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Mental Health & Counseling for Bariatric Patients
Mental Health & Counseling for Bariatric Patients

Mental Health & Counseling for Bariatric Patients

Counseling can be a crucial aspect of post-operative care that helps bariatric patients navigate the...
Building a Support System After Weight Loss Surgery
How To Build A Support System After Weight Loss Surgery

Building a Support System After Weight Loss Surgery

Building a strong support system is key to a successful journey after bariatric surgery. You'll...
Bariatric Support Groups: How They Help You Achieve Your Post-Op Goals
Bariatric Support Groups: How They Help You Achieve Your Post-Op Goals

Bariatric Support Groups: How They Help You Achieve Your Post-Op Goals

Embarking on a bariatric weight loss journey can be a daunting task, but you don't...
Accountability: How To Stay On Track After Bariatric Surgery
Accountability: How To Stay On Track After Bariatric Surgery

Accountability: How To Stay On Track After Bariatric Surgery

If you've had bariatric surgery, you know how important it is to stay motivated and...
Plastic Surgery & Loose Skin: The Next Step In Your Bariatric Journey
Plastic Surgery After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Plastic Surgery & Loose Skin: The Next Step In Your Bariatric Journey

 It's recommended to wait at least 12-18 months after bariatric surgery before considering surgery procedures to...
Pregnancy After Weight Loss Surgery: A Complete Guide
Getting Pregnant After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Pregnancy After Weight Loss Surgery: A Complete Guide

Many women who have undergone bariatric surgery may find themselves considering pregnancy. Here's some guidance on...
2023 New Bariatric Surgery Guidelines
2023 New Bariatric Surgery Guidelines

2023 New Bariatric Surgery Guidelines

The new guidelines recommend metabolic and bariatric surgery for individuals with a BMI of 35...
Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Understanding the Process and What to Expect
Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Understanding the Process and What to Expect

It involves removing approximately 80% of the stomach, leaving a small pouch about the size...
Gastric Sleeve Leaks: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Gastric Sleeve Leak Questions

Gastric Sleeve Leaks: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

While gastric sleeve surgery is considered a safe and effective procedure, there is a risk...
Dumping Syndrome: The Unpleasant Surprise After Bariatric Surgery
Blog posts Dumping Syndrome: The Unpleasant Surprise After Bariatric Surgery

Dumping Syndrome: The Unpleasant Surprise After Bariatric Surgery

Dumping syndrome can be a pain in the gut, but there are steps you can...
4 Phases Of A Bariatric Diet (Immediately Following Surgery)
A Guide to a Bariatric Diet After Gastric Bypass Surgery

4 Phases Of A Bariatric Diet (Immediately Following Surgery)

Gastric bypass surgery is a common weight loss procedure that involves creating a small stomach...
Why is Iron Important after WLS
Why is Iron Important after WLS

Why is Iron Important after WLS

As you should already know, one thing you need to be aware of after weight...
Eating Schedule after Weight Loss Surgery
Eating Schedule after Weight Loss Surgery

Eating Schedule after Weight Loss Surgery

After weight loss surgery, your eating schedule should look different than what it has looked...
Benefits of Quitting Sugar after Weight Loss Surgery
Benefits of Quitting Sugar after Weight Loss Surgery

Benefits of Quitting Sugar after Weight Loss Surgery

After weight loss surgery, one of the most harmful things you can put into your...
Postpartum Issues after Weight Loss Surgery
Postpartum Issues after Weight Loss Surgery

Postpartum Issues after Weight Loss Surgery

Having a baby and becoming a parent is a life changing event. There are so...
Flying while Overweight
Flying while Overweight

Flying while Overweight

It’s the holiday season, which means there is a lot of travel going on. This...
My Top 5 Regrets after Weight Loss Surgery
My Top 5 Regrets after Weight Loss Surgery

My Top 5 Regrets after Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery changed my life and I am so happy that I went through...
Substitutions for Soda after Weight Loss Surgery
Substitutions for Soda after Weight Loss Surgery

Substitutions for Soda after Weight Loss Surgery

After bariatric surgery, you should avoid soda no matter what. In my opinion, this was probably...
Cleaning Out Your Kitchen
Cleaning out your kitchen

Cleaning Out Your Kitchen

I do not know what it is about Springtime but it is extremely freeing spending...
Meditation after weight loss surgery
Meditation after weight loss surgery

Meditation after weight loss surgery

Have you ever tried meditating? If you recently had weight loss surgery, you might want to...
Sleep Eating
Sleep Eating

Sleep Eating

Have you ever heard of sleep eating? Well yes, it is a thing! Sleep related...
Friendships after Weight Loss Surgery
Friendships after Weight Loss Surgery

Friendships after Weight Loss Surgery

Congratulations! You decided to have weight loss surgery to turn your life around and begin a new...
Alcoholism after Weight Loss Surgery
Alcoholism after Weight Loss Surgery

Alcoholism after Weight Loss Surgery

As weight loss surgery patients, we often times struggle with food addiction. This is something you see...
Why are you cold after weight loss surgery?
Why are you cold after weight loss surgery?

