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Bariatric Surgery Do’s and Don’ts: Your Pre-Op Survival Guide

Michaela Pearson

Preparing for bariatric surgery can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide breaks down essential do’s and don’ts, smart shopping tips and supportive advice to help you feel confident and ready for your journey.


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Navigating Your Diet After Bariatric Surgery: 4 Key Stages to Success

Alex Brecher
Have you recently undergone bariatric surgery or are you gearing up for this life-changing procedure? If so, it's crucial to understand how to tail...
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The Importance of Pre-Op and Post-Operative Bariatric Diets

Alex Brecher
There’s a lot that affects weight loss related to bariatric surgery, but what you eat is the key to success before and after your procedure. A smar...
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A healthcare provider gently holds the hand of a patient in a hospital bed, offering comfort and support during recovery 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 u...
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All About Counting Macros After Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
A strict diet is critical for successful weight loss after bariatric surgery, but what is your strategy? Counting macros is one way to approach you...
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Gastric Sleeve Diet Recipes

Alex Brecher
Gastric sleeve surgery is a big deal, but the diet you follow afterwards is an even bigger deal. The gastric sleeve diet is a low-carb, high-protei...
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The Ultimate Guide to Liquid Diets

Alex Brecher
If you are following or about to follow a bariatric liquid diet, there’s a lot you need to know. You’ll need to know what the diet is, how long to ...
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Foods to Avoid After Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
What you eat after bariatric surgery affects your health and weight loss. Just as important as what you can eat after weight loss surgery is what y...
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Bariatric Surgery Diet Plan

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery patients need to follow a special diet for success, and your bariatric surgery diet plan may be very different from what you’re u...
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Top Six Protein Shakes for After Weight Loss Surgery

Alex Brecher
Which protein shakes are best after weight loss surgery? Everyone has their own opinions, but we consider ourselves experts. Here’s what we think a...
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What to Stock up on for Your Bariatric Liquid Stage

Alex Brecher
The post-op diet is strict for bariatric surgery patients. You progress from clear liquids to full liquids. Next come pureed or mushy foods, finall...
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Bariatric Post Op Success on the Holidays

Alex Brecher
Did you know that you can follow your bariatric surgery post-op diet, even on the holidays? And it can be a fun experience with foods you love? Tha...
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