Bariatric surgery is intended to help patients lose weight. However, not all weight loss is good for you. Patients who do not follow dietary and exercise recommendations after weight loss surgery may lose muscle tissue, which will decrease strength and can undermine long-term overall weight loss. In fact, your overall health goals following a bariatric Read More »

The season of celebrations and treats, the month of December can be a particularly difficult period to maintain your weight loss efforts. Our routines are thrown off during the holidays as we fit more activities into our schedules, and we are often surrounded by tempting foods and beverages that are part of the season. Tip Read More »

After bariatric surgery, patients who follow recommendations regarding food choices and regular activity are most successful in their weight-loss pursuits. While dietary recommendations may vary somewhat depending on individual differences among patients, certain guidelines are encouraged for most patients.  Among the most important of these guidelines are avoidance of refined and processed foods and consuming Read More »

Bariatric surgery promotes weight loss and improved health in many patients.  However, it is important to follow up with your surgeon and nutritionist, as patients who undergo weight loss surgery have an increased risk for micronutrient deficiencies.  In fact, some patients may even have micronutrient deficiencies prior to surgery.  Though the changes to your digestive Read More »

Your body is made up of many parts that each have a unique function. The many activities of your different organs are elegantly coordinated by sophisticated communication systems in the body. For instance, your nervous system allows your brain to take in information about what is going on around you and helps you to make Read More »