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Tips for a Smooth Recovery after Weight Loss Surgery

Tips for a Smooth Recovery after Weight Loss Surgery

Read time: 3.25 minutes TL;DR Taking steps before and after surgery can help you easily transition through your recovery with the best possible results. Have clothes in multiple sizes to help get you through the transition period following your...
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Should I Drink Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery?

Should I Drink Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery?

Read Time: 3 minutes TL;DR Many patients report feeling the effects of alcohol more quickly after a weight loss surgery like gastric bypass or gastric sleeve. In post-surgery patients, the stomach is much smaller than normal, causing alcohol to...
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Obesity-Related Diseases Weight Loss Surgery Can Treat

Obesity-Related Diseases Weight Loss Surgery Can Treat

Read time: 4.5 minutes TL;DR When you gain weight, your risk for developing obesity-related diseases increases. Weight loss surgery helps patients lose weight and also helps reverse some diseases’ side effects. Some obesity-related health...
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Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery

Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery

Read time: 4-5 minutes   TL;DR If you’re considering weight loss surgery, it’s important to research your options and prepare in good time. Patients with a BMI over 40 or a BMI of 35 and above with an obesity-related disease are qualified...
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Weight Loss Surgery Costs to Consider

Weight Loss Surgery Costs to Consider

Read time: 4 minutes TL;DR Excess weight is not only uncomfortable, it also imposes a variety of financial burdens, such as medications and health problems. Bariatric surgery is an investment in your life that can help you make a change for the...
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The Importance of Protein After Weight Loss Surgery

The Importance of Protein After Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is the beginning of a new phase of life and marks many changes – including the way you eat. Diets must be modified following bariatric surgery to make sure patients receive enough nutrients as they lose weight. One of the...
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New Year, New You: Setting Goals after Weight Loss Surgery

New Year, New You: Setting Goals after Weight Loss Surgery

The new year is a great time to think about the future and set goals for working toward a healthier lifestyle. If you have had or are thinking about having weight loss surgery, you may be wondering how to set achievable goals for the coming year...
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Benefits of Bariatric Vitamins

Benefits of Bariatric Vitamins

Vitamins and minerals are important for all of us, and getting enough from the foods we eat can be challenging. This is particularly true after weight loss surgery. Taking daily supplements is recommended for patients after surgery to make sure...
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Noninvasive​ ​vs.​ ​Minimally-Invasive​ ​Bariatric​ ​Surgery

Noninvasive​ ​vs.​ ​Minimally-Invasive​ ​Bariatric​ ​Surgery

Losing weight is hard work. Many people struggle to meet their goals with diet and exercise alone, leading to discouragement and frustration. Thankfully, there are a variety of safe surgical options available to help you lose weight. Gastric...
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Exercise Before and After Bariatric Surgery

Exercise Before and After Bariatric Surgery

As you prepare to embark on a weight loss journey with bariatric surgery, what can you do to increase your likelihood of success? Eating a balanced diet and following your doctor’s orders about food intake are critical, as is sticking with a...
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Posted September 1, 2017 | by admin |in Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Outpatient Surgery Benefits for Bariatric Patients

Outpatient Surgery Benefits for Bariatric Patients

Embarking on a journey involves a mix of emotions, including excitement, anticipation and nervousness. This is also true of a weight loss journey. Bariatric surgery is a great way for many overweight people to begin their journey toward a...
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Posted August 7, 2017 | by admin |in Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Diet Before and After a Gastric Sleeve

Diet Before and After a Gastric Sleeve

Embarking on a journey toward weight loss with gastric sleeve surgery can be exciting and stressful. Although this procedure is designed to help patients lose weight, it’s up to the individual to make good dietary choices, increase physical...
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