After Surgery


After Bariatric Surgery Protein: Plant vs Animal

October 1, 2025

Protein is protein, right? Not exactly. As a macronutrient, protein is the building block of bones, muscles, skin, hair, nails, […]

Gastric Sleeve Pouch Concerns: Stretching, Weight Regain, and Next Steps

April 23, 2025

You’ve probably noticed that your stomach is remarkably adaptable. When we eat a large meal, it stretches to hold the […]

Appetite Loss After Bariatric Surgery – and How to Respond

April 9, 2025

It may seem like a wonderful thing – you’ve had a gastric sleeve procedure, you’re losing a significant amount of […]

How Much Should You Walk Right After Bariatric Surgery?

March 19, 2025

One of the most surprising aspects of the bariatric recovery process for many of our patients is how quickly they […]

Do Pre- and Probiotics Make Any Difference in Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery?

March 5, 2025

Pre- and probiotics have been touted as a no-brainer health benefit for anyone, whether undergoing bariatric surgery or not. However, […]

Preventing Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery

February 27, 2025

Hair thinning and loss are among the most common yet startling concerns for many postoperative bariatric patients. Unfortunately, it is […]

Avoiding Reflux After the Gastric Sleeve

January 23, 2025

The gastric sleeve, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is the most popular bariatric surgical procedure in the United States—and for […]

Will I Lose Facial Fullness After Bariatric Surgery?

December 12, 2024

Deciding to undergo weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or duodenal switch, is critical for better health. […]

Back Pain – Seemingly Unusual Post Op Symptoms of Bariatric Surgery, Part One

November 14, 2024

When we tell patients that back pain after bariatric surgery is routine, they often don’t understand why. After all, it […]

The Best Way to Run During Your Weight Loss Journey

September 12, 2024

No matter how you’re losing weight – surgery, diet, exercise, or weight loss medications- exercises are crucial to hitting your […]

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