Weight loss surgery is a serious procedure, changing many things about your body to help you look better and feel better. The changes you can see are largely physical, but bariatric surgery also changes how your body functions, including how it handles prescriptions and other pills. This means there are some medications to avoid after…
Also known as bariatric surgery, weight loss procedures are often the best way to lose excess weight and fight health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Along with a healthier diet and consistent physical activity, these operations give you the best chance to meet your weight-loss goals. But you also may be…
Bariatric surgery patients have a wide variety of food options available to them. You can enjoy everything from pizza to pancakes, as long as they make sure to follow their doctor’s dietary guidelines. There are many healthy and delicious bariatric meal prep ideas that weight loss patients can cook at home. A concern for many…
(Updated Sept. 20, 2022) There are options when it comes to a long-term diet after gastric bypass surgery — or after any of our weight-loss surgery options, for that matter. Your doctor will go over any restrictions and recommendations with you. The important thing to remember is that bariatric surgery is just one step —…
Bariatric surgery, in combination with increased physical activity and a healthy diet, gives obese and morbidly obese patients the best chance to lose up to 60 percent of their excess weight and keep it off. For many, the change in diet is the hardest part of this three-pronged and highly-successful approach. Bariatric lunch ideas don’t…
When it comes to weight loss surgery–whether it’s gastric sleeve, duodenal switch, gastric bypass, and so on–there are some common questions. But none seem more prevalent than the concern about what you can and can’t eat. After all, food is one of life’s greatest joys! But these bariatric breakfast ideas will show that you can…
We see advertisements every day for weight loss vitamins and supplements that will help you “magically” melt away the pounds. In a country struggling with an obesity epidemic, many Americans are willing to do or try anything to lose weight. From fad diets to taking pills of various shapes, colors, and sizes, we’re a nation that’s…
The holidays are just around the corner! If you’ve just had bariatric surgery or intend on having surgery, you’ve taken the first step to living a healthier lifestyle. What better way to celebrate your new lease on life than by making a wish list of items dedicated to weight loss and healthy living?…
The holiday season is just around the corner. With it comes family, friends, and a seemingly unending supply of food. For bariatric patients adjusting to a new lifestyle centered around long-term weight loss, the holidays can be challenging to navigate….
When you think about firing up the grill, do your thoughts turn to high-fat meats like ribs slathered in sugary, salty BBQ sauces? Have you been avoiding grilled foods because you’re worried about all the extra calories? If so, you’ll love these healthy grilling tips that make it easy to create tasty, low-fat meals, sides,…
Eating healthy while on vacation can be tough for anyone, but if you’d had weight loss surgery, eating away from home can seem a bit daunting. Here are some tips on how you can enjoy healthy, satisfying food on your next vacation….
In many cultures, alcohol is a central part of life. Many adults drink socially at special events, dinners out, or casually around the home. However, bariatric surgery and alcohol do not go well together. While alcohol is not generally linked to dangerous conditions when consumed moderately and responsibly, use after surgery can have significant negative effects. After…