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Bariatric Surgery/Questions Answered by Expert Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
| Subject | Date Asked |
| pouch exspansion | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I had gastric bypass five months ago . Im worried that i have stretched my pouch so far that it ... A: At five months post-operatively, you would have had to work very hard to stretch your pouch. At ... | |
| Gastric Bypass Surgery | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I had gastric bypass surgery in 2004 and i have gained about 20lbs. back. I wanted to know what can ... A: I apologize for the delay in my response to you but I have been sick. Thanks for your ... | |
| 7 years post op weight gain not comming off | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I thankyou for your time. I am 7 years post op and have gained back 70 lbs. I was 365 lbs got down ... A: You didn't indicate in your question but from how long you're post op and the fact that you didn't ... | |
| 4 Years out Need Back on Track advise | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 4 years out (RNY) and have gained 30 pounds from lowest weight post Bypass. Need STRONG advise ... A: First my apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I have been out of town and just returned. ... | |
| RNY regains after 5 years. | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Cathy, I had RNY surgery 5.5 years ago and went from 525lbs to 285. In the past three years it ... A: I hope they have been informative to you. It is best that you stop drinking anything 30 minutes ... | |
| 3 years since my gastric bypass | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: It will be years in Sept 2009 since my gastric bypass, I was doing so well and losing weight until I ... A: Congratulation on your surgery and your success. You are NOT a failure. It is common to experience ... | |
| weight loss and addiction | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: First off I need to say that I LOVE this site, I found it just browsing and have spent over 3 hours ... A: I agree, it is a fabulous site. I'm glad that you used it to ask me a question. You have had ... | |
| after gastric weight loss | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Help please if you can. I am an emotional eater and I know boredom plays it's part as well. I had ... A: I understand your concerns. They are so common with RNY post-ops. It seems that weight regain is ... | |
| Sweet Craving After Gastric Bypass | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I had gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago and it was extremely successful. I originally lost a total ... A: 153 pounds? That is awesome! Congratulations on your amazing success. There are differing ... | |
| esophagel problems | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: ... I had Lapband 6-08..lost 50 so far.. Been going by the book.. Have 3 cc fill... But since August ... A: It is my pleasure to be here for you and others too. Congratulations on your surgery and your ... | |
| Lap band | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I had the Lap band Dec 2008 almost 1 year ago and I am more disappointed in myself now than before. ... A: A few things come to mind as I read your question. I understand your frustration and disappointment ... | |
| bariatric "failure" | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I was amazed to find my exact question answered when I stumbled upon your website. I, too, feel like ... A: First, you are not a bariatric "failure" at all. No way. I'm glad that you found my website ... | |
| can't seem to lose anymore weight | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: ..i had gastric bypass surgery on 8-26-2008 and have lost about 40 pounds but the past 2 weeks i ... A: First, and most importantly, congratulations on your surgery and your incredible success. 40 pounds ... | |
| stoma blockage | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I had a gastric sleeve on 10-01-2008 and am still on a strict diet. Yesterday, I had some pasta, ... A: What you're describing could be simply a case of an irritation from probably not chewing enough. ... | |
| 3 years after gastric bypass surgery | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I am 3 years out from my surgery. I have gained back 37 pounds in the past year. I need to get ... A: You have a great question and it is one that many weight loss surgery patients face at one time or ... | |
| feeling hungry | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have gastric bypass six weeks ago and somethings I feel hungry. I would like to know if this is ... A: Congratulations on your surgery!! In your question you don't indicate what you are currently ... | |
| Bariatric Surgery | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I am 5'9 and weigh 226 pounds. The BMI calculators tell me I'm obese, 31.5 BMI. I've just been ... A: To determine if you are a good candidate for weight loss surgery, your bmi is a factor for ... | |
| Do I qualify? | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have been told that I qualify for weight loss surgery, but am unsure if I really am a candidate. ... A: As far as if you're a candidate, you'd need to discuss your medical history, lab testing or other ... | |
| Pouch size | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: once you have the RNY surgery , does the pouch expand/ enlarge? If you have this surgery and gain ... A: You are right, it is frightening to think of having the surgery and not achieving your weight loss ... | |
| Is weight loss surgery right for me? | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to decide if I should have weight loss surgery and am wondering how you know when it's ... A: An important first step is even asking if weight loss surgery is right for you so you've done that. ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am a certified life coach and specialize in weight loss surgery. I am an ACC accredited coach with the International Coach Federation, the equivalent of the ASMBS in bariatrics, in the profession of coaching. As a successful RNY gastric bypass post-op since 2001, I've lost and maintained my weight loss of 147 pounds. I have worked in the bariatric field since 2002. Currently, I am the director of support groups for a weight loss surgery internet education and support company. I train weight loss surgery members that want to lead support groups. I teach the set-up and operation of support groups, overview of the various bariatric surgical procedures, and basic bariatric nutrition. I am a certified back on track facilitator and enjoy working with post-ops finding their way to get back on track and stay on track. I have written and teach a bariatric coaching workshop and conduct weight loss surgery group teleclasses and coaching. In my current position, I am also the Mental Health Professional Liaison and work closely with the leading bariatric mental health professionals in the country. Coaching weight loss surgery patients, pre-op and post-op, back on track are my passion.
Experience
I am a gastric bypass post-op since 2001. I lost 147 pounds and my other co-morbidities including diabetes. I conduct training in the areas of support groups, nutrition, all of the surgery procedures, and teach a bariatric coaching workshop. I am an international coach and coach clients throughout the entire United States. My website is www.LoseWeightFindLife.com.
Organizations
ObesityHelp.com, American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Obesity Action Coalition, International Coaching Federation, International Association of Coaches.
Publications
ObesityHelp Magazine, ObesityHelp Member Newsletter, eZine.com, SearchWarp and numerous on-line publications.
Education/Credentials
I am a certified life coach and specialize in weight loss surgery. I am an ACC accredited with the International Coach Federation. I have taken extensive courses in formal coach training including addition, group coaching, teleclasses, and bariatric foundational coaching.
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