In a post-COVID world more and more people are wising up to this fact: Health and well-being have never mattered more. And while being in the driver’s seat on your weight loss surgery journey is key to improving your health, you also have to plan for managing your health post-weight loss. Self-care is one of the key pillars of excellent personal health. So this is something you should prepare for now.  A plan of action that allows you to boss your health more easily is vital for keeping on the right track post-weight loss surgery. It can be easy to slip back into bad habits. Or to simply ..read more

Here are some surprising ways to lose weight while you sleep Wouldn’t it be wonderful to shed off excess weight by simply getting some sleep? Yes, it would be wonderful, and yes, you can! If you are trying to lose weight, the amount and quality of sleep you get can be as essential as your workout routine and diet. Unfortunately, many people ignore the role sleep plays in their weight loss journey. Recent statistics show that a little over 35% of adults in the US sleep fewer than seven hours most nights. According to experts, an adult needs at least seven to eight hours of sleep at night. Some ..read more

Many patients who go in for bariatric surgery are deficient in essential vitamins and nutrients. It’s also quite common for adults with vitamin deficiencies to be unaware that they’re deficient. This is because symptoms often do not immediately show. And, over time, this can lead to chronic health conditions such as bone loss and Wernicke encephalopathy — a neurological condition that can cause brain damage and even death.  Common Vitamin Deficiencies Some of the most common vitamin deficiencies in bariatric surgery patients include vitamins B1, B12, and D. Challenges absorbing iron and ..read more

Losing weight and keeping fit require constant motivation and discipline. Even after you reach your goals it’s important to maintain your enthusiasm. That’s so you don’t undo all of your hard work! Making fitness a part of your lifestyle helps you keep on track. So live healthier! And you will experience all the benefits that come with exercise and healthy eating.  Here’s how to work fitness into your daily routine for a healthy lifestyle for life. Create a weekly fitness schedule Take the time to plan your workouts! You’ll stand a much better chance of sticking to them. A balanced ..read more

Undergoing any surgical procedure is inherently risky, and each procedure takes its own toll – mentally, physically, and emotionally. Bariatric surgeries are no different. After undergoing these procedures, bariatric patients can often feel isolated or lonely as they adjust to the procedure’s after-effects and impact on their bodies. Even before the procedure, bariatric patients can easily be overwhelmed with anxiety due to the multi-faceted uncertainties that come with bariatric surgery. For example, setting high expectations on the amount of weight loss that can occur up to 6-12 months ..read more

So you’ve had weight loss surgery and you’re satisfied with the results. Now it’s time to think about your lifestyle and how to achieve “energy balance”. Energy balance is key to building realistic lifestyle habits that will keep weight off for life. Because, let’s face it: Losing weight after bariatric surgery is easy but keeping weight off is hard. And weight regain is the very worst thing for someone who’s overcome morbid obesity. First, the most important step is your commitment to maintain a healthy weight for life. Learn how to do this along with the vital habits you must integrate into ..read more

Weight loss surgery is a major operation requiring significant time to recover. And so patients plan ahead for physical recovery. But they tend to neglect the emotional and mental health aspects of recovery from weight loss surgery. Don’t underestimate the toll on your emotions and state-of-mind from post-surgical pain or being unable to eat. You can prepare for your upcoming recovery now by knowing what self-care tips to follow after discharge from the hospital. Of course, it is important to be aware that these are just guidelines. And you should be following your surgeon’s advice when it co ..read more

This is a huge change in your life and all change is hard. So make the time to emotionally prepare for weight loss surgery. Here, we look at a few things you can do as a starting point.  Set realistic expectations Weight loss surgery does not yield immediate results. In fact, the accumulated fluid from surgery can cause you to gain weight shortly after your procedure. When post-surgery guidelines and guidance are followed, most patients lose about half of their excess weight after six months or so. More likely than not, weight loss after 6-months is minimal. You may even reach a wei ..read more

You are not alone! The prospect of any type of surgical procedure will cause us to feel anxious. And despite wanting the procedure, almost everyone has anxiety before weight loss surgery. You may worry over what the weight loss surgical procedure entails. And you may worry about potential complications. This is especially frightening when hearing of family members who contacted wrongful death lawyers after any sort of surgery went wrong. So you may worry about safety or how weight loss surgery will affect your life. These worries are perfectly normal. But you must quell your anxiety if its a ..read more

When you’re considering weight loss bariatric surgery there are lots of things to get done before actually having the surgery.  One of the first things to truly embrace is this… Weight loss surgery is not a magic procedure that makes losing weight easy for the rest of your life. It is only one tool to assist morbidly obese people with their pursuit of sustainable long-term weight loss. One tool… meaning there are other things you will need to do. In fact, your bariatric surgeon may task you with losing weight before you are even considered for surgery. In some cases this might be 10% of ..read more