer months. It does take some preparation, but it is most certainly worth the effort! It is early for summer squash in most gardening zones, but you can find a nice selection of fresh squash at the Farmer's markets and some supermarkets.
Featured recipe from Day 6: Beyond the 5 Day Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-460499314247782812017-04-27T16:15:00.000-06:002017-04-27T16:15:10.553-06:00USDA FoodKeeper App - A Tool You Must Use!I have not been compensated for this post: This is information that we all need as part of our healthy lifestyle program and I'm tickled to share with you the valuable resources from USDA that I've come to count upon in my kitchen and home.
Hello Dear Readers, thanks for joining me here today and happy Spring to you all.
If you've been with me for very long you know one of my nag-topics is Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-64400937174128231462017-04-27T06:00:00.000-06:002017-04-27T06:00:25.437-06:00What's for Breakfast? Protein First!
Recipe: Spring Eggs
We know the first rule of weight loss surgery is to eat protein first. That means we must eat protein at every meal. The high protein or protein first diet is prescribed for all bariatric procedures and is the dietary guideline patients are instructed to follow for life. The bulk of our calories at any meal should come from animal, dairy, or vegetable protein. This includesKaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-91525247536095830682017-04-26T16:00:00.000-06:002017-04-26T16:00:17.279-06:00Rule #2 is Lots of Water -- But it's so boring! Help!
Don't like water - what else can I have?
Drink lots of water is the universal golden rule for dieters. But even the most devoted water sippers become bored with the flat unexciting taste of water. Fortunately there are many health-supportive was we can spruce up plain water creating a refreshing beverage with added vitamins and nutrients. Online there are countless recipes for making infused Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-74401687241050355082017-03-24T06:00:00.001-06:002017-03-24T06:00:22.512-06:00Digestive Stress? Try this simple solution
Papaya Fruit
After WLS surgery studies suggest we become deficient in digestive enzymes, particularly with gastric bypass and the malabsorptive procedures. This leads to stomach discomfort, bloating, and extreme cases chronic nausea.
A simply remedy is to include a papaya enzyme supplement in your diet. The tropical papaya contains a chemical called papain that is effective in Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-32587115220347441622017-03-24T06:00:00.000-06:002017-03-24T06:00:03.586-06:00Breakfast Delight: Tropical Papaya Protein Smoothie
Make your morning shine with the fresh tropical flavor of papaya, coconut, and citrus in this vitamin and protein packed morning smoothie. Use fresh papaya to take advantage of its digestive enzymes that are known to settle grumpy tummies and improve nutrient absorption.
Papaya is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and magnesium. Some weight loss surgery patients may Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-70852068187441534512017-03-23T06:00:00.000-06:002017-03-23T06:00:12.264-06:00Protein First: Skillet Chicken Parmesan
Skillet Chicken Parmesan
Shared with permission from Protein First: Understanding and Living the First Rule of Weight Loss Surgery by Kaye Bailey. Page 69
This is a favorite go-to recipe around our house. In the cool days of autumn I like to serve it with baked spaghetti squash. A fresh green salad also goes nicely with this nutrient rich meal.
Ingredients:
olive oil flavored cooking spray
4 Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-23873702647401703382017-03-23T02:00:00.000-06:002017-03-23T02:00:08.876-06:00Last chance to save 15% at LivingAfterWLS Bookstore
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Leading cause of regain: Drinking Liquid with Meals
Generally speaking bariatric patients are instructed to cease consumption of liquids 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after eating. In addition they are told to refrain from drinking beverages with meals. The liquid restrictions are intended to keep mealtime focus on a high protein diet of lean animal, dairy and vegetable protein. The high Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-5936442295971821462017-03-22T06:00:00.000-06:002017-03-22T06:00:03.238-06:00Easy Tip: Wake-up, Breathe, Stretch and Boost MetabolismGood morning dear readers! Yesterday in the Inspired Reminders bulletin we talked about the benefits of little bursts of physical movement to boost mood, increase metabolism, and simply make us feel good. I hope you had a chance to take a look at the bulletin. If you missed it please check it out online in our archive: Spring is Here! Let's Shake the Wiggles Out. Continuing that theme today let'sKaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-52313481614978027222017-03-21T16:20:00.000-06:002017-03-21T16:20:02.191-06:00Inspired Reminders: Shake the Wiggles Out!
