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Bariatric Surgery Do’s and Don’ts: Your Pre-Op Survival Guide

Michaela Pearson

Preparing for bariatric surgery can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide breaks down essential do’s and don’ts, smart shopping tips and supportive advice to help you feel confident and ready for your journey.


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How to Focus on Your Own Bariatric Surgery Success

How to Focus on Your Own Bariatric Surgery Success

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery is a personal decision and journey, and it’s something you may do for your own health and quality of life. All too often, though,...
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The Emotional Journey of Bariatric Surgery: Navigating Post-Surgery Challenges and Triumphs

The Emotional Journey of Bariatric Surgery: Navigating Post-Surgery Challenges and Triumphs

Alex Brecher
Undergoing bariatric surgery is far from taking the easy way out. When you get bariatric surgery, you’re committing to one of the toughest journeys...
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Common Misunderstandings About Bariatric Surgery

Common Misunderstandings About Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Sometimes it seems like everyone has opinions about bariatric surgery, but how much do you really know? There is a lot of misinformation going arou...
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A white card with bold black text reading "MUST HAVE" is placed on a bright yellow background, alongside a spiral notebook and a silver pen, suggesting important items related to bariatric surgery.

10 Bariatric Surgery Must-Haves

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery is a big life event. You’ll need a lot of things after it! Here are 10 bariatric surgery must-haves to make recovery more comfort...
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A hand holds a stethoscope against a model of a liver, which is brown with yellow and green details, symbolizing a study on the impact of bariatric surgery on liver disease risk.

Study Finds That Bariatric Surgery May Lower Risk for Severe Liver Disease

Alex Brecher
Have you been considering bariatric surgery? When weighing the pros and cons, you may want to consider a new study published in the November 2021 e...
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A stethoscope rests on a wooden surface next to a tag that reads "WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY," highlighting a medical context related to weight loss procedures.

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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Two women stand side by side against a pink background; one leans in to whisper to the other, who looks surprised, both wearing patterned shirts and jeans, conveying a sense of secrecy and curiosity.

Should I Tell People I'm Having Weight Loss Surgery?

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing choice that may have been the most important choice so far in your life. It is expensive, takes a lifelong com...
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A hand holds a pencil to write on a blank meal plan for five days, with a colorful salad bowl and fresh vegetables like lettuce and squash visible in the background.

Post Op Eating On a Budget

Alex Brecher
There is a lot to think about after weight loss surgery, such as what to eat, which bariatric vitamins to take, and where to get everything you nee...
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Why Am I Not Losing Weight After Weight Loss Surgery?

Alex Brecher
The weeks or months after weight loss surgery can lead to tremendous weight loss. It can be motivating and lead to enormous gains in health and ene...
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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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