After Bariatric Surgery
No Exercise, No Diet Weight Loss. Does It Exist?
If you’re considering bariatric surgery, you have likely tried many diet and exercise programs to get back into shape over the years. If you haven’t been successful, don’t beat yourself up. Unfortunately, for most, these programs are not effective. Many patients regain their weight, and often put on even more, after some time. Despite a lifetime of being bombarded with diet plans that claim to work, we continue to be lured into the promise of weight loss and fat-busting with […]
Diet or Exercise: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?
Whether you are a bariatric patient or not, diet and exercise are vital components of any weight loss program. But while the concept of simple calories in versus more calories out for weight loss is true, it does not tell the whole story. Diet and exercise contribute to weight loss and improved health in different ways.
Eliminating “Forever Chemicals” as Part of Your Post-op Weight Loss Plan
You have undoubtedly received plenty of advice on diet and exercise. You have a post-operative manual from your practice, giving you the blueprint for how to lose weight consistently and safely over time. You are also motivated, partly by your decision to have weight loss surgery, but also because you’ve seen the dramatic results early on. However, calories in and out may not always be the end of the story, and we must look at the weight loss process overall […]
Who Needs to Know You Are Considering Bariatric Surgery?
Let’s cut right to the chase. The decision to have bariatric surgery is a very personal one. Many factors come into play when you make that decision, and whom you tell is, frankly, entirely up to you. We have some patients that wish to tell everyone they know about their decision, while others don’t say a word to anyone but their medical team. Either way is acceptable, but there are a few considerations: If you keep your decision about bariatric […]
From a Bariatric Patient: 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Bariatric Surgery
As a person who prides herself on her ability to research any topic to death, I thought I knew everything there was to know about bariatric surgery and recovering from it before I walked in the hospital doors. In some cases, I was happy; in others, less so, to learn, I could not have been more wrong. Everyone has a different experience when they go through bariatric surgery, so I can’t promise you that my exact experience will be the […]
Is It Better to Skip a Meal or Eat Fast Food as a Bariatric Patient?
The simple answer to whether to skip a meal or opt for fast food is that neither is optimal, but we all know life happens sometimes, and some circumstances are out of our control. There is a lot of preparation and education required before undergoing bariatric surgery. After surgery, you will have to continue to follow up with your doctor and may want to consider seeing a nutritionist. They can still be challenging even if you prepare for situations such […]
Moderation – The Key to Success After Bariatric Surgery
One of the hallmarks of a successful post-bariatric surgery life and indeed keeping weight off, even without bariatric surgery, is moderation. Over the past several decades, with ever-increasing portion sizes and the hectic life most Americans lead, restraint can go by the wayside. Consuming too few calories can be, in its own way, as destructive as consuming too many. Similarly, working out too much can be as bad as not working out enough. That’s why we preach moderation. Moderation is […]
Do Sculpting Procedures Help You Lose Weight?
The number of sculpting procedures available today has increased dramatically over the years past. So too have the number of patients employing these procedures for fat elimination. However, there can be some confusion about how effective these procedures are in the weight loss process. And the bottom line is that these procedures are not effective at helping patients lose a significant amount of weight. Instead, they are geared toward removing small amounts of fat to improve the contour and shape […]
Are There Any Absolute Dietary No-Nos After Bariatric Surgery?
We often discuss bariatric surgery with patients who do not know much about the process. Near the top of the list of concerns is trepidation around eliminating something they love. This usually revolves around food or drink that they particularly enjoy or may represent comfort in times of stress or sadness. This brings up whether anything is genuinely off-limits after bariatric surgery.
Body Image Questions and Concerns
You may have lived with excess weight or obesity for decades – even your entire life. And while you may have become used to living with all the physical and social impediments it causes, you may not be aware of how much it has affected your psyche, particularly when it comes to body image. After bariatric surgery, patients who follow their postoperative diet and lifestyle often experience exceptional weight loss and disease improvement or resolution. We can objectively measure this […]
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