Katie Jay and Small Bites
I am so thrilled to introduce Katie Jay who's blog of Small Bites is amazing to read. She will be a great addition to Beyond Change. ...
Stand
Jacquelyn K. Smiertka, RN Owner: Beyond Change: Living a Healthy Life After Obesity Surgery Yes, I am a fan of country western music. You...
The Challenges of Having a Significant Other
Jacquelyn K. Smiertka, RN., Owner Beyond Change It goes without saying that the very best of relationships will go through tough periods...
A Different Life for a Moment
Jacquelyn K. Smiertka, RN, Owner Beyond Change Many years ago when a good friend of mine, Barbara Metcalf asked if I would help her out...
Significantly Surviving
If you listen carefully you will be able to hear what they are saying. “I am worried that she will not be compliant.” “I am afraid that...
"Those Days"
For those of us who work in the business of treating the morbidly obese there are “those days”. Days when you feel that no matter what...
When Obesity Surgery Wasn't Cool
One might say that I have been around for a long time. Working in this business for over 30 years I can say that I remember working with...