Discover all weight loss surgery options, including restrictive and malabsorptive. Learn about the experimental procedures and surgeries, and more.
Learn how to low carb meal prep after bariatric surgery. Focus on these steps and you will be confidently meal prepping in no time.
Are you wondering how to manage Loose Skin After Weight Loss? Loose skin can be a common problem after a weight loss surgery.
Let's shed a little understanding of WHY waiting for bariatric surgery is crucial and what you can do while waiting for your surgery day!
Weight Loss Surgery is in the rearview mirror but you’re STILL hungry more often than you thought you would be. Why is this happening to you?
Here bariatric surgery before and after photos of patients who have transformed their lives through gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, or...
Are you looking for a Bariatric Abdominal binder after Weight Loss Surgery? There are many benefits to wearing support including circulation. After surgery you want support and a good comfortable fitting binder for your stomach. Click here for suggestions to help you make a decision and learn why you should get one after weight loss surgery.
R ecently, an overweighed mother Elena with a pre-diabetes shocked the medical community by losing 22 lbs in just 13 days. The best thing...
It's Not Just For Weight Loss, a reduction in weight is just the tip of the iceberg to the benefits that occur after weight loss surgery.
Want to move your body and not hurt yourself after Bariatric Surgery? Are you looking for a exercise workout plan or routine that is low impact? Are you wanting to avoid injuries from fitness and working out after weight loss surgery? Do you want to get your body moving so that you can work with loose skin? This program includes videos, bands, light weights and more. This is a typical post surgery exercise program along with toning. The most forgotten body part…
Hair loss after gastric sleeve surgery is a relatively common complication. Yet, there are many things you can do to prevent or reduce it.
When it comes to bariatric surgery, you may be surprised to learn that the procedure itself is often the easiest part of the process. It’s what comes next that will require work, discipline…
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“Is sex better after weight loss surgery?” Here is everything that patients need to know about sex after weight loss surgery.
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Embarking on a weight loss journey is often seen as a transformative experience, filled with hope, determination, and a vision of a healthier self. However, what many don't anticipate are the intricate complexities that come with the changes in body image after weight loss surgery. This is a journey not just of shedding pounds but of rediscovering oneself, facing unexpected challenges, and learning to embrace the new reality in the mirror. Body image after weight loss surgery becomes a significant aspect of this transformative process, requiring patience and self-compassion.
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards becoming a healthier you! Here are 10 questions you should ask your bariatric surgeon before WLS.
Are you ready for your bariatric surgery. Make sure with this Bariatric surgery checklist before you go. You will thank me later.
Hair loss after gastric sleeve surgery is a relatively common complication. Yet, there are many things you can do to prevent or reduce it.
Stalls are common after weight loss surgery. Learn how to break a stall after weight loss surgery using these simple tips.
What are the common myths and facts of weight loss surgery? What is real and true about bariatric surgery?
Read the blog and know about the Set Point Theory Of Obesity and the successful surgeries by Oliak Center for Body Weight Loss at Orange County.
After WLS, expect the unexpected. Know there will be changes, and LOTS of them. From changes to your daily routine to changes in what foods you can tolerate and fluctuations in your weight, hunger, and energy levels, life after surgery can sure be overwhelming. Before you get frustrated and throw your hands up, know that ALL patients struggle to cope with changes along the way. Be patient, stay focused on your goals, and read today's article so you're prepared with the right tools and mindset when challenges arise.
Planning for weight loss surgery can alleviate stress that comes along with this process. Here are some steps from bariatric professionals that may help!
Are you looking for essential things for Bariatric patients after surgery that will provide comfort? I get it! I have been there myself. I have researched and tried many amazing products. I want to share things every weight loss surgery patient should get or try to help along the journey after surgery because it's not an easy process. Click here to see my favorite supplies and necessities for a bariatric patient to have for post weight loss surgery.
While many may wish to speed up recovery time for WLS, but it is crucial to give your body time to heal and adjust to a modified digestive system.
There are 2 habits after weight loss surgery that could make or break you. Be sure to read along and stay in front of any possible regain.
The surprising benefits of weight loss surgery for your mental health. From increased self-esteem and reduced depression.
These numbers are averages, so your results may vary widely. There are a number of factors that contribute to the amount of success and how fast an individual’s loss will be after weight loss surgery, including type of surgery, preop program participation, diet, exercise, overall health and persistence. Calculate your average projected weight loss here...
