When facing surgery people know to prepare for the physical and financial toll it will take on them, but rarely do we think about the emotional toll. Generally speaking, the goal of any type of bariatric surgery is to restrict calories and make the patient feel full by reducing or limiting parts of the intestine […]
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Key Takeaways Losing some hair while losing weight after bariatric surgery is a common side effect. It may not be what you had in mind. Rapid changes in your diet, weight, and hormones can harm your hair. They can cause distressing hair problems. We know you didn’t plan to lose your hair from bariatric surgery. […]
After having bariatric surgery, your eating habits have changed. However, you don’t have to miss out on the great summer tastes that you love. Your portions may be smaller, but with these nutrient dense, flavor-packed recipes, you’ll enjoy summer barbecues as diligently as ever. Since different diets are required at different stages of your bariatric […]
The entire experience of getting bariatric surgery is one that is only truly understood by those who go through it. From the initial decision to have the surgery to the aftermath once the operation is over, the details and stress involved can be overwhelming. While most patients have friends and family to talk to about […]
Bariatric surgery is a very complicated and involved procedure that takes a lot of preparation, medical oversight, and involves a long recovery process. However, for those suffering from obesity, this procedure can be one of the most important treatments in the world. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, a majority of those […]
Depression after bariatric surgery is often overlooked in the weight loss journey. The procedure can change the body and improve health. But, it can also cause serious emotional and mental issues. For some, big lifestyle changes and unmet hopes can cause sadness or even depression. It’s vital to spot the warning signs. This helps with […]
Undergoing bariatric surgery can lead to incredibly positive life changes. Many patients feel they’ve been given a new lease on life, freed from the physical and emotional constraints they felt with their pre-surgery body. However, the recovery period after undergoing bariatric surgery can be a difficult and trying time. Besides the physical pains that accompany […]
After undergoing bariatric surgery, it will take some time to fully recover, and your eating habits may never fully be the same. However, that is hardly something to fret over; the benefits of the surgery and the new body that comes with it will far exceed the change in diet. While your doctor will give […]
Gastric sleeve surgery changes your life from how you look to how you perceive food and ultimately what your new eating habits are going to be like for the rest of your life. One of the biggest struggles with getting a gastric sleeve is learning what foods and beverages your new stomach can handle. Many […]
Life is often unfair, at least so it seems. Some break their backs to earn little while others live in luxury on inherited wealth. Some have natural gifts for art and music while others practice for hours just to be lousy. Injustice—real and imagined—plagues us every day. No better example can be found than genetic […]
Physical exercise is just as important as diet after bariatric surgery to regain a healthy lifestyle. Weight loss patients can stabilize their weight easily by combining an active exercise routine that will complement better eating habits. Regular exercise is also important to halt muscle loss than occur when the body loses weight rapidly. In addition, […]
Bariatric surgery has been a boon for many morbidly obese people who can’t seem to lose weight through diet or exercise. In many cases, the surgery is literally life-saving and has resolved such maladies as Type 2 diabetes and hypertension. However, with some bariatric surgeries the way the body digests food changes in sometimes drastic […]
Bariatric Protein Soups
