Category Archives: After Bariatric Surgery
Managing Relationship Changes Due to Bariatric Surgery
Many patients are under the incorrect impression that bariatric surgery is simply a catalyst for a physical transformation. To be […]
Embarking On Your Fitness Journey After Weight Loss Surgery
Recovering from weight loss surgery and beginning your new gym life can be daunting. Whether it’s your first time at […]
Fighting Hunger After Weight Loss Surgery
Some post-bariatric surgery patients constantly feel like they are fighting hunger. It can be very frustrating for the patient who […]
Make The Most of Your Outdoor Plans This Spring & Summer
As we hit full Spring swing, so comes the opportunity to spend time outdoors. It’s usually a time to eat, […]
Is All Protein the Same?
We all know how important protein is. But while we speak generically about the term protein, is all protein the […]
Getting Proper Sleep to Maximize Your Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
It’s easy to think that the weight loss process after bariatric surgery is as simple as “calories in and out,” […]
What to Do If You Don’t Feel Hungry After Bariatric Surgery
Not feeling hungry after bariatric surgery is a very real possibility. And I know. I’ve lived it. And almost four […]
A Common Myth. You Will Have Dental Issues After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgeons have heard it all, and many patients are concerned about dental issues after their bariatric procedure. You may […]
So How Much Weight Should You Be Losing?
The weight loss process after bariatric surgery is different for each of us. So too, will be the journey and […]
Three Tricks to Reducing Negative Self-Talk After Bariatric Surgery
Years, or even decades of excess weight, have likely made you question yourself, beat yourself up, and create a mental […]
Maintaining and Building Muscle After Bariatric Surgery
As a postoperative bariatric patient, you will experience plenty of physical and emotional changes. One such change is musculature. Well-developed […]
Prepping Delicious and Healthy Bariatric-Friendly Food
Eating properly day-in and day-out is hard. Even harder is finding the time to cook a delicious, healthful, homemade meal […]
Rethinking How You Consume Your Daily Water
You might wonder why every clinician you meet emphasizes drinking enough fluid after your bariatric procedure, and ultimately it comes […]
Eating at a Restaurant After Weight Loss Surgery
Even before the pandemic, one of the questions we were most often asked is “How will my life change after […]
How an AHA Statement on Diets Affects Bariatric Patients
Though it’s a different specialty, bariatric surgeons always take note of guidance from the American Heart Association or AHA. We […]