Author Archives: Colleen

Resuming Surgeries?! Your Job Just Got Harder

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Colleen

Finally! At least we hope that your bariatric surgeries are on the move again. We are pleased to hear reports of bariatric programs resuming surgery schedules and providing once again, access to this important intervention to those who have been

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The Last Loaf

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Colleen

Among her many talents, my dear friend, Doreen was famous for her bread baking skills. Every week without fail, she would bake 6 beautiful loaves; sometimes from the wheat she ground herself. As they came out fresh from the oven,

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Keeping Your Pre-Op Patients Excited While They Wait

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Colleen

Even in the best of times the wait for bariatric surgery can be substantial. Most pre-op patients are given a long list of to do’s like informational sessions, lab work, evaluations, medical tests, visits with the dietician, and psychologist, etc.

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How I Wish I Would Have…

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Colleen

In the midst of what is thought to be the peak of this horrible pandemic, I know that this too shall pass. Life will never be the same as it was pre COVED-19, but I suspect we are not too

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10 Ways You Can Keep Bariatric Patients Engaged at Home

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Colleen

Though some restrictions have been lifted, we still live in a world of change, uncertainty and for some, fear. The extra stress of current circumstances may find your patients continuing to struggle to maintain their healthy habits and stay committed

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The Time You’ve Been Given – 15 Positive Ways to Spend 15 Days

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Colleen

Time is our most precious resource.  Let us first remember and be grateful for those whose time is not their own, especially now. Those brave and selfless healthcare workers and others who are working tirelessly, to manage and mitigate this

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25 Years of WLS Success!

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Colleen

    As I look back and review my 60-year thrill ride through life, I see remarkable successes, near devastating failures, joyful memories and painful losses, mistakes made and lessons learned.    One exciting milestone is that this year is

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Re-frame

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Colleen

It’s cold here! And there has been so much snow that our road is like a luge run and almost claustrophobic. Somehow, I have gotten into the habit of checking the temperature and weather forecast first thing each morning. And

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Gotta Risk It To Get The Biscuit!

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Colleen

Yesterday, I helped a few Hispanic 4th graders at our elementary school. They were learning how to identify a central theme, message or meaning in a story. The story we were assigned taught about how sometimes; you have to be

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White-Out!

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Colleen

White out The snow is beautiful here in our winter wonderland, but during a snowstorm, travel can be a little treacherous. Sometimes we experience a ‘white-out.’ It’s like a black out, but it’s the blowing snow makes it impossible to

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