A man is shown in two side-by-side photos; on the left, he appears before weight loss, looking serious with visible body changes, and on the right, he smiles confidently after his transformation in a gym setting.
Marian Kate Pandita-Meneses

Struggling to meet protein goals after bariatric surgery? Protein shots deliver high protein in small amounts, making post-op nutrition simpler and more manageable.


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A person writes on a meal plan sheet while surrounded by fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colorful juices on a wooden table, emphasizing healthy eating for bariatric diet stages.
Alex Brecher
The bariatric diet is absolutely essential in your weight loss journey if you want to have maximum chances for success. But what is a bariatric sur...
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A diverse group of people joyfully toast with glasses at a Thanksgiving table adorned with a turkey and autumn decorations, celebrating together after bariatric surgery.
Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery can turn your life around, but it can also turn your life upside down. Thanksgiving after bariatric surgery can be very different...
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A variety of fresh ingredients including yellow bell pepper, meats, avocado, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, eggs, and nuts are arranged on a gray surface, emphasizing healthy options for post-bariatric surgery meals.
Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery requires you to go on a strict diet. It can be high-protein and low-carb, and may include only liquids or soft foods in the begin...
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A variety of crunchy snacks is displayed, including yellow tortilla chips, pretzels, orange cheese-flavored chips, and light-colored potato chips, arranged together on a wooden surface.
Alex Brecher
Hurray for Summer 2021! This year looks a lot more normal than last year’s summer. It can be a great opportunity to lose weight as you get back to ...
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Best Products to Stock up on for Bariatric Surgery
Alex Brecher
Congratulations on planning for bariatric surgery! As you think about getting ready for this life-changing procedure, you are best thinking about w...
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Why Do Most Bariatric Surgery Patients Lose Their Hair?
Alex Brecher
A common side effect of bariatric surgery is thinning of hair. Over half of patients lose a noticeable amount of hair after weight loss surgery, an...
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Getting Through the Liquid Phase
Alex Brecher
Nobody said bariatric surgery would be easy, and the liquid phase is a challenge that comes early in the journey. As you recover from surgery, it i...
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Small Changes with the Biggest Impact
Alex Brecher
It is great to be gung-ho about losing a lot of weight, especially going into the beginning of the year if weight loss is one of your New Year’s R...
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Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution
Alex Brecher
Happy New Year! Many of us are happy to say good-bye to 2020 and are ready to see what 2021 has in store. For one thing, there are high hopes that...
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Eating Healthier Instead of Dieting
Alex Brecher
Diets don’t work. A diet can help you lose weight, but probably not for too long. That’s because “dieting” can mean feeling deprived of your favor...
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NewGem Foods GemWraps
Alex Brecher
What would you give for a great wrap? If you are a bariatric surgery patient or are on a low-carb, keto, or other weight loss diet, wraps may seem...
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