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Back Pain After Bariatric Surgery. Is It Normal?

Patients undergo incredible changes in the weeks and months after their bariatric procedure. These changes run the gamut of both physical and psychological. However, one possible side effect of weight loss over the first several months after surgery that takes […]

The Best Weight Loss Options for Any BMI Level

As mentioned in this blog, BMI is an imperfect measure. However, it provides an easily calculated standard to help us understand the best weight loss options for any patient. Regarding BMI, there are various classifications, from underweight to morbid obesity. […]

How Your Waistline May Be a Better Indicator of Heart Health Than BMI

For seemingly forever, we have gauged whether we were gaining weight by the tightness of our pants’ waistband and by readings on a scale. Fortunately, we also have the more standardized Body Mass Index (BMI)—the measure for assessing health based […]

How Important Is Strength Training After Bariatric Surgery?

We intuitively know that exercise is critically important for long-term health, whether you have bariatric surgery or not. However, bariatric surgery requires a whole new dedication to your exercise program. While the biggest weight loss gains are made with a […]

Can You Eat Chocolate After Bariatric Surgery?

In the grand scheme of indulgences, chocolate is at the top of many lists, and rightly so…it’s delicious! For many patients, chocolate is one of the items they believe they’ll miss the most after bariatric surgery. However, is this fear […]

Is Coffee a Good Option After Bariatric Surgery?

Dr. Tsuda’s Key Points Minimal coffee within the first six months after surgery Longer-term coffee is OK and even protective Minimize what you put IN the coffee As with most foods and drinks, moderation is the key

Why Does Acid Reflux Occur After a Gastric Sleeve? And What We Can Do

Dr. Tsuda’s Five Key Points New or worsened GERD is possible after a gastric sleeve There is no way to predict who will experience this concern after surgery Fixing a hiatal hernia is one of the most effective ways to […]

How Do PPIs Work Differently From Antacids?

Antacids like TUMS and proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, like Nexium, Prevacid, generic omeprazole, and other similarly named over-the-counter drugs, are typically the first line of defense against mild to moderate acid reflux. These two kinds of medication work differently […]

How to Get off Wegovy/Ozempic & Zepbound/Mounjaro

All of us in the weight loss world understand the game changers that are GLP-1 receptor agonists like Wegovy / Zepbound, and their diabetes counterpart medications prescribed off-label for weight loss like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Millions more people now have […]

When You Can Start Running After Bariatric Surgery

Many of our bariatric surgery patients lose enough weight and have a significant improvement in their health and mood, and they feel invincible just a few months after bariatric surgery. This motivation often gets them through the difficult early months, […]

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