by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Oh yes, it’s February once again , which means the stores are filled with the word “love” and balloon hearts, candy hearts, and lots and lots […]
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What to say to the kids post-weight loss surgery
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Often times when we think of body image, we only think about how it directly affects our selves after weight loss surgery. I find that parenting […]
Read moreTraveling after weight loss surgery
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Where to begin? As we prepare to jet off to Portland and join 300 other weight loss surgery patients, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on […]
Read moreHow do you deal with stress?
Stress? How do you deal with stress? They say it’s the biggest cause of heart disease and does the most long term damage to our health. I feel as though […]
Read moreDefining what it means to be ‘active’
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com What is being active exactly? So many times we go through this journey after weight loss surgery and everybody’s advice is “Be Active.” “Be more active.” […]
Read moreCruising into a difficult situation
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com As I write this, I’m on a family vacation. A cruise, to be exact. Talk about a difficult situation and a learning experience at the same […]
Read moreWorth the Weight: Transitioning from the ‘fat girl’ to ‘That Girl’
By PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Overweight people spend a lot of time thinking, “If I could just lose the weight I’d be happy.” We seem to think everything will be unicorns […]
Read moreWorth the Weight: What to expect immediately after surgery
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Your eyes open. You made it through surgery. You breathe a sigh relief. Reality hits you. The days of splurges and decadent rewards are a thing […]
Read moreMaking her decision because she and her loved ones were worth it
by PATRICIA MILLER CTFashionMag.com Saying good bye to a loved one. Facing your own mortality and knowing your current health will lead to imminent death. Choosing one or the other. […]
Read moreWorth the weight: Making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery
by PATRICIA MILLER Weight loss surgery. These three words bring up a lot of emotions for people. Six years ago, I was the one making the emotional decision to have […]
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