bariatric surgery
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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How to Avoid Overeating and Binge Eating After Surgery
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 it is harder to eat too much. However, it is still possible to eat too much after bariatric surgery ...
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What to Take to the Hospital for Bariatric Surgery
Packing for the hospital for bariatric surgery is exciting. It is one of the first tangible steps of your upcoming weight loss journey! Packing properly can make you more comfortable while you are there. These are the essentials and some near-ess...
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Bariatric Patients Can Have Their Cake & Eat It Too!
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, and so many calories you risk gaining weight just by looking at them. The weight loss kinds of cake...
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The Importance of Calcium after Bariatric Surgery
Nutrition is the key to successful weight loss, but there is more to focus on than just protein. Vitamins and minerals are essential for maintaining good health and preventing deficiencies. Calcium is a mineral that is often lacking in weight los...
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Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Tips: A Vital Part of Post-Bariatric Surgery Health
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 that means nutrition is critical. Along with getting plenty of protein and keeping sugars and starches ...
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How to Get in Enough Protein after Bariatric Surgery
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 healthy recovery from surgery and for staying safe while losing weight, but it can be quite a task to ge...
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Snack Away with Simply Snackin' Jerky
When it comes to snacking, you have to be very careful as a weight loss surgery patient. There are some things that should be off limits as they don’t provide any nutritional value. Jerky is a perfect snack for a bariatric patient as it is low in...
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Eat Clean with JiMMY! Bars
Protein bars are one of the best snacks and meal replacement ideas after bariatric surgery. They provide a quick source of protein to help you stay on track with your protein goals for the day. I am always looking for more protein bars to try and ...
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In a hurry and don't have time to cook? Try these pre-made bariatric meals!
Are you on the go a lot and don’t have time to cook? I know I am! I am constantly on the go and often times forget to make my lunch for work. I also don’t always have time to cook at night, which makes life after weight loss surgery challenging for me sometimes. Often when people forget their lunch, they go out for fast food at lunchtime. Unfortunately, this is not the best choice for bariatric patients as we can’t eat many things on fast food restaurant menus. There are certain foods we must make sure we are eating to stay healthy after weight loss surgery. These pre-made meals are perfect for bariatric patients!
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Brrrr it's cold outside! Try this amazing Hot Chocolate Protein Drink!
We are getting close to winter which means temperatures are dropping fast. Hot chocolate is a favorite treat for the cold months, but unfortunately for bariatric patients, it is not the best choice. Most hot chocolates are full of sugar, which is detrimental for weight loss surgery patients. Fortunately, there is a better choice! BariatricPal’s Hot Chocolate Protein Drink is the perfect alternative to normal hot chocolate. At 80 calories, 3g sugar and 15g of protein, it is an amazing winter drink.
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Swap Unhealthy Potato Chips for Protein Potato Chips!
Potato chips are one of my all-time favorite snacks. However, we all know how unhealthy they are. As bariatric patients, the last thing we need is the unnecessary carbs and fat found in potato chips. When I found the Healthwise Protein Potato Chips I was so excited. Could I really enjoy potato chips without all the guilt? Well, it’s true!
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