Watch for These Bariatric Problems!
Bariatric Surgery provides an unparalleled tool that can be used to overcome morbid obesity, but because the procedure is extreme, the patient is exposed to new potential problems. Be well informed and...
View ArticlePost ops and Alcohol: Do you drink too much?
Obesity is often an outward symptom of something deeper; when paired with alcohol being absorbed at nearly full proof you’ve got an ominous combination of circumstances. In 2012, a study in JAMA...
View Article7 BUDGET PROTEIN MEALS that taste great!
SEVEN suppers you can throw together in no time when you have month left over but the paycheck is gone. There are NO recipes for these, they are THAT simple. The big plus is that they are so tasty that...
View ArticleUSE A SMALL PLATE… and other not so crazy food tricks
Reason your way through your impulse eating and cravings rather than just jumping off the ledge. Give these suggestions some consideration. They’ll help you reduce your calorie intake, have greater...
View ArticleWhat medications are off limits after my bariatric surgery?
“What medications do I take for pain if I have had bariatric surgery?” The short answer? TYLENOL. Take Tylenol for minor pain. Be Aware This is an informal discussion of a medical topic – questions...
View ArticleThe BE Bariatric Grocery List! Add your favorites too.
The whole is a sum of its parts. Since a whole is the sum of its parts, if you cook with low carb and healthy ingredients, your finished dish will always be low carb and healthy. No need for...
View Article‘I didn’t have weight loss surgery to live on a diet!’
The full quote is usually ‘I didn’t have weight loss surgery to live on a diet for the rest of my life!’ Uhhh huh, oh yes we did! When bariatric post ops utter this standard ‘hand on hips’ diet...
View ArticleTop 10 Bariatric Post Op Mistakes
Post Ops Need Help! We recently asked an innocent question about hunger on Facebook and were not prepared when the floodgates opened with an outpouring of post ops not making changes needed to make it...
View ArticleWhy ‘Everything in Moderation’ is Bariatric Baloney
If I told you we were giving $100 to every person who correctly guessed which woman in the images above had just said ‘Everything in Moderation’ before diving into her food, who would you choose for...
View ArticleThe 48-Hour Pouch Reset
The Plan Are you concerned that over time you have STRETCHED your bariatric pouch? We understand how you feel and it’s scary. Use our 48 Hour Pouch plan to clear out the bad choice foods that you are...
View ArticleNot what you want to hear! BARIATRIC NO’s
Don’t Expect Change Without Making One! Don’t eat that bread. That latte has 45 grams of sugar! No macaroni salad. Ummm, NO, you don’t NEED crunch. NO tortillas. No rice. Drop the crackers. You don’t...
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