Gastric Sleeve

Non Meat Bariatric Friendly Meal Ideas for Catholics on Good Friday
Posted in: Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Obesity, Boca Raton, weight loss, Bariatric Surgery | Posted on: 18 April, 2019
This Friday is Good Friday, an important day for Catholics. In observance of Good Friday, many Catholics do not eat beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and other meats. For weight loss surgery patients, that can greatly limit their choices for high quality proteins to help them meet their daily protein goal (usually around 60-80 grams of protein) after bariatric surgery. Consuming adequate protein is crucial for maintaining muscle mass while losing weight.
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5 High Sugar Vegetables and 5 Low Sugar Vegetables
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Carbohydrates | Tags: Bariatric Patients, Protein, weight loss surgery, gastric band, bariatric surgeon | Posted on: 22 March, 2019
Vegetables should be a huge priority in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band post op diet, just behind protein which should be the first priority. Starting at Stage 5, post op bariatric patients who are tolerating their diets should begin adding lettuce and soft cooked, low starch vegetables. When Stage 6 begins, you can add raw vegetables for more variety and texture in your diet.
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Morbid Obesity and the Flu
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Obesity, weight loss, lap band surgery, Flu, stroke, BMI, morbid obesity, type 2 diabetes, Miami, Boca Raton, gallbladder disease, lose weight | Tags: BMI, weight loss, Flu, Influenza, stroke, type2diabetes, Miami, morbidobesity | Posted on: 31 January, 2019
If you are morbidly obese, you may a higher risk of being hospitalized with the flu or other similar respiratory virus. According to a recent study, risk of hospitalization was highest for adults at the lowest and highest ends of the BMI spectrum. Those who fell into the “normal” range had the lowest risk of hospitalization.
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Fish, Including Salmon, Can Be Well Tolerated After Bariatric Surgery
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, weight loss, lap band surgery, weight loss surgery, Bariatric Surgery, , Center of Excellence, | Tags: gastricsleeve, Protein, salmon, Post-op, bariatric surgery, Week Night Dinner, | Posted on: 17 January, 2019
Many gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients report some difficulty tolerating their usual protein choices following weight loss surgery. Chicken is often a favorite protein option due to it’s high protein content, low fat content, mild flavor, and availability. But some bariatric patients are surprised to learn that their post surgical body does not tolerate chicken like it used to.
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Managing Chronic Stress
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Obesity, Boca Raton, weight loss, Weight Loss Patients, lap band, lose weight, exercise, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dietitian, psychiatrist, stress | Tags: weightloss, stress, sleep, mindfulness, exercise, Chronicstress | Posted on: 27 December, 2018
Managing chronic stress can help you regain some control over your life and can reduce or eliminate many of the health effects chronic stress can induce (such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and infections). There are a number of strategies to help you reduce chronic stress, and we’ve gathered a few:
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How Chronic Stress Can Affect Your Health
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Obesity, weight loss, weight loss surgery, Bariatric Surgery, High Blood Pressure, type 2 diabetes, Boca Raton | Posted on: 17 December, 2018
Stress is a pretty common occurrence among adults, and holiday time can add to it. We’ve all felt the effects of stress at one time or another due to a deadline, test, or an emergency- the fast heart beat, the sweating, the heightened state of alertness. But chronic stress- stress that does not subside, but rather persists- can put pressure on the body that can lead to negative side effects.
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Seafood Stuffed Avocados
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, obesity surgery, Gastric Band, weight loss, protein, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Bariatric Surgery, Obese, overweight, weight loss surgery, bariatric patients, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, avocado, weight loss diet, bariatric post op diet, Boca Raton | Tags: weightloss, avocado, Post-op, bariatric surgery, gastricsleeve, seafood | Posted on: 07 November, 2018
Many gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients report difficulty swallowing and digesting chicken and beef after their bariatric surgery. Since adequate protein intake is so important after weight loss surgery (with a goal of 60-80 grams of protein), not being able to eat proteins they usually tolerate can make eating and meeting their protein intake a challenge.
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Protein Content of Different Cheeses: A Handy Chart for Weight Loss Surgery Patients
Posted in: Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Gastric Band, weight loss, Calories, protein, CenterofExcellence, Bariatric Surgery, post bariatric surgery diet, Miami, gastric bypass | Tags: Protein, Miami, gastric sleeve, Cheese, bariatric surgery | Posted on: 21 September, 2018
Cheese is often one of the foods that gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients add back into their diet after starting on their post bariatric surgery diet . Cheeses like ricotta and cottage cheese can often be tolerated even in the pureed stage of the diet. As weight loss surgery patients graduate from stage to stage, cheese is often a food that can help patients meet their protein goals as it can fit in at foods at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and as snacks (if needed).
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Can Bariatric Patients Do This For One Minute?
Posted in: Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Miami, weight loss, Orlando, gallbladder removal, revisional surgery, blood sugar, blood pressure, weight loss surgery, bariatric patients, bone health, osteoporosis, hernia surgery, gastric bypass, Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery | Tags: Miami, running, oneminute, exercise, bonehealth, osteoporosis, weightloss, | Posted on: 12 September, 2018
One minute can be a good goal for a non-runner to achieve. When on a walk, set a timer on your phone and begin running when you hit the ‘start’ button. Run like you’re trying to catch something or someone. It’s OK if have a hard time making it the full minute. Just keep trying every day for one minute, and you will be able to do it. Then, you could try adding a second minute later in your walk or doubling your running time for a two-minute interval. A second minute, or even third, does seem to increase the benefit to your bone health. Plus, it burns a few more calories that can contribute to weight loss.
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An Easy Recipe for Bariatric Patients Who Don’t Know What to Do with Chicken Thighs
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Boca Raton, Miami, weight loss, fiber, protein, weight loss surgery, Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, high protein | Tags: weeknightdinner, Protein, chickenthighs | Posted on: 30 August, 2018
Chicken thighs have a reputation for being juicy and flavorful, a perfect combination for bariatric patients. The dark meat of chicken thighs is moister than chicken breast, which is helpful to gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients struggling to eat protein after their surgery.
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