Bariatric Surgery

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Ten Things to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Tags: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 08-Jul-2021
There’s a lot to think about before your weight loss surgery. How could your life change after weight loss? How might your relationships change? How will your body and brain adapt to your new, smaller stomach? Will you be able to reduce or eliminate some medications? What exercises will you do once you’ve been cleared by your bariatric surgeon? Will your food preferences change after gastric sleeve surgery? But, what to put in your hospital bag shouldn’t be a question that leaves you guessing.
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Packed with Protein and Flavor: Ham Roll Up Ideas for Bariatric Patients
Tags: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 28-Jun-2021
Thinly sliced deli meat can be a great protein option after gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band surgery. It can be eaten on it’s own, as part of a meal, or as a snack. Deli meat can vary in protein amounts based on the meat and the portion size, but according to the USDA 1 cup of sliced deli ham or turkey offers around 185 calories, 1 gram carbohydrates, and 27 grams protein.
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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, Bariatric Surgery, weight loss surgery, Center of Excellence, , | Tags: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 17-Jan-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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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: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 07-Nov-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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Does Your State Have the Highest Rate of Obesity?
Posted in: Obesity, Gastric Band, Boca Raton, Miami, CenterofExcellence, Bariatric Surgery, lose weight, cancers, Obese, BMI, blood pressure, weight loss surgery, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, lap band, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, American Heart Association | Tags: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 10-Oct-2018
The 2018 State of Obesity report was released in September. The American Heart Association’s CEO Nancy Brown released this statement based on the report: “This year’s State of Obesity report presents a stark illustration of the toll the obesity epidemic continues to take on our nation. A record number of states-seven-report adult obesity rates of at least 35 percent.
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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: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 21-Sep-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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One Change Bariatric Patients May Not Be Prepared For
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Gastric Band, Boca Raton, Miami, weight loss, Sleeve Gastrectomy, CenterofExcellence, gastricsleeve, weight loss surgery, Bariatric Surgery, dehydration, gastric banding, mindful | Tags: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 29-Aug-2018
Once you schedule your bariatric surgery, life changes. You will have lab work and appointments to go on. You will have a new diet to plan for and a hospital stay to pack for. Once you have your gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band surgery there are many more changes to prepare for:
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Udder Confusion: Redefining Milk
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, weight loss, Bariatric Surgery, gastric banding | Tags: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 01-Aug-2018
An almond doesn’t lactate, FDA Commissioner, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, said at a summit in Washington in July. It was a line that would dominate headlines across the nation. It’s true: an almond doesn’t lactate. But what does that have to do with almond milk?
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3 Tips for Bariatric Patients to Get Their Exercise In When It’s Hot Out
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Lap Band, Gastric Band, Boca Raton, weight loss, Calories, exercise, Bariatric Surgery, dehydration | Tags: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 12-Jul-2018
Summer in Florida can be hot. Really hot. Like standing next to the sun hot. Despite the heat, bariatric surgery patients still need to exercise to help promote weight loss, build muscle, and improve their body and mind. But how do you exercise in the heat without getting heat stroke or dehydration?
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Will Bariatric Patients Be Ready for Clean Meat?
Posted in: Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, weight loss, protein, Bariatric Patients, weight loss surgery, Bariatric Surgery, food safety | Tags: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 21-Jun-2018
Recent environmental and political events have highlighted the need for sustainable foods. Producing foods, fibers, and other plant and animal products using farming and production techniques that protect the environment, public health, and animal welfare has become a hot button issue for many Americans. We see the label bandied about a lot regarding fish, grains, and produce, but there is also a lot of concern regarding the sustainable production of meat.
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