Bariatrics

A cold beer after a rough day at work is relaxing for some. Bubbly champagne is associated with celebrations—weddings, promotions, parties. Alcohol is an essential part of our social settings. Gone under the knife recently? If yes,…

Hey Bariatric Pre Ops and Post Ops!  Are you craving sugar ?  Let's chat...  Scientists have found that sugar is addictive and stimulates the same pleasure centers of the brain as cocaine or heroin. Just like those hard-core drugs, getting…

"Eat More Protein" - are you tired of hearing about it ? Let's Chat Protein Basics  The worn out bariatric expression "Eat More Protein" - are you tired of hearing about it ?  Let's break it down so you too can become the protein pro !…

Why would a doctor recommend bariatric surgery with the expectation of taking vitamins for a long while? Isn't VSG a reduction surgery, not malabsorption?  Why would vitamins be required ? Almost all of the vitamins and minerals that we…

Bariatric surgery is great.  It gives patients back their life.  They get their health back.  They are able to stop all sorts of medications.  They can get on airplanes with no seat extender.  They go to the amusement parks with their kids.…

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 control and make better choices based on…

Hair loss after bariatric surgery is very common and can bring stress to men and women. While we all want to achieve great weight loss results, there are some potential risks associated with having this type of surgery. Hair loss related to…

Developing healthy eating habits is necessary for making the most of bariatric surgery. The surgery can only be successful if you turn over a new leaf, adhering to a nutritious diet. After the surgery, there will be physical restrictions on…

Traveling to another country for a weight loss surgery can no doubt be intimidating. There’s no denying that. Similarly, there is also no denying the fact that the world is getting smaller; more and more people are now choosing to…

Let's chat about Processed foods, which have been the hot topic of many a nutrition discussion lately. What's the concern? It has become the victim for numerous illnesses, from obesity to heart disease, cancer to diabetes. As food…