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The Critical Role of Support Groups After Bariatric SurgeryI would be so happy to find a local in-person meeting. People just don't seem to want that anymore.- JJreb
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Bariatric Surgery MisconceptionsThank you for the article on Misconceptions of Bariatric Surgery and Obesity. Some of that was new information I needed to hear in more detail...- FinallyMe
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Bariatric Surgery Post-Op EatingI'm to stay away from having much starch. No rice, pasta, not a lot of potatoes, little amount of oatmeal or cream of wheat is ok. Stay off...- KristiLyn
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Bariatric Surgery Post-Op EatingThis list is completely different than the list my doctor gave me at 2 weeks for pureed foods, and it is all proteins, cottage cheese, ground...
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What Is Dumping Syndrome?I have had dumping issues since I had my gall bladder removed. I now take a fiber pill, fiber gummies and two anti diarrhea pills every day. I...
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Bariatric Surgery Misconceptions
this article is from The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Phone: +1 (352) 331-4900 Email: info@asmbs.org https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-misconceptions Bariatric Surgery Misconceptions Misconception...- dianeseattle
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This is Why Portion Controlled Meals Are Superb For Weight Loss
Understanding Portion Control for Effective Weight Loss If we look at portion-controlled meals, what we are trying to do is to ensure that the portion size contains enough energy and nutrients for you to survive and be healthy, but not so much that your body can store some of the portions... -
Eating After Weight Loss Surgery: The Bariatric Diet
Whether you had gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or another type of weight-loss surgery, it's so crucial to follow a proper post-bariatric surgery diet. Here's a quick rundown of what the bariatric diet looks like following surgery. Phase 1: Clear Liquids (1-2 days after surgery) Immediately... -
The Critical Role of Support Groups After Bariatric Surgery
Undergoing bariatric surgery is just the first step in a lifelong journey of massive physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes. While the initial rapid weight loss seems like the hard part, patients soon realize they need help dealing with the aftermath in order to maintain their results...- KristenJH
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What Insurance Covers Bariatric Surgery?
What Insurance Covers Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to various surgical procedures performed to help people with obesity lose weight. These procedures, such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and lap band surgery, reduce the size of the stomach...
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Eating After Weight Loss Surgery: The Bariatric Diet
- KristenJH
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Whether you had gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or another type of weight-loss surgery, it's so crucial to follow a proper post-bariatric... -
10 Benefits of Eating Protein Bars: Why Are Protein Bars Good For You?
- KristenJH
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Before we go into the 10 health benefits of protein bars, let's first define what these magical treats are! In the below picture, the three... -
This is Why Portion Controlled Meals Are Superb For Weight Loss
- KristenJH
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Understanding Portion Control for Effective Weight Loss If we look at portion-controlled meals, what we are trying to do is to ensure that the... -
Why Are Vitamins So Important After Bariatric Surgery?
- KristenJH
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Bariatric surgery leads to significant changes in your body's ability to digest food and absorb nutrients from the gut. Some key points on why... -
What Insurance Covers Bariatric Surgery?
- KristenJH
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What Insurance Covers Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to various surgical procedures performed to... -
The Critical Role of Support Groups After Bariatric Surgery
- KristenJH
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Undergoing bariatric surgery is just the first step in a lifelong journey of massive physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes. While the initial... -
Managing Diabetes Through Proper Nutrition
- KristenJH
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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, posing significant health challenges and daily dietary decisions. Nutrition plays... -
New Direction Advanced Weight Management System
- KristenJH
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New Direction Advanced Weight Loss Program Obesity has become a major public health issue in recent decades. More than 70% of American adults are... -
An overview of my journey... so far.
- eladams2015
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Diane asked me about posting about my journey so far... I wrote this overview in response. It is very high level about how I ended up obese and... -
Bariatric Surgery Misconceptions
- dianeseattle
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this article is from The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Phone: +1 (352) 331-4900 Email: info@asmbs.org... -
How to Survive Dumping Syndrome
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Regain After Weight Loss Surgery
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Invest In Yourself: 6 Ways To Grow As A Person
- Kevin
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[Original Article at AmBari Nutrition] Losing weight can be a powerful first step in improving your quality of life, but it isn’t the only part... -
What Is Dumping Syndrome?
- Kevin
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If you’ve done your homework on weight loss surgery, you’ve likely come across the dreaded dumping syndrome. This condition commonly occurs in... -
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) Basics
- Kevin
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The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) surgery is the most common bariatric surgery performed in the United States, and has been performed for well... -
Glycemic Index (GI)
- Kevin
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The Glycemic Index is a measure of how foods that are high in carbohydrates raise blood glucose. The standard for this ranking system is pure... -
Vitamin D - Dangers & Proaction
- Kevin
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Dangers of Low Vitamin D First off: it is worth noting that Vitamin D deficiency is very common. 32% of children and 50% of adults need more of... -
How To Start A Local Support Group
- Kevin
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Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups provide many people with an excellent opportunity to discuss the personal and professional issues involved with...