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Top Tips for Handling Holiday Gatherings After Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Oh, the holidays. The most wonderful time of the year can pose new challenges after bariatric surgery. Holiday gatherings are sure to have high-cal...
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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.

Top Summer Snacks - Diet and Bariatric Friendly

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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A woman with curly hair sits on a couch, holding a container of cake and a spoon, looking thoughtfully as she takes a bite, suggesting a moment of contemplation about her eating choices.

How to Avoid Stress Eating after Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Stress eating is common. Over a third of American adults report having eaten unhealthy foods or eating too much in a given month because they feel ...
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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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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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Small Changes with the Biggest Impact

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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Getting the Support You Need

Getting the Support You Need

Alex Brecher
For weight loss surgery patients, every day is filled with decisions. Are you hungry? What should you eat? Do you have time to exercise? What work...
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