Gastric sleeve surgery is the most popular bariatric procedure today. It is important to understand life after gastric sleeve, to prepare for your future.
Having difficult time with weight loss plan that you can stick with ? We’ve put together this powerful list of simple weight-loss tips...
Are you going to do the liver shrinking diet in preparation for bariatric surgery? If so you may want to read this wls article to learn more about reducing
Gastrointestinal surgery for obesity, also called bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery, alters the digestive process so as to achieve rapid weight loss.
Read blogs about Gastric Sleeve Surgery for bodyweight loss In Oliak Center by Dr. David Oliak and Know more about Low BMI Gastric Sleeve results.
For people who struggle with obesity, weight loss surgery may be the most effective treatment. Learn about the different types of weight loss surgery
If you would have told me six months ago that I would be down almost 70 pounds, with 80% less stomach and 6 small scars on my tummy I would have asked you where you got the good stuff because you are clearly high AF. I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would do something SO drastic as cut out most of my stomach. Clearly I like pretty much all things bad for me so OBVIOUSLY there was NO way I would do that. True story: I always thought weight-loss surgery was the easy way out. I had quite a few close friends and family ask me if I would ever have surgery. I thought that was the rudest fucking thing they could ask me. Of course this goes back to the whole “reverse body dismorphia” thing. I just didn’t think I was THAT BIG. Like, I knew I was big, but not “have major surgery to help with it” big. Another reason I never thought I was big enough to have surgery was honestly Adawg never treated me any differently. He truly loves me however I am. Batshit crazy and all. I was never skinny in our relationship, so it’s not like he was used to that or anything. The Month Before the Big Surgery Day: The month leading up to my surgery was a breeze. I didn’t have any waiting period because my insurance didn’t cover anything. I met with my bariatric team at Acadiana Weight Loss Surgery, which included a nutritionist, a nurse, a patient advocate, a behavioral modification counselor, and a mental health counselor. Yes, you definitely need to talk to a mental health professional before you undergo something like this. They want to make sure you are in the right mental state. Mine was a Zoom call as it took place during COVID. In not so many words my girl was like,” Mel, you’re crazy AF so I’m going to need you to have 2 EXTRA sessions.” Those are my words, not hers. Haha! Basically they wanted to make sure I could use other types of stress relief that didn’t include food or alcohol and I didn’t turn to drugs. Side Note: A high number of bariatric patients have addiction transference, meaning they transfer their food addiction to gambling, alcohol, or drugs. So they really make sure they provide a lot of tools to help with any stress, etc. Thank God I got my crazy under control and they approved me for surgery! Two Weeks Leading Up To Surgery Day: On June 22nd, I started my two week pre-op diet. That consisted of a high protein, low carb, and low fat diet. I lost almost 20 pounds in those two weeks before my big day. I was so fucking excited! The night before my surgery, I was shockingly calm. I am a pretty anxious person so I was pretty surprised at how CALM I was the morning of my surgery as well. My surgeon, Dr. Eschete is the nicest, cutest, doctor on the planet. He was/ still is amazing and I would highly recommend him for this or any procedures. I finally got nervous right before they brought me back. He did a great job of calming my ass down though. AKA he gave me drugs. My surgery didn’t take too long, maybe a few hours if that. Waking up from surgery I was super nauseous from the anesthesia and felt so much pain. I let the nurse know and she gave me the good kind of pain meds. I remembering saying to her,” well this is why people do drugs!” She laughed, I was clearly high AF, and immediately went night-night. From that moment on it’s been pretty awesome, but more on that next time!
HOW I LOST MY STUBBORN BELLY FAT
Photographer Samantha Geballe documented her changing relationship with her body before, during, and after gastric bypass surgery.
Here are some bariatric breakfast ideas perfect for the soft food stage after bariatric surgery. From eggs to oatmeal and flavoured tuna there are some great ideas
Medication absorption after WLS can change depending on the procedure and the medication. Learn about the absorption impact for the RNY, VSG, DS, and Band!
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The requirements for bariatric surgery and the ideal candidate for the procedure
Loose skin after weight loss surgery is a common concern for those who have achieved significant weight loss, and it can impact one's confidence and comfort in their new body. It's essential to recognize that loose skin after weight loss surgery is a testament to the incredible journey you've undertaken and the strength you've displayed in your commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
R ecently, an overweighed mother Elena with a pre-diabetes shocked the medical community by losing 22 lbs in just 13 days. The best thing...
