This is part 4 of My Bariatric Life plastic surgery with Dr. Joseph F. Capella, Capella Plastic Surgery, Ramsey NJ. My Body Lift with Dr. Joseph Capella I was excited for my body lift with Dr. Joseph Capella (Capella Plastic Surgery). And I imagined how curious it would be to wake up much smaller than when I had “gone […]
If you have been following my story, you know that I had my facelift after completing my body lift. Affording post bariatric plastic surgery costs are a matter of personal finances and priorities. Some patience may be needed to in order to reach the goal. I waited ten years after my gastric bypass to address my […]
The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a popular body contouring procedure for postpartum women, and women and men who’ve had massive weight loss. My tummy tuck restored my body’s natural contour. This is achieved by tightening lax abdominal muscles (muscle plication) and excising excess skin and the subcutaneous fat that is directly under the skin. […]
What is a Tummy Tuck? A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure to correct a loose, sagging or protruding abdomen. A tummy tuck removes excess sagging skin and fat and tightens the underlying muscles. Areas to be treated include the lower abdomen and can extend around the sides and all the way to […]
This is part 3 of My Bariatric Life plastic surgery with Dr. Joseph F. Capella, Capella Plastic Surgery, Ramsey NJ. My Plastic Surgery with Dr. Capella Thinking back across the months leading up to my body contouring plastic surgery, I’d had many consults with Dr. Capella, one of the country’s leading bariatric plastic surgeons, to fully understand what my plastic surgery results versus what my […]
Secrets I’ve Learned about Plastic Surgery As a patient and obesity activist, I’ve spent roughly the last 2-years immersed in bariatric plastic surgery. So much has been learned through my plastic surgery journey and the patient journeys that I’ve been privileged to be part of, as well as through my discussions with plastic surgeons and other professionals in the business who very […]
This is part 1 of My Bariatric Life plastic surgery with Dr. Joseph F. Capella, Capella Plastic Surgery, Ramsey NJ. Choosing Dr. Joseph F. Capella I had been contemplating body contouring plastic surgery with Dr. Joseph F. Capella since losing more than 100 pounds from gastric bypass surgery in 2003. I’d expected my flesh would shrink with the weight loss as […]
This is part 2 of My Bariatric Life plastic surgery with Dr. Joseph F. Capella, Capella Plastic Surgery, Ramsey NJ. Once the plastic surgery is scheduled patients generally feel very excited. I know that’s how I felt. I’d wanted bariatric plastic surgery since 2006 with Dr. Joseph F. Capella (Capella Plastic Surgery), renown for plastic surgery after weight loss. I was […]
What's on everyone's Easter brunch/dinner menu? Virtually everything on my menu is pasture-raised and free ranged from local farms and my organic garden. Except the wild-caught Argentinian Red Shrimp, which is imported, and is my very favorite shrimp.
#MyBariatricLife EASTER 2019 MENU
Jumbo Argentinian Red Shrimp cocktail
Tavern Ale Potato Soup
Smoked Ham Steak
Kielbasa and sauerkraut
Two kinds of veggies from my garden TBD
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Deviled eggs
Red wine-infused blueberries, raspberries, and rhubarb over red wine granita and peach granita
I always overcook during the holidays because I love leftovers. Speaking of food, have you seen our collection of bariatric-friendly #recipes developed by Carol Bowen Ball and Kristin Willard, RDN and me? #WLS #bariatrics #bariatric www.mybariatriclife.org/category/bariatric/bariatric-diet/
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Lately, I am indulging in a deep rich coffeehouse-style protein latte with long-lasting energy and no stomach upset! I LOVE frozen coffee drinks. But I gave up on them owing to the irritation that coffee causes my gut. Until now… I’m so excited to share my NEW recipe for Frozen Dark Chocolate ...
