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Pre-Op Bariatric Diet Shopping List
Preparing a health-filled pre-op bariatric diet shopping list before my gastric bypass was not easy for me. After a lifetime of being a processed food junkie, I did not understand what were the most healthful choices for my bariatric life. It was much more challenging than I expected. So, to simplify bariatric food shopping for you, we’ve […]
Bariatric Diet Phase 1 Shopping List
Preparing for the Bariatric Diet Phase 1 Preparing a health-filled bariatric diet phase 1 shopping list for my gastric bypass was not easy for me. It took a long time to learn the most healthful choices for my bariatric life. It was much more challenging than I expected. So, to simplify bariatric food shopping for you, […]
Negative Emotions That Accompany Weight-Loss Surgery
Self-Perception and Obesity Obesity is both an emotional and physical condition. It promotes apprehension and personal doubt that can spark self-analysis about weight gain and how it came to be. Obese people can also be hyper-critical about who they are and pass judgments that violate their own best interest. Emotions often overrule rationale and shred […]
You Can Be a Bariatric Surgery Success Story
How do you personally define bariatric surgery success? If asked what are your long-term weight loss goals, you would probably give positive, upbeat responses. It would be a shock to hear that your intention is to gain back every pound you lost over the course of the next 5 years. But it happens. I recall […]
Bariatric Weight Loss “How to Get it Done”
Many people are living longer, staying healthier, and living more productive lives owing to bariatric weight loss from the surgery and lifestyle changes. Often times people have the bariatric surgery and a weight loss goal in mind. But there is a crucial component between the bariatric surgery and the goal weight that is often overlooked, or […]
Do this Before Talking to Your Doctor About Bariatric Surgery
If you are like most people who are overweight, you will explore many options before talking to your doctor about bariatric surgery. Attempts are usually made to lose weight through diet, exercise, and medication before bariatric surgery is seriously considered. This is good because a history of weight loss attempts is required before getting approval […]
Bariatric Surgery is Just the First Step
Most people diet at one time or another. Even those who have had bariatric surgery will need to adjust eating habits at some point to prevent weight regain. Dieting is a common practice that almost everyone has experienced. How then do we diet and what do we expect from the effort? Are you goal-oriented? When […]
10 Common Obesity Surgery Questions
You’ll want to talk to your primary care doctor for in-depth discussions on your options for obesity surgery. What follows are commonly asked questions and a few quick answers to get you started with your doctor discussion. 1. What is the age limit for obesity surgery? A team of health professionals – usually including a […]
10 Bariatric Surgery Terms You Need to Know
If you’re just beginning your weight loss surgery journey, the myriad of bariatric surgery terms can be confusing. To help you navigate this unknown territory, we’ve compiled a list of 10 common bariatric surgery terms you’re likely to encounter along your path. Bariatric surgery There are several options in bariatric surgery, commonly known as weight […]
Confronting Bariatric Surgery Fears
Bariatric surgery is a safe procedure if performed by a skilled bariatric surgeon in an appropriate medical facility. No operation is without risks, although the potential for harm is minimized if the bariatric surgeon is highly-competent and the hospital is well-prepared to handle any crisis. In addition, the chances of having life-threatening health complications from […]
Mental Health Support for Bariatric Patients
There are a number of issues that bariatric patients will need to address before and after obesity surgery. Prior to weight loss surgery, there will be an evaluation to determine the patient’s overall physical condition and to assess whether the individual is an appropriate candidate for bariatric surgery. Bariatric patients will not only establish an intimate relationship […]
Bariatric Surgery Nursing Care
The World Health Organization estimates that there are one billion people worldwide who are overweight. Of those one billion people, 300 million meet the criteria of obese. As the incidence of morbid obesity increases so does the number of weight loss surgeries. Given the currrent volume, bariatric surgery nursing care has become an intricate and […]
Obesity Surgery and Birth Order Are Linked
About 34% of adults in the United States meet the criteria for obesity. Contributing factors are well-documented and genetic, metabolic, environmental, and behavioral risk factors have been identified. Family factors are also influential; children of obese parents are more likely to become obese adults themselves. Research has discovered that birth order is also a contributing factor to obesity. Not […]
Talking to Your Doctor About Obesity Surgery
Talking to your doctor about obesity surgery can be uncomfortable. Perhaps you are embarrassed about your weight or perhaps you believe your doctor might be judgmental. Unfortunately, your fears may have substance. Some physicians do maintain stereotypes about people who are obese. In addition, many doctors do not feel they are adequately trained to talk about weight […]
Choosing the Right Bariatric Surgeon
There are many reasons why people need the help of a good bariatric surgeon. Morbid obesity contributes to a number of illnesses including heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, and respiratory problems. More than 300,000 people die each year from obesity related illnesses. I once had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, […]
Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery
Prior to my gastric bypass, I read, The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients by Colleen Cook, which educated on how to maintain long-term weight loss following bariatric surgery. My experience with my bariatric surgeon’s support group is that it was useful in preparing me pre-surgery and useful in managing my new anatomy in the short-term post-op. Though […]
