Understanding Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery

Understanding Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Hair loss after bariatric surgery is a common side effect. The condition is called telogen effluvium, and it results from a shift in the regular balance of the hair cycle. Your best bet in the face of post-op hair loss is to keep up with your nutr...
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What to Buy for Bariatric Post Surgery Liquid Diet

What to Buy for Bariatric Post Surgery Liquid Diet

Alex Brecher
Your surgeon or dietitian is sure to recommend a liquid diet after bariatric surgery. You may have a clear liquid diet first, followed by a full liquid diet. What do these mean, and how do you follow them? And, how do you prepare for them?  With t...
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4 Stages of Eating after Bariatric Surgery 

4 Stages of Eating after Bariatric Surgery 

Alex Brecher
Have you just had bariatric surgery? Are you preparing for a weight loss surgery procedure? Then you need to know what to eat after it. Eating right can: Make recovery faster and easier. Keep you nourished while you recover and beyond. Set the st...
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BariatricPal Brand

BariatricPal Brand

Alex Brecher
Are you ready to lose weight the easy way? Do you want to enjoy great-tasting foods while staying nourished and losing weight? How much easier would it be to stick to your weight loss surgery diet if you could choose from all kinds of delicious fo...
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Pre-Protein

Pre-Protein

Alex Brecher
It can be challenging to get enough protein. One problem is consuming enough grams. Another issue is digesting and absorbing that protein so your body can use it properly. That is where Pre-Protein comes in. Pre-Protein is liquid protein that is p...
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Built Bar New Products

Built Bar New Products

Alex Brecher
Is this yet another protein bar? It sure is! And this is one you do not want to miss. It tastes great, is made with real ingredients, and is designed to fill you up while keeping you on track with your weight loss. This is what you should know abo...
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Weight Loss Surgery and Weight Regain

Weight Loss Surgery and Weight Regain

Alex Brecher
Have you stopped losing weight after weight loss surgery? Have you gained some or even all of it back? That can be disappointing, infuriating, and frustrating. But do not let it be discouraging!  Even if things are not as rosy as they were before ...
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How Long Do I Need to Take Vitamins After Weight Loss Surgery?

How Long Do I Need to Take Vitamins After Weight Loss Surgery?

Alex Brecher
Your surgeon or dietitian may have asked you to take bariatric vitamins after weight loss surgery. How long do you need to take them for? The recommendation for taking bariatric vitamins may have been in your package with post-op recovery and diet...
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Understanding and Avoiding Dumping Syndrome 

Understanding and Avoiding Dumping Syndrome 

Alex Brecher
Dumping syndrome can happen after gastric bypass or other weight loss surgery types. It can cause symptoms as soon as 10 minutes after a meal, and can lead to running to the bathroom. Episodes can result from eating too much sugar at once, so avoi...
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Top 5 Gluten-Free Products

Top 5 Gluten-Free Products

Alex Brecher
A gluten-free diet can be necessary if you have a condition such as celiac disease. Gluten is in wheat products and is also hidden in many other foods, but you still have plenty of options for low-carb, delicious products. The BariatricPal Store h...
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What Is Dumping Syndrome and How to Prevent It

What Is Dumping Syndrome and How to Prevent It

Alex Brecher
Dumping syndrome includes symptoms that can occur in patients who have had weight loss surgery. It is more common in patients with gastric bypass or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) procedures. It can be dramatic and unpleas...
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French Vanilla Caramel Calcium Chews

French Vanilla Caramel Calcium Chews

Alex Brecher
Getting bariatric surgery and losing weight can improve health in so many ways, but weight loss and a restricted diet can put you at risk for calcium and vitamin D deficiency, along with low bone mass. Extra calcium and vitamin D can help combat ...
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