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, your bariatric surgery journey success starts to be measured against other people. That can become ...
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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 you’ll take in your life. Along with overhauling your eating and exercise habits, and likely other ...
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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 around about bariatric surgery, but that can be dangerous for anyone who is considering a procedure or w...
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10 Bariatric Surgery Must-Haves

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 comfortable and to make weight loss easier after your procedure.  Protein Shakes and Powders Liquid prote...
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Study Finds That Bariatric Surgery May Lower Risk for Severe Liver Disease

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 edition of JAMA. It found that bariatric surgery patients had a lower risk for poor outcomes related ...
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What I Wish I'd Known Before Weight Loss Surgery

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

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 commitment to healthier living, and requires weeks or months of planning. So, should you tell people? T...
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Post Op Eating On a Budget

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 need. If you are on a tight budget, money is another worry as you chase down protein, vitamins, and oth...
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Why Am I Not Losing Weight After Weight Loss Surgery?

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 energy. Chronic health conditions and joint pain can diminish, and you may find yourself leading a more...
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How to Avoid Stress Eating after Bariatric Surgery

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 too much stress. Ironically, bariatric surgery patients can also experience emotional eating, even t...
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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, 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

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 is important to stick to liquids and avoid solid foods, and to get enough protein. By the time the li...
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