Gastric Bypass

Symptoms of Sugar Detox and How You Can Prevent Them
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 16 October, 2019
Before gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band surgery, bariatric surgeons often recommend patients limit their sugar intake as part of their presurgical preparations. Dr. Shillingford, MD recommends his patients begin reducing their sugar intake more than two weeks prior to their surgery date. This reduction in sugar can help with the transition to their preop diet, encourage presurgical weight loss, and help reduce the size of the liver.
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Ricotta Bake: Delicious and Soft Food for After Your Bariatric Surgery
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 27 September, 2019
Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients are always asking for suggestions for their pureed and soft stages following their weight loss surgery. While many bariatric patients can handle protein rich foods pureed in a food processor or blender, some people prefer to eat foods that resemble a more normal consistency but still qualify as pureed/soft. For some, refried beans were a staple in the pureed stage. For others, low sugar greek yogurt was their “go to” protein-rich pureed food.
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What Protein to Eat For Breakfast When You Can Not Tolerate Eggs
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 18 September, 2019
One side effect of bariatric surgery can be changes in food preferences. This can be especially true in the early stages after gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band surgery, but may also persist.
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How Do YOU Feel About Cilantro?
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 16 September, 2019
Cilantro is the kind of food you either love or hate, with little room for any opinion in between. Either people want to put it in nearly every food they eat (and drink) or they want to make it illegal to grow or eat the herb.
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Four Health Benefits Seen in Bariatric Surgery Patients
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 12 September, 2019
A study published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at obese patients with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric banding, or duodenal switch).
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If You Don’t Have Insurance for Bariatric Surgery, Consider Care Credit
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 03 September, 2019
Not everyone has health insurance, and even those who have health insurance may not have coverage for bariatric procedures. Each insurance policy is different. To learn if you have coverage for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band surgery, it’s best to read your plan documents or call your insurance provider to find out.
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Why Bariatric Patients Should Stop Chewing Gum
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 03 September, 2019
Some people use chewing gum as a weight loss aid. The idea is that if their mouth is occupied by calorie free gum then they aren’t eating calorie laden foods, which helps reduce their overall caloric intake and promotes weight loss. Yet, bariatric patients are told not to chew gum. Why?
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Five Facts that Might Surprise You
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 09 August, 2019
Obesity is a worldwide problem. The World Health Organization estimates that 13% of the word’s adults are obese. In America, that number is closer to 40%. 93 million Americans over 18 are obese. The problem is not just obesity, but the risk of other health conditions that often accompany obesity, like type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
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Five Fun Summer Activities for Weight Loss
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 09 August, 2019
Summer can be a great time to try new outdoor weight loss activities in Florida. With so many miles of coastline plus all the other bodies of water, there is no shortage of ways to cool off while exercising outdoors. For gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients learning to incorporate fun, healthy activities that serve as both recreation and exercise at the same time is a great way to embrace your new healthier lifestyle after weight loss surgery.
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Low Carb Breakfast (or Lunch or Dinner) Burrito
Posted in: gastric bypass | Posted on: 09 August, 2019
Technically it doesn’t have to be a ‘breakfast burrito.’ You can eat it any time of the day and it’s still delicious. We call it a breakfast burrito because it’s filled with eggs, but you could add fillings or toppings to make it seem more like lunch or dinner. These kinds of recipes are great because you can make them different each time and keep coming up with flavor combinations that add variety to your weight loss diet.
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