The
LivingAfterWLS Neighborhood: an online compassion driven social
space evoking feelings of comfort, understanding, knowledge,
warmth, acceptance, trust and happiness for those who have undergone
gastric bypass, lap-band or any type of weight loss surgery
or those struggling with weight control.
I just love LivingAfterWLS! I feel like I can come here to ask my questions & no one will tell me I'm stupid. I can get encouragement when I'm down. I can vent when I'm frustrated. Kaye & the techies have made this a safe place for me to be. I feel valued as a member of the neighborhood. I haven't felt valued by anyone in a long time! --BeJean
Kaye Bailey's LivingAfterWLS site has re-educated me in what it takes to be healthy post-WLS. My life has done a complete 180 in response. Oh! Did I mention how much I love the people here? Positive, friendly, nutty and inspired! I am grateful beyond words for what this LAWLS Neighborhood has done for me! Thank you Kaye and Neighbors! --mickeyfynn
The best thing of all is the love that is in here. From that love comes support, encouragement, inspiration, motivation, a butt kicking when needed, etc. For me the most loving messages I receive is when I post about my accomplishments. The feedback I receive usually reduces me to tears (good tears) as no one, I repeat "no one", in my life understands what I'm going through like you all do. I would be totally lost without the guideance, knowledge, understanding, etc I gain from my friends in here. The supportive messages inspire me to achieve more and more and thats a good thing as far as I'm concerned. It doesn't matter how old we are we still like to be given pats on the back for something we've achieved. --Barbara S, New Zealand
LivingAfterWLS believes that success with weight loss surgery, and in life, can be found when we focus on inner strength rather than inner weakness.The first step to personal empowerment is personal responsibility. LivingAfterWLS holds individuals accountable for making their weight loss surgery successful. When individuals take responsibility they feel liberated and motivated to invest personal equity in their success. Become Empowered to invest in your personal weight loss surgery success! Read the LivingAfterWLS Empowerment Philosophy
Meet Kaye Bailey: Founder LivingAfterWLS
Kaye Bailey is freelance health writer specializing in weight loss surgery. Using her gift for words and personal experience with gastric bypass Ms. Bailey brings a refreshing and real perspective to the topic. Her articles are widely syndicated on the Internet and used by bariatric centers and weight loss surgery support groups around the world. Her personal creed of individual responsiblity for one's health is highly praised as one of the most empowering philosophies for successful long-term weight loss and weight maintenance.
Ms. Bailey is the voice behind the popular website, LivingAfterWLS.com which has become the premier online destination for weight loss surgery information and support. The website boasts an extensive article and video library, recipe collection, eZine newsletters and active support forum called The Neighborhood. Ms. Bailey's interaction with the community and dedication to quality on-going education and support for those who chose surgical weight loss for the treatment of obesity is unsurpassed.
LivingAfterWLS Team
Lynn Pistacchio, Kaye Bailey and Barbara Gibbons
In April your LivingAfterWLS leadership team meet for our annual Directors' Meeting. Lynn Pistacchio is Chief Ambassador and Director of the Hospitality Department. Under her guidance a carefully selected team of Ambassadors foster a cordial and welcoming experience for all Neighbors in our safe haven forum. Kaye Bailey is Founder and CEO of LivingAfterWLS and is responsible for sustaining growth, usability and quality content throughout the LivingAfterWLS company. Barbara Gibbons is Food Editor and Director of the Food and Nutrition Department. She is responsible for electronic and paper publications including the Recipe of the Week Newsletter and the Neighborhood Cookbooks.
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LivingAfterWLS publishes three inspiring email newsletters that promote personal responsibilty and positive self-empowerment as a means to succeed long-term with surgical weight loss. They are free to email subscribers whom we treat with respect and privacy never selling our list.
You Have Arrived is our flagship newsletter published twice monthly. You will find inspiring and motivational articles in addition to topics on nutrition, fitness, healthy cooking and bariatric news.
Recipe of the Week is our once weekly cooking and nutrition newsletter edited by Barbara Gibbons. Each week you will find great family friendly recipes using fresh healthy ingredients that will please your palate and enhance your well being while being mindful of the specific need of surgical weight loss patients.
5 Day Pouch Test Bulletin is our monthly motivational newsletter that supports our back to basics program, the 5 Day Pouch Test. This program is for those who feel they are not fully using their weight loss surgery tool and is useful for those who have stalled weight loss, or perhaps regained some weight.
Link below and select the free newsletters you wish to receive.