Bariatric surgery has become an increasingly popular option for individuals struggling with obesity, providing them with a powerful tool to achieve sustainable weight loss and improve overall health. While the surgery itself can be life-changing, it is important to understand the tips for weight loss success after bariatric surgery.  One of the key aspects of weight loss success after bariatric surgery is navigating dietary changes and making informed food choices. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges faced by individuals post-bariatric surgery and provide valuable insights ..read more

Managing nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery is a major concern for patients and physicians. Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure for individuals struggling with obesity. It helps patients achieve significant weight loss and improve their overall health and quality of life. However, one of the challenges faced by individuals who undergo bariatric surgery is managing nutritional deficiencies that can arise post-surgery.  Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery alters the digestive system, limiting the body’s ability to absorb ..read more

Patients who have weight loss surgery are at a greater risk of developing vitamin deficiencies after bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery alters the anatomy and digestive tract, significantly affecting vitamin and nutrient levels postoperatively. If left untreated, these nutritional deficiencies can have long-term effects.  A nutritional deficiency is most commonly a result of malnutrition caused by not eating enough (nutritious) food or developing an eating disorder. However, after bariatric surgery, malnutrition is almost always a result of the procedure itself. The gastric bypass ..read more

The gastric bypass diet is specific for bariatric patients and is similar to the gastric sleeve or duodenal switch diet post-operatively. The surgery process is long, so post-operatively, patients want to adhere to the dietary guidelines set forth by their bariatric care team to ensure optimal weight loss success. The gastric bypass diet and the gastric sleeve diet are relatively similar in concept, so you can use this as a guide for both procedures.  Gastric Bypass Diet: Immediately After In the immediate week after a gastric bypass surgery, we recommend patients drink lots of liquids ..read more

When you have weight loss surgery, there is sometimes this notion that you will no longer be hungry after bariatric surgery. It is normal not to have as large of an appetite after bariatric surgery. But experiencing constant hunger may signal something else is going on.  A significant portion of your stomach is removed when you have bariatric surgery, particularly the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or duodenal switch. When we remove a large part of your stomach, we also remove the cells that live in the stomach lining and control hunger (ghrelin and leptin). So, the conversation between ..read more

After bariatric surgery, we recommend patients include two to three small snacks in their meal plan throughout the day. Snacking can help keep your blood sugar stable, give you an added energy boost, and curb hunger between meals. However, there are a few snacking mistakes to avoid after bariatric surgery and promote weight loss.  This blog will go over the most common mistakes our patients make when snacking and how to ensure they don’t hinder your weight loss goals. 5 Common Snacking Mistakes to Avoid After Bariatric Surgery 1. Snacking When not Hungry Eating when you are not hung ..read more

The DASH diet is a dietary approach to managing high blood pressure. DASH stands for “dietary approaches to stopping hypertension,” precisely as it sounds. The DASH diet is prescribed to patients with high blood pressure; however, it is a generally healthy plan for anyone to follow.  Understanding Hypertension Hypertension is the medical term for abnormally high blood pressure—the force exerted on the blood vessel walls. When your blood pressure is high (hypertension), there is a lot of pressure against the vessel walls. The more blood the heart pumps and the smaller the arteries are, th ..read more

Bariatric vitamins are necessary for all post-op patients to prevent vitamin deficiencies. All bariatric procedures cause a restrictive effect, meaning your stomach pouch size is smaller, so you can not intake as much food to keep your vitamin levels up. Similarly, the gastric bypass and the duodenal switch produce a malabsorptive effect making it harder for your body to physically absorb the same amount of vitamins as you could previously.  To avoid malnutrition, surgeons will require their patients to take bariatric vitamins after their weight loss surgery procedure. Bariatric vitamins ..read more

Let’s face it, life is busy, and cooking can become a chore you dread doing at the end of every day. Meal prepping for a busy schedule can relieve the stress of cooking and making healthy food choices after bariatric surgery.  We recommend patients follow specific guidelines to optimize their weight loss after their bariatric procedure. Without the appropriate planning, healthy food choices can become more difficult, especially when you feel stressed or pressed for time.  In this blog, we will review some tips for meal prepping for a busy schedule.  10 Tips for Meal Prepping fo ..read more

The most successful post-bariatric patients follow the guidelines of their bariatric care team when it comes to knowing what foods to avoid after weight loss surgery. The number one reason for a weight-loss stall or weight regain is poor eating habits.  There are many “rules” surrounding the post-bariatric diet, and it can quickly become overwhelming. This blog will talk about the foods to avoid after weight loss surgery to achieve successful weight loss or even get out of a weight-loss stall.  7 Foods to Avoid After Weight Loss Surgery 1. Empty Calories One of the most common reaso ..read more