Author Archives: Rhonda

Going Back to Work After Bariatric Surgery

Going back to work

Many of the patients that we see here at the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence have been unable to work for a number of years due to their health and physical condition. And–believe it or not–going back to work for these patients is really exciting. It offers a new sense of independence and purpose–as you see here with Rhonda. Continue reading

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Making Summer Plans to Finally Wear Shorts

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Now that it’s warm enough to be considered summer here in Indiana, our patients will be experiencing lots of things for the first time in years. Find out what Rhonda’s the most excited about this summer–hint: it doesn’t have anything to do with exercise. Continue reading

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Overcoming the Frustration of Stalling and Getting Enough Protein

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Doctors will tell you that stalls in your weight loss following bariatric surgery can be expected–and it’s true. Here Rhonda discusses the frustration of those stalls along with the challenge of consuming enough protein on a daily basis. Continue reading

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Adapting to a New Sort of Fitness

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First, Extended Family Dinner Post-Surgery

Rhonda goes to her first family dinner

Rhonda–13 weeks after having bariatric weight loss surgery with us at the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence in Carmel, Indiana–tells us about what it was like to go to her first, extended family dinner post-op.

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Rhonda Shares her Success and Frustration

Rhonda shares in her success and frustration

Listen to Rhonda discuss her success, and some of the challenges she’s facing along the way.

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