Why Do So Many People Say They Regret Getting Bariatric Surgery During Their First Month Post Op?

Why Do So Many People Say They Regret Getting Bariatric Surgery During Their First Month Post Op?

Alex Brecher
The journey of weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a life-changing experience that requires a significant amount of patience, dedication, and work. While most people who undergo this procedure understand that it won't be an ea...
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Eleven Tips for Navigating Social Situations After Bariatric Surgery

Eleven Tips for Navigating Social Situations After Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery changes so much in your life, including how you feel and act in social situations. They can feel challenging because of how people may treat you or the foods that are present, but they can still be an important and wonderful part...
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How to Ace the First Three Months After Bariatric Surgery

How to Ace the First Three Months After Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery is a big deal. After the procedure, you may feel as though you have been caught in a whirlwind and you do not know which way is up. What should you do in the hospital and then when you get home to give yourself every opportunity ...
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14 Tips for Dining Out After Weight Loss Surgery

14 Tips for Dining Out After Weight Loss Surgery

Alex Brecher
Most people get weight loss surgery (wls) to live a better life. Part of living better is to create a new, healthier lifestyle. While some people fear eating out after wls, part of living better is also finding ways to make healthy choices in a wi...
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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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Five Points to Help You Understand Transfer Addiction Following Bariatric Surgery

Five Points to Help You Understand Transfer Addiction Following Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing experience in so many ways. It can help you eat less and lose weight. It can give you back your health and functionality. And as it takes the focus away from food, it can lead to something called transfer addic...
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Ways to Handle Insensitive Comments About Your Weight Loss

Ways to Handle Insensitive Comments About Your Weight Loss

Alex Brecher
Have you lost a little - or a lot - of weight after bariatric surgery? Congratulations! And now...for the bad stuff. Many bariatric surgery patients start to hear insensitive comments once they start to lose weight. People who see them may think i...
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Liquid Diet Sampler (Pre and Post-Op)

Liquid Diet Sampler (Pre and Post-Op)

Alex Brecher
A surgeon or dietitian may suggest or require a liquid diet sometimes. It could be before weight loss surgery to help shrink the liver and make surgery safer. It could be for a day or a few days after weight loss surgery to get the protein and oth...
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Protein Soup to Boost Weight Loss

Protein Soup to Boost Weight Loss

Alex Brecher
Happy New Year! As 2020 gets started, it may be time to start thinking about a quick way to get back on track. Easy, delicious, and nutritious meals and snacks can help steer you away from any high-calorie, waistline-expanding foods that may have...
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Beyond Protein: More Products for Success for Bariatric Surgery Patients

Beyond Protein: More Products for Success for Bariatric Surgery Patients

Alex Brecher
Protein and fluids may be at the front of your mind when you are getting ready for or recovering from weight loss surgery, or following a serious weight loss diet. Getting enough of them can certainly help you lose more weight more healthily, but...
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Are you bored of the typical protein bar flavors? Try these Salted Toffee Pretzel bars!

Are you bored of the typical protein bar flavors? Try these Salted Toffee Pretzel bars!

Kimberly Hembree
Protein! It is one of the most critical things needed after bariatric surgery because it supports healthy muscle function and metabolism. There are so many other benefits for eating a high protein diet, especially after weight loss surgery. Protein should be included in all of your meals after bariatric surgery and you should aim to get at least 80-100 grams per day.
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Crazy Good Protein: Loopy Fruits Whey Protein Blend

Crazy Good Protein: Loopy Fruits Whey Protein Blend

Alex Brecher
Just when you thought all protein shakes were the same, along comes Spartan Whey Loopy Fruits Whey Protein Blend. From a novel flavor to carefully-selected ingredients to maximize protein benefits, this shake has it all for weight loss. Protein an...
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