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A woman stands smiling in a pink shirt with another person on the left, while on the right, she poses confidently in a black outfit, showcasing her transformation after losing 145 pounds.

ArticleAug 08, 2026

Catelyn Green: 145 Pounds Lost and a Life Reclaimed

Catelyn Green lost 145 pounds over five years — but her greatest transformation wasn’t physical. It was mental, emotional, and life-changing.

A woman reacts with surprise while meeting Mickey Mouse in a colorful setting on the left, and joyfully shakes hands with him in a bright, cheerful environment on the right, showcasing her weight loss journey.

ArticleJun 18, 2026

Farron Barneycastle’s Weight Loss Journey: From 246 to 157 Pounds Through Resilience and Small Habits

When Farron Barneycastle set out for weight loss surgery, she didn’t expect setbacks—but she also didn’t expect how strong she would become. Here’s how...

A smiling woman stands in front of a mirror, measuring her waist with a tape measure, in a bright, airy bedroom with a bed and plants in the background.

ArticleAug 10, 2024

Tracking Your Progress: Looking Beyond the Scale

Hello, fellow health enthusiasts! 🌟 Today, let’s chat about something super important, yet often overlooked when we’re on our health and fitness journey—tracking our...

A man with a beard and tattoos stands against a white background, holding a scale graphic and pointing at it, while also holding a measuring tape, suggesting a focus on weight loss.

ArticleAug 03, 2024

Starting Your Weight Loss Journey with a Little Help from BariatricPal

Hey there! So, you're thinking about starting a weight loss journey, or maybe you're already knee-deep in one. Either way, kudos to you! The...

A person in a pink sports bra and red leggings squats on a scale, holding their head in their hands, expressing frustration in a bright, modern living room with plants and a gray sofa.

ArticleSep 24, 2023

Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus After Bariatric Surgery

After undergoing weight loss surgery, the initial weeks or months often bring about significant weight loss, accompanied by increased motivation and improved health. Chronic...

Two women stand side by side against a pink background; one leans in to whisper to the other, who looks surprised, both wearing patterned shirts and jeans, conveying a sense of secrecy and curiosity.

ArticleJul 14, 2021

Should I Tell People I'm Having Weight Loss Surgery?

Bariatric surgery is a life-changing choice that may have been the most important choice so far in your life. It is expensive, takes a...

A gloved hand holds a surgical scalpel above a model of a stomach, surrounded by medical tools like a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer on a white background, illustrating bariatric surgery.

ArticleJun 28, 2021

Bariatric Surgery: Not the Easy Way Out

Bariatric surgery can sound like the easy way out, but that is far from true. Despite what many people think, it takes a lot...

A hand holds a marker, writing the words "diet" and "weight loss" prominently among various related terms like "fitness," "nutrition," and "calories," emphasizing themes of health and weight management.

ArticleJun 18, 2021

Why Am I Not Losing Weight After Weight Loss Surgery?

The weeks or months after weight loss surgery can lead to tremendous weight loss. It can be motivating and lead to enormous gains in...

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ArticleMay 07, 2021

Portion Control for WLS Success

The post-op weight loss surgery diet has a lot of rules, including how much protein to eat, which foods are allowed or not, and...

ArticleApr 30, 2021

What Is a Pouch Reset Diet?

Have you experienced weight regain after you successfully lost weight following weight loss surgery? It is certainly common, and unbelievably frustrating. One solution may...