Is it possible to eat out at good restaurants while sticking to a bariatric friendly diet? The short answer… YES! Just because you have had bariatric surgery doesn’t mean you can’t go out and enjoy good restaurants with friends and family. It also doesn’t mean you have to blow your diet. However, you do have […]
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Your biggest responsibility prior to having bariatric surgery is to follow a strict pre op diet to lose weight quickly and reduce the size of your liver to make the surgery easier for your surgeon. But how can you tell if your liver is shrinking? I’m sure you’ve been told you need to follow a […]
Calcium is an alkaline mineral that is mainly found in bones and teeth. Smaller portions of calcium are found in nerves, blood and tissues. It is the body’s most plentiful mineral. While most people think of bones and teeth when calcium is mentioned, it also plays an important role in reproduction, maintenance of a healthy […]
Yes, You Can Eat Cookies On Your Bariatric Diet! You know what’s better than cookies? Nothing! Whether it’s a homemade cookie or store-bought, there is nothing better than a soft (or crispy) cookie at any time of day. When you’re trying to lose weight it can be difficult to include cookies in your diet and […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging the world in unprecedented ways, especially for patients who have a variety of other chronic diseases, including obesity. In light of this fact, the editors of Obesity have authored an editorial titled “COVID 19 and the Patient with Obesity — the Editors Speak Out.” In the editorial, the editors discuss the connection between COVID-19 and obesity and […]
Things change after the Honeymoon Phase that follows bariatric surgery. Here’s how to get back to basics with your diet when you’re 6-12 months post-op. After bariatric surgery, there’s a “perfect storm” of contributing factors that makes losing weight seemingly effortless. We’ve heard this period of time called “The Honeymoon Phase.” Here’s what happens: Would […]
Bari Life knows Easter is a special time of year for many people. While the thought of trying to prepare for Easter celebrations while juggling your daily exercise, healthy eating and bariatric lifestyle may seem like a daunting one, Bari Life offers FIVE great tips to keep you on the right track toward your weight […]
Here come’s Peter Cotton Tail and all of his candy and goodies to follow next month! Did you know, Easter is the biggest candy-eating occasion of the year, next to Halloween? According to statistics from the 2019 Easter holiday: We have countless healthy swaps that are just as delicious and packed with protein to keep […]
If you’re worried about hair loss after bariatric surgery and want to know why it’s happening, how to fix it, and when it will end – keep reading. Hair loss is a complicated subject – hair loss after bariatric surgery is even more complicated. Researchers and pharmaceutical companies have been trying for decades to find […]
Calling all Mounds and Almond Joy lovers! There is something truly decadent and wonderful when you combine chocolate and sweet coconut. If you are a fan of combining these two flavors then you are probably partial to Almond Joy and Mounds candy bars. It’s hard not to fall for these unique tasting tropical chocolate treats! […]
Over my bariatric career, I’ve performed over 1,800 duodenal switch cases and I’m a consultant for Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a medical device company in the Johnson and Johnson family. One part of my practice is teaching other surgeons how to properly perform the Duodenal Switch so they can offer it to their patients. The duodenal switch […]
Bariatric vitamins can be super confusing. It’s a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s great that there are tons of options with endless configurations available to you. But on the other hand, it can make things way more difficult than they should be. For that reason, we’ve compiled a “Quickstart Guide” to Bari Life’s […]
If you’re 6+ months out from your bariatric surgery it’s time to focus on long-term sustainable weight loss. What worked immediately after surgery won’t work for long so you need to know how to adapt your diet for the next stage in your journey. Read this article to learn how to stick to your long […]
