Though there are many benefits patients experience after they’ve had bariatric surgery, the surgery does have side effects, especially if the patient has had a type of surgery that bypasses much of their stomach. One of the side effects is that it’s hard for the body to absorb Vitamin B12, or cobalamin. Read more to […]
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There are many benefits that you can reap from exercising after bariatric surgery. Not only will you lose more weight, but you will also boost your mood. However, there are guidelines that you need to keep in mind. Guidelines for Exercising After Bariatric Surgery Follow Your Doctor’s Instructions Your doctor will let you know when […]
After gastric bypass surgery the body’s ability to absorb vitamins is dramatically compromised. Combine this with a drastically reduced appetite and these changes can result in a deficiency in vitamins and minerals crucial to body health. To avoid serious medical problems, consider the essential supplements that must be included in your new diet. Your doctor […]
Picture this: a white substance that is capable of changing the way you feel, think, and behave. Did you picture heroin, cocaine, or pharmaceutical drugs? The substance I speak of is much more common than these drugs. It’s so common, in fact, that it can be found in every pantry and fridge in America. Perhaps […]
Bariatric surgery is a big step towards better health and conquering your weight, but with it comes some big responsibility. After the procedure, you must pay close attention to what and how much you eat. One of the most important aspects of your new diet will be your protein intake. Read below to learn why […]
After bariatric surgery, your stomach will be much smaller than it was previously. This means that you’ll be eating smaller amounts of food. In order to get enough nutrients and stay healthy, you’ll need to focus on consuming foods that are filled with vitamins, minerals, and protein. Although your doctor will probably give you a […]
Everyone knows that taking vitamins benefits your health. However, it is less often known why this is true. In order to function properly, your body needs the correct balance of vitamins and minerals. These vitamins not only help to regulate some of the body’s most important processes, they also have an impact on weight. Vitamins […]
Guest blogger, Pandora Williams presents her 5th Blog for us today! Pandora is dedicated to helping pre and post operative bariatric patients find a healthy balance in life to reach and maintain weight loss goals while battling obesity. After having bariatric surgery and losing 260 pounds, Pandora has become a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Motivational […]
If You’re On A Bariatric Diet You Need To Try These 8 Delicious Salad Recipes That Satisfy! Salads are boring, right? Lettuce, some veggies and a tasteless buffet-staple dressing and you’re in for a real treat… Not quite – this is not a list of your average “salad recipes.” These take the best aspects of […]
Guest blogger, Pandora Williams presents Blog #4 for us today! Pandora is dedicated to helping pre and post operative bariatric patients find a healthy balance in life to reach and maintain weight loss goals while battling obesity. After having bariatric surgery and losing 260 pounds, Pandora has become a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Motivational Speaker […]
Blog #3 written by our guest blogger, Pandora Williams. A Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Motivational Speaker and marathon runner all after having bariatric surgery and losing 260 pounds! Pandora is dedicated to helping pre and post-operative bariatric patients find a healthy balance in life to reach and maintain weight loss goals while battling obesity. If […]
This is the Blog post #2 for a series of blogs written by our guest blogger, Pandora Williams. She runs Marathons, became a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Motivational Speaker and Lost 260 pounds ALL after bariatric surgery! Now she is dedicated to helping pre and post operative bariatric patients find a healthy balance in life […]
Over the past three years we have gotten to know this inspiring person at annual conventions of organizations including the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), Obesity Help and Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA). All of these are non-profits dedicated to supporting people affected by the disease of obesity by helping individuals along their journey […]
