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What I Wish I'd Known Before Weight Loss Surgery

Alex Brecher
Hindsight is 20-20, but foresight is not. There is value to researching, but you cannot know everything beforehand. No matter how much you think yo...
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A hand places a green apple on a kitchen scale surrounded by fresh fruits, vegetables, and colorful juice bottles on a wooden table, emphasizing healthy eating after bariatric surgery.

4 Stages of Eating after Bariatric Surgery 

Alex Brecher
Have you just had bariatric surgery? Are you preparing for a weight loss surgery procedure? Then you need to know what to eat after it. Eating righ...
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A red "no" symbol overlays a spread of various sweet treats, including donuts and cupcakes, highlighting foods to avoid for managing Dumping Syndrome.

Understanding and Avoiding Dumping Syndrome 

Alex Brecher
Dumping syndrome can happen after gastric bypass or other weight loss surgery types. It can cause symptoms as soon as 10 minutes after a meal, and ...
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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.

How To Eat Out After Bariatric Surgery

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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Why Do Most Bariatric Surgery Patients Lose Their Hair?

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

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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Low-Impact Workouts for Bariatric Patients

Low-Impact Workouts for Bariatric Patients

Alex Brecher
Exercise after weight loss surgery can help with weight loss. It has tons of other benefits, too, such as improving mood, lowering blood sugar and...
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Different Types of Vitamins

Different Types of Vitamins

Alex Brecher
Getting enough vitamins and minerals can prevent deficiencies and reduce the risk for problems such as iron-deficiency anemia, weakened bones, or ...
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Shopping for a 2-Week Pouch Reset Diet

Shopping for a 2-Week Pouch Reset Diet

Alex Brecher
There may be a time after weight loss surgery when you notice that you are not losing weight as fast as you once were, or even that you are gainin...
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3 Exercises Bariatric Patients Can Do at Home

3 Exercises Bariatric Patients Can Do at Home

Alex Brecher
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nearly everyone across the country to shelter in place. This has left many people wondering how they are going to...
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