bariatric health
What I Wish I'd Known Before Weight Loss Surgery
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 you may know about weight loss surgery before you get it, there will be surprises. Here are a few to c...
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4 Stages of Eating after Bariatric Surgery
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 right can:
Make recovery faster and easier.
Keep you nourished while you recover and beyond.
Set the st...
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Understanding and Avoiding Dumping Syndrome
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 can lead to running to the bathroom. Episodes can result from eating too much sugar at once, so avoi...
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How To Eat Out After Bariatric Surgery
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 beginning. The easiest way to follow it is to prepare your own food, and many surgeons suggest that you d...
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Why Do Most Bariatric Surgery Patients Lose Their Hair?
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, and hair loss can be a top worry for patients who are planning for their surgeries.
Why does hair loss...
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Getting Through the Liquid Phase
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 is important to stick to liquids and avoid solid foods, and to get enough protein. By the time the li...
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Low-Impact Workouts for Bariatric Patients
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 blood pressure, and supporting bone health. Low-impact workouts can be more appropriate than high-i...
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Different Types of Vitamins
Getting enough vitamins and minerals can prevent deficiencies and reduce the risk for problems such as iron-deficiency anemia, weakened bones, or nutrient deficiency-induced nerve damage. Proper nutrition boosts the immune system and supports pro...
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Shopping for a 2-Week Pouch Reset Diet
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 gaining weight again. Many bariatric patients turn to a 2-week pouch reset diet to help regain focus and g...
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3 Exercises Bariatric Patients Can Do at Home
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 exercise. The reality is that not everyone can go to the local park for a run; however, for bariatr...
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