After bariatric surgery, it’s vital to make sure you stay on track with taking your vitamins and minerals daily. This is because your digestive system is not the same as it was before surgery and you may not absorb nutrients as well as you used to. If you don’t like taking medicines, being told to […]
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Gummy vitamins are enticing because they taste like candy. However, bariatric patients should avoid taking gummy vitamins after surgery for various reasons. Let’s review the benefits of taking vitamins and supplements, common nutritional deficiencies, and the potential risks of taking gummy vitamins after bariatric surgery. Benefits of Taking Vitamins and Mineral Supplements There are several […]
Maybe you’ve heard of the amazing health benefits of the best bariatric vitamins and are wondering if you can take them without having undergone bariatric surgery. The good news is, yes! What are bariatric vitamins? Bariatric vitamins are specially designed with higher potency and easier absorption to meet the unique needs of people whose digestive […]
During Phase 2 of the 4-phase post-gastric sleeve diet, you’ll be instructed to eat only liquids and “pureed meals.” It doesn’t sound very appetizing, but our dietitians have put together a complete plan with delicious Phase 2 recipes. See below for our delicious Gastric Sleeve Pureed Recipes. In this article, we will break down exactly […]
By Kristen Carli, MS, RD Why use our Bariatric Calorie Calculator? Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure that can help individuals achieve significant weight loss and improve their overall health. However, maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle after surgery requires careful attention to diet and exercise. One important aspect of post-bariatric surgery care is monitoring […]
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
Understanding your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the starting point for managing your weight and improving your overall health. If you want to lose weight, you need to understand your daily energy expenditure. Your TDEE is your average daily calorie burn, based on your age, height, weight, and physical activity level. Once you know […]
This calculator will estimate how much of your Excess Weight Loss (EWL) you can expect with each bariatric surgery option. This is a good first step in evaluating your bariatric surgery options, or benchmarking your personal weight loss progress against the average. This article delves into three various bariatric procedures, offering insights into the different […]
Gastric sleeve surgery is a popular weight loss surgery that involves removing a portion of the stomach to reduce the amount of food you can eat. While it can be an effective way to lose weight and improve related health conditions, it is also a major surgery that can cause pain and discomfort after the […]
Gastric sleeve is a commonly performed bariatric surgery used to help people lose weight when other conventional methods such as diet and exercise have failed. Whether you’re considering gastric sleeve surgery or have already had it, you’re probably wondering how much weight you can expect to lose. After gastric sleeve, many patients maintain significant weight […]
Key Takeaways Most people lose a lot of weight and improve their health after bariatric surgery. However, some individuals struggle and regain some of that weight. Over time, your digestive system may allow for more food intake. Some behavioral and psychological factors are hard to overcome. These challenges make it important to incorporate bariatric vitamins […]
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 […]
Approximately 580,000 people per year have bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y (RYGB), has one of the highest success rates of all bariatric surgeries. However, many post gastric bypass surgery patients experience weight regain, especially around the 10-year mark. Let’s review the basics of gastric bypass surgery, some recommendations for a gastric […]