Why are you cold after weight loss surgery?

As with all surgeries, weight loss surgery comes with side effects. Some of those side effects can...
What I Miss After Having WLS
What I Miss After Having WLS

What I Miss After Having WLS

Life after bariatric surgery is amazing and it comes with so many positive changes. However,...

My Bariatric Story

Stories and Information from Real Bariatric Post-op Patients

5 Short Stories of Bariatric Success
5 Post-op Bariatric Short Stories

5 Short Stories of Bariatric Success

Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery: Essential Items You Need
Essentials Needed after Weight Loss Surgery

Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery: Essential Items You Need

How to exercise without even realizing it
How to exercise without even realizing it

How to exercise without even realizing it

Saying No to Sweets after Weight Loss Surgery
Saying No to Sweets after Weight Loss Surgery

Saying No to Sweets after Weight Loss Surgery

Gestational Diabetes after Weight Loss Surgery
Gestational Diabetes after Weight Loss Surgery

Gestational Diabetes after Weight Loss Surgery

How to Get Through Pain after Weight Loss Surgery
How to get through pain after weight loss surgery

How to Get Through Pain after Weight Loss Surgery

5 things I wish I knew before having weight loss surgery
5 things I wish I knew before having weight loss surgery

5 things I wish I knew before having weight loss surgery

Bariatric Surgery Must-Haves: 10 Items You Can’t Live Without
Must Haves after Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric Surgery Must-Haves: 10 Items You Can’t Live Without

My Story: Pregnancy after Weight Loss Surgery
My Story of Pregnancy After Gastric Bypass Surgery

My Story: Pregnancy after Weight Loss Surgery

5+ Years Post-Op Gastric Sleeve - This Is My Story!
5+ Years Post-Op Gastric Sleeve - This Is My Story!

5+ Years Post-Op Gastric Sleeve - This Is My Story!

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Understanding Lisa Marie Presley's Tragic Death: Bariatric Surgery Complications
lisa marie presley weight loss surgery complications

Understanding Lisa Marie Presley's Tragic Death: Bariatric Surgery Complications

What Type of Bariatric Surgery Has the Most Complications?
which bariatric surgery has the most complications?

What Type of Bariatric Surgery Has the Most Complications?

The 10 Best Protein Shakes for Bariatric Patients
top 10 best bariatric protein shakes

The 10 Best Protein Shakes for Bariatric Patients

How Much Does Bariatric Surgery Cost in 2023?
how much does bariatric surgery cost?

How Much Does Bariatric Surgery Cost in 2023?

The Best Bariatric Vitamins: A Comprehensive Guide
best bariatric vitamins guide

The Best Bariatric Vitamins: A Comprehensive Guide

The Role of Bariatric Food in Post-Surgery Nutrition
the role of bariatric food after surgery

The Role of Bariatric Food in Post-Surgery Nutrition

Analyzing Medical Weight Loss Costs
How much does medical weight loss costs?

Analyzing Medical Weight Loss Costs

21 Bariatric Surgery Inspirational Quotes
Weight Loss Surgery Quotes

21 Bariatric Surgery Inspirational Quotes

9 Celebrities Who Shared Their Bariatric Surgery Experiences
Celebrities Who Had Bariatric Surgery

9 Celebrities Who Shared Their Bariatric Surgery Experiences

Bariatric Protein
Bariatric Protein

Bariatric Protein

Bariatric Recipes

Recipes Created By Bariatric Patients

Pureed Chicken Soup
Bariatric Phase 3 Soft Food Recipe

Pureed Chicken Soup

Peanut Butter & Oats Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
Homemade Bariatric Protein Bars Recipe

Peanut Butter & Oats Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

Lentil Pasta with Pesto and Grilled Shrimp
bariatric friendly pasta with pesto and grilled shrimp recipe

Lentil Pasta with Pesto and Grilled Shrimp

Crockpot Chicken and Zucchini Noodles
Image of Crockpot Chicken and Zucchini Noodles bariatric meal

Crockpot Chicken and Zucchini Noodles

Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Shake
Bariatric chocolate almond butter protein shake recipe

Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Shake

Cottage Cheese with Cucumber and Dill
Cottage Cheese Bariatric Soft Food Recipe

Cottage Cheese with Cucumber and Dill

One-Pot Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet
Bariatric Dinner Recipe One Pot Ground Turkey Skillet

One-Pot Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

8 Bariatric Soft Food Recipes - Quick & Simple
8 Quick & Simple Bariatric Soft Food Recipes

8 Bariatric Soft Food Recipes - Quick & Simple

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Healthy High Protein Banana Pudding
Healthy High Protein Banana Pudding

Healthy High Protein Banana Pudding

Energy Powered Berry Smoothie
Energy Powered Berry Smoothie

Energy Powered Berry Smoothie

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Celebrate Vitamins and Supplements

Brand Spotlight: Celebrate Vitamins

Brand Spotlight: Chike Nutrition
Brand Spotlight: Chike Nutrition

Brand Spotlight: Chike Nutrition

Brand Spotlight: Bariatric Advantage
Brand Spotlight: Bariatric Advantage

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