Have you checked your Inbox for today's LivingAfterWLS Inspired Reminders bulletin? It's a great spring issue just blooming with helpful hints for putting more joy-inducing motion in our day. Make sure you are subscribed to receive every free email publication hot off the press delivered to your inbox. Link here: LivingAfterWLS Newsletters
You can also find today's bulletin online in our Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-44829642441585109232017-03-21T12:00:00.000-06:002017-03-21T12:00:21.743-06:00Encore Post: Cock-A-Leekie SoupEven though St. Patrick's Day has come and gone I'd like to share with you, dear readers, this popular recipe previously published on this blog. I received several requests for this delightful soup recipe and I know if you give it a try you will understand it's popularity. Even the most grumpy pouch will be soothed by this nutrient packed soup that is full of vegetable carbohydrates and lean Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-22199120141864877412017-03-14T14:59:00.002-06:002017-03-14T15:02:17.863-06:00It's Your Lucky Day! Best savings ever!
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For over 6 years this collection of Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-79974560353865727982017-02-22T14:30:00.000-07:002017-02-22T14:30:00.165-07:00Struggling with WLS? Try this at your next meal and see results fast.Check your inbox or link here to our newly published LivingAfterWLS Inspired Reminders Newsletter. Published February 22, 2017 this hot issue is all about digestion and how making one small change in your eating habits will change the way you lose weight now! Don't miss it. Link here for the archive:
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Greetings Good Readers!
This month on Fridays I invite you to wear your favorite red outfit and join me to #GoRed in support of the American Heart Association Go Red for Women heart disease awareness program! Will you join me? As part of your new healthy life after WLS take advantage of the tools offered by the American Heart Association to evaluate your health and risk factors. Start here: Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-62571341709998522382017-02-09T06:00:00.000-07:002017-02-09T06:00:19.905-07:00Throw-Back-Thursday: Motivation and KindnessTBT! Hello good readers and happy Throw Back Thursday to you! Perhaps I should call it "TRUE CONFESSIONS THURSDAY" because today I reveal to you the most difficult thing about being a bariatric researcher-writer/online personality/patient: Staying Motivated and Treating Myself Kindly.
There it is. I know! I nag you all the time to be kind to yourself and to use motivation as your most Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-84968494620088354322017-02-08T06:00:00.000-07:002017-02-08T06:00:07.315-07:00Cover Feature Recipe: Beef, Bacon & Mushroom Cheeseburger
Good Morning Dear Readers!
I am so tickled about the recent release of Volume 4 in our LivingAfterWLS Shorts books - this one is Protein First: Understanding and Living The First Rule of Weight Loss Surgery (Second Edition 2017). The first edition was published exclusively in digital format in 2015. Due to the popularity of the first edition we are so pleased to offer the 2017 update in Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-50054521016527132342017-02-01T17:03:00.004-07:002017-02-01T17:10:48.426-07:00Popular Best Seller "Protein First" Updated, New in Paperback
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"The Rule, Protein First, is not temporary during the initial period of weight loss after bariatric surgery. Rather, this rule must be followed for the life of the postoperative bariatric patient who Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-33275355336834629602017-01-30T06:00:00.000-07:002017-01-30T06:00:09.761-07:009 Treats the No Snacking Rule is Okay With!With January nearing the end and our study of the Four Rules concluding as the topic of the month I'd like to address the idea of **BREAKING** the rules. In the true confessions of weight loss surgery post-ops it is Rule #2 - No Snacking that is usually the first one to be broken after our early post-surgery compliance. We live in a snacking world and this one is hard to keep. Here's a refresher Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-13777166616424492972017-01-29T08:00:00.000-07:002017-01-29T08:00:18.587-07:00In Review: Did you do the 5 Day Pouch Test in January?
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Did you take five days in this first month of 2017 to reset your dietary and lifestyle habits to align with our weight loss surgery guidelines? You are not alone. January is the most popular month of the year to do the 5 Day Pouch Test. We all want a fresh start that shows promise for self-improvement. As the month closes let's take a moment to reflect on what we Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10937901.post-52130855732963626202017-01-29T06:00:00.000-07:002017-01-29T06:00:34.489-07:00Sunday Supper: Mahi-mahi with Macadamia Crust
Featured Recipe Cooking with Kaye Methods to Meals: Protein First Recipes You Will Love page 108.
Shared with permission, LivingAfterWLS, LLS (C) 2012.
This crispy heart healthy fish has a refreshing island flavor. Serve the crusted fillets with spears of fresh pineapple and small servings of sticky rice. Garnish with toasted chopped macadamia nuts.
Approved for Day 4 of the 5 Day Pouch TestKaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330982864862899261noreply@blogger.com0