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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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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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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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How to Avoid Overeating and Binge Eating After Surgery

How to Avoid Overeating and Binge Eating After Surgery

Alex Brecher
One of the ways in which bariatric surgery helps with weight loss is by making the stomach pouch smaller. The small pouch fills up faster so that ...
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What to Take to the Hospital for Bariatric Surgery

What to Take to the Hospital for Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Packing for the hospital for bariatric surgery is exciting. It is one of the first tangible steps of your upcoming weight loss journey! Packing pr...
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Bariatric Patients Can Have Their Cake & Eat It Too!

Bariatric Patients Can Have Their Cake & Eat It Too!

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery, weight loss, and cake go hand in hand. No, we are not talking about that kind of cake, the kind with too much sugar and starch,...
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The Importance of Calcium after Bariatric Surgery

The Importance of Calcium after Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Nutrition is the key to successful weight loss, but there is more to focus on than just protein. Vitamins and minerals are essential for maintaini...
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Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Tips: A Vital Part of Post-Bariatric Surgery Health

Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Tips: A Vital Part of Post-Bariatric Surgery Health

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery is about weight loss, but it is about so much more. It is about gaining a healthier life through goal weight and beyond, and tha...
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How to Get in Enough Protein after Bariatric Surgery

How to Get in Enough Protein after Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Any bariatric surgery patient knows that the procedure is only a tool. It is what you eat that determines weight loss. Protein is crucial for heal...
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