Gastric Bypass and Pregnancy: Key Considerations
Are you considering having gastric bypass surgery, but are unsure of how it will affect your potential to become pregnant? Let’s talk about having a gastric bypass and pregnancy
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What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used tool to assess a person’s body weight in relation to their height. It provides a simple numeric value that can help indicate whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. While BMI is a useful screening tool, it is important to understand its limitations and […]
What Pain Medication is Safe for Gastric Bypass Patients
As with any surgery, there are pros and cons to having gastric bypass surgery. Post-operative pain is a something that is very likely to occur in most patients. Every patient experiences different levels of pain, and some tolerate pain better than others. It’s essential to work closely with your surgeon to manage the discomfort after […]
8 Tips to Keep the Weight Off Post Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the most popular bariatric weight loss surgeries. The procedure has a high success rate as well, with the average excess weight loss (EWL) two years post-op being around 65%. Weight loss tends to taper off six months after your surgery date and the honeymoon phase ends. However, maintaining a […]
Gastric Sleeve Leak Symptoms
All medical procedures involve some type of risk. Although gastric sleeve surgery is well-researched and safe for most individuals, as with any surgery, there is still a chance of complications. One possible complication of the gastric sleeve surgery is the gastric sleeve leak. This complication is rare, however, it is life-threatening. A gastric sleeve leak […]
Your Expected Gastric Bypass Surgery Recovery Timeline
Are you wondering what your gastric bypass surgery recovery time is going to look like? The recovery period after surgery is about three to six weeks, but there’s more than taking time to heal. Your whole lifestyle will change, including aspects like diet, exercise, and medications. Gastric bypass surgery patients have lots of post-surgery questions […]
Weight Gain After Gastric Sleeve
Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments for morbid obesity, but if consistent diet and exercise habits aren’t maintained, weight regain can occur. Many people experience weight loss plateaus and weight regain a year after surgery or later. If eating becomes lax and physical activity is reduced, some may gain back all of […]
Gastric Sleeve Requirements
What you need to know about requirements before gastric sleeve resection surgery Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for obesity that assists with weight loss and improves metabolic comorbidities, such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, arthritis, and metabolic syndrome. The preoperative evaluation is crucial to ensure the best outcome possible. Your healthcare team’s assessment and […]
How Much Iron Should a Bariatric Patient Take? Experts Share Best Practices
Key Takeaways Iron is an essential mineral we all need for our bodies to function properly. It is essential in transporting oxygen, producing energy, and supporting your immune system. However, changes to your digestive system from bariatric surgery can limit your ability to absorb iron from your foods. In addition to iron supplements, it’s important […]
Everything you need to know about Vitamin C after bariatric surgery
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is well-known for its role in boosting immune health. This vitamin is found in citrus fruits as well as strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and spinach. However, if you feel like you don’t eat these foods often enough, then you may choose to take a dietary supplement […]
Vitamin B12: Everything you need to know about Vitamin B12 after bariatric surgery
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 […]
Weight gain after Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass
Were you elated when you hit your lowest recorded weight since having the roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB), only to realize a few months later that your weight was slowly creeping back up? Have you struggled to stay at your lowest achieved weight and don’t know what to do? Or are you considering RYGB because you […]
Bari Life’s Eat This Not That – Almond Joy & Mounds Edition
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! […]