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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Snack Away with Simply Snackin’ Jerky

Snack Away with Simply Snackin' Jerky

Kimberly Hembree
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 d...
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Eat Clean with JiMMY! Bars

Eat Clean with JiMMY! Bars

Kimberly Hembree
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...
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In a hurry and don’t have time to cook? Try these pre-made bariatric meals!

In a hurry and don't have time to cook? Try these pre-made bariatric meals!

Kimberly Hembree
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!

Brrrr it's cold outside! Try this amazing Hot Chocolate Protein Drink!

Kimberly Hembree
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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