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Getting Into Pre-Op Shape

Many people incorrectly assume that life change starts only after bariatric surgery.  Life change should start quite a while BEFORE weight loss surgery to have the best outcome!  Read on to get some great tips on how to get yourself […]

Dealing With Excess Skin After Weight Loss Surgery

If you’ve done any research about weight loss surgery, you’ve probably come across some startling photos of people with large amounts of excess skin. If you are considering weight loss surgery, the fear of unsightly loose skin may understandably make you […]

Grocery Shopping After Weight Loss Surgery

Life after weight loss surgery truly is a whole new world!  Even the most mundane things like grocery shopping will now likely be very different experiences.  Let’s look at some strategies for grocery shopping to help keep you on track […]

Tips for the Pureed Diet Stage

The pureed diet stage can be one of the most difficult of the bariatric surgery process.  When and for how long you will be in this stage is up to your physician, so be sure the follow the directions you’re […]

Going to Restaurants After Weight Loss Surgery

Odds are that, going through the journey of weight loss surgery, you’ve been eating at home a LOT!  But, inevitably, at some point, you’re going to get invited to a restaurant.  Whether it’s a family outing, a holiday celebration, a […]

Dealing With Body Dysmorphia

Body dysmorphia is defined as a focus on perceived flaws in one’s appearance.  Often these flaws are exaggerated in the mind of the patients and may be unnoticeable to others.  In the most extreme of cases, this can reach the […]

The Benefits of Home Exercise

A vital component of successful bariatric surgery is regular exercise. If we’re not careful, we can put too much emphasis on our diet, neglecting the importance of physical fitness. But often, it can seem overwhelming to know how to get […]

Buying Clothes During Weight Loss

One of the most exciting parts of your weight loss journey is fitting into new clothes!  It’s such a tangible example of your success when you can fit into a smaller size.  Plus, it’s fun to try out new styles […]

How Journaling Helps Bariatric Patients Be Successful

When embarking on the journey of weight loss surgery, the plethora of information can seem overwhelming. Monitoring fluid intake, exercise, food tolerance, etc. is a lot! Keeping a weight loss journal is one of the best ways to ensure that […]

Five Ways to Mitigate the Thanksgiving Splurge

Holiday time is a wonderful opportunity to gather and reconnect with family and friends, but it usually revolves around food. For someone with a normal BMI, this isn’t a terribly scary prospect. However, for someone who has undergone bariatric surgery, […]

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