Bariatric surgery is an effective procedure that creates significant change within your body. It allows you to lose weight, be healthier, and live your life without worrying about your weight. But as with any surgery, it’s essential to know the changes that occur within the body. The gastrointestinal tract changes after bariatric surgery and dietary […]
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As you may know, daily vitamins and minerals are a necessary part of care and maintenance after having gastric bypass surgery. The body’s digestive processes have been altered, and your body becomes less capable of absorbing necessary nutrients from food. To maintain proper nutrition and function after you’ve had bariatric surgery, you will need to […]
This week we are continuing the vitamin series with one of the B complex vitamins, Vitamin B12! Vitamin B12 is a very important micronutrient to keep an eye on throughout your bariatric surgery journey. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in patients following bariatric surgery. In this article, we are […]
Bariatric surgery is a great long-term option for weight loss. But even with the positive changes from surgery, it can also cause nutritional deficiencies after surgery. It’s essential to know the changes that occur within the body in order to understand how to maintain your health long after your bariatric surgery is performed. Zinc deficiency […]
Following bariatric surgery, you are often told that you are at risk for vitamin deficiencies, but you may not actually know what that means or how to identify a vitamin deficiency. To discuss every single vitamin in one article might lead to a bit of information overload so in this article we will specifically discuss […]
You may be surprised to learn that there are actually eight vitamins that make up the B vitamin group. In this article, we’ll take a dive into Vitamin B1. You may also know Vitamin B1 by its other name, thiamin. The role it plays in the body Vitamin B1 is an essential vitamin needed to […]
As you may know, daily vitamins and minerals are a necessary part of care and maintenance after having gastric bypass surgery. The body’s digestive processes have been altered, and your body becomes less capable of absorbing necessary nutrients. To maintain proper nutrition and functioning after you’ve had bariatric surgery, you will need to take a […]
The internet can be a jungle of information, with much of it being unreliable or lacking scientific evidence to back it up. That’s why figuring out which weight loss surgery is the safest can be quite confusing. Rest assured you have landed in the right place because we are going to break down the pros […]
Have you had bariatric surgery followed by successful weight loss and then hit a plateau? Or are you interested in trying to reset or revamp your weight loss journey? If so, this article about the pouch reset is for you. Let’s start from the beginning Bariatric surgery is one of the most successful treatments for […]
The gastric sleeve procedure, or sleeve gastrectomy, is the ever-popular bariatric surgery in which the surgeon removes part of the stomach, creating a narrow pouch, or sleeve. This newly formed sleeve is significantly smaller and can hold far less food. It is often thought to be somewhat safer than gastric bypass surgery resulting in fewer […]
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 […]
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 […]
