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June 21, 2022 Aftercare, Bariatric, Get Fit, Good Habitscoping skills, counseling, emotions, food, health, healthy, mental, post-weight loss, therapist, weight loss surgery

Boss Your Health Post-Weight Loss in 2022

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 […]

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January 13, 2022 Bariatric, Complicationsbariatric surgery, complications, duodenal switch, gastric bypass, hernias, long-term risks, low blood sugar, malnutrition, painkiller, risks

Bariatric Surgery: Lesser Known Long-Term Risks

With bariatric surgery on the rise, we’re getting much more data about some of the long-term risks associated with the treatment. While it is effective for patients with intractable obesity and metabolic conditions, the surgery is not without risk.  Most of the short-term effects of bariatric surgery are well-known among patients. Patients often complain of […]

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August 3, 2021 Bariatric, Preparing foranxiety, bariatric patients, bariatric surgery, complications, emotional, mental, PatientPartner, prepare for surgery, risks, surgeon

How Bariatric Patients Can Be More Involved in Their Surgical Journeys

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 […]

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May 3, 2021 Aftercare, Bariatricanxiety, constipation, depression, emotions, heal, mental health, pain, pain relief, recover, recovering, recovery, relax, self-care, support, tips, water, weight loss surgery

Recovery from Weight Loss Surgery: Beating the Blues

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 […]

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April 25, 2021 Bariatric, Preparing forcauses of overeating, depression, emotional eating, emotionally prepare, expectations, goal weight, prepare for weight loss surgery, results, stress, therapist, weight loss surgery

Emotionally Prepare for Weight Loss Surgery

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 […]

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March 31, 2021 Bariatric, Bariatric Surgeryanxiety, anxiety before weight loss surgery, bariatric surgeon, bariatric surgery, benefits of weight loss, complications, death, fear, weight loss surgery, worry

Dealing with Anxiety before Weight Loss Surgery

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 […]

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March 27, 2021 Bariatric, Preparing forbariatric, bariatric surgery, Best Bariatric Surgery, diet, emotions, exercise, food, preparing for, smoking, soda, stress, sugar, therapist, water, weight loss surgery

8 Essential Things to do Before Bariatric Surgery

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 […]

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November 18, 2020 Aftercare, Bariatric, Inspiration, Self Lovebariatric surgery, body image, lose weight, love yourself, negative self-talk, self-care, self-esteem, support, therapist, weight loss journey

Embrace Self-Care on Your Weight Loss Journey

A lot of people who embark on a dramatic weight loss journey do it for a variety of reasons. Health is, of course, a strong focus. Carrying excessive weight can put a lot of pressure on your body. But physical health isn’t the only reason why we want to lose weight.  I am ashamed of […]

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October 31, 2020 Aftercare, Bariatric, Body Image, Strugglesaccept your body, accepting your body, bariatric surgery, body image, loose skin, new body, new shape, plastic surgery, significant weight loss, weight loss

Accepting Your Body after Significant Weight Loss

Maintaining a healthy weight is a great way to improve your overall well-being and boost your self-confidence. If you’ve recently had significant weight loss, then you should certainly feel proud of your achievements. But many people have difficultly with their new body image. If you struggle to accept your body after significant weight loss then […]

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September 24, 2020 Bariatric, Preparing foremotional health, Emotional Support, support groups, therapist, weight loss journey, weight loss surgery

Manage Emotional Health after Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is no easy operation. Physically it takes its toll as recovery takes a good month. And chances are that you’ve focused all of your energies on physical health after weight loss surgery. But I will bet that you have paid little thought to the emotional toll that such a massive life change […]

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September 9, 2020 Bariatric, Bariatric Surgerybariatric, burn fat, calories, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, lose weight, nutrients, obese, overeating, surgeries, surgery, weight loss

Bariatric Surgery: Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass

Bariatric surgery is a term that encompasses many different treatments — such as a gastric sleeve surgery. All of these treatments and surgical procedures are aimed at obese people who need to lose weight. The idea with each of them is they alter your digestive system to promote more weight loss. Many obese individuals need […]

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August 9, 2020 Aftercare, Bad Habits, Bariatric, Strugglescauses of weight regain, cope with stress without turning to food, reducing stress after bariatric surgery, stress, stress after bariatric surgery, stress-eating

Reducing Stress after Bariatric Surgery

Stress-eating is among the most common causes of weight regain after bariatric surgery. Moreover, if it is left untreated, the issue can significantly reduce your quality of life. It’s important, then, to learn about reducing stress after bariatric surgery. “What is more dangerous than death? Mental stress.” – Anusha Waddepelli Vacation and short-term distractions can […]

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July 30, 2020 Bariatric, Bariatric Dietbariatric diet, Diet Hacks after Bariatric Surgery, Diets, digestion, drinking, eat healthy, eating, recipes, sweet-tooth

Healthy Diet Hacks after Bariatric Surgery

Good health habits are generally slow to develop. And it takes a lot of effort to stay the course for the long journey. After the bariatric diet ends, we try various other diets and exercise routines. Yet still we seek that magical combination of what is both enjoyable and easy to stick with. And that’s precisely […]

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July 17, 2020 Aftercare, Bariatric, Get Fit, Getting Active4 Gentle Exercise Options after Bariatric Surgery, aquatic therapy, exercise, exercises, exercising, fitness, gym, hiking, pilates, swimming, Walking, working out, yoga

4 Gentle Exercises after Bariatric Surgery

When you’ve been sedentary and morbidly obese for a long time, it can be difficult to get into a regular exercise routine. Following the weight loss that comes from bariatric surgery, you’ll feel renewed energy. But you may still need to take things at a slow pace for your safety. It’s unlikely you’ll be ready […]

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June 17, 2020 Aftercare, Bariatric, Struggles, Weight Gainbariatric surgery, calories, Dr. Kim Daniels, emotions, excess skin, psychology, regain, relationship with food, support, weight, weight regain after bariatric surgery

Psychological Reasons for Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery

Weight regain after bariatric surgery is a reality.  The numbers aren’t conclusive, but one study found that excess weight loss is at approximately 77% within the first year but drops to 56% after five years.  Another study found that only 40% of gastric bypass patients maintained a 30% or more loss after 12 years.  Obviously, […]

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June 16, 2020 Bariatric, Complications, Obesity, Social Issues of Obesityattorney, bariatric surgery, fat shaming, Healthcare, Malpractice, medical, obese, obesity, plastic surgery, treatment, weight bias, weight discrimination

Advocating for Your Healthcare as an Obese Patient

At one time or another, we are subject to fat shaming and weight discrimination. Even in the sacred space of healthcare, practitioners often treat us indifferently rather than properly. The New York Times newspaper reports our healthcare system — in its attitudes, equipment and common practices — is ill prepared. And its practitioners are often […]

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