Why Nutrition is Key After Bariatric Surgery
By Carielle Nikkel, MS, RDN Success after bariatric surgery is dependent on several factors including diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle. Your body’s gone through a few…
Category: Health
9 Ways to Stay Hydrated After Bariatric Surgery
Regardless of where you are in your weight loss journey, staying hydrated is key to maintaining your health. After making the life-altering decision t…
Should bariatric patients drink soda or carbonated beverages after weight loss surgery?
Should bariatric patients drink soda or carbonated beverages after weight loss surgery? We know how hard it might be to let your hand pass over…
PortionMate Food measuring tool
So many post op patients struggle to figure out portion sizes, as a matter of fact, we think that one of the hardest things to learn after weight loss…
Over-serve. Over-eat. Over-fill.
Compared to the meals of our past, the appropriate post-op portion size may seem shockingly small. Thus, it is very easy to over serve and very quickl…
Protein Popsicles
Looking for new ways to up your daily protein intake? We get it! Some days it’s hard to reach those protein goals. We have mixed protein powders …
What is a Revision Surgery?
Weight loss surgery helps people struggling with their weight to shed those extra pounds. While the operations have seen high rates of success, some patients…
Why We Wait 30 Minutes After Eating to Drink
Bariatric surgery is not just about losing weight. It also helps us to understand our bodies and make better food and life choices. Weight loss…
Constipation After Weight Loss
Weight loss surgery works by reducing the stomach pouch size of the patient. This reduces their food intake and thereby their calorie intake too. However,…