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Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery: Yes, No, Maybe?

We offer strong opinions and guidelines for those of you considering a cocktail at some point after having had bariatric surgery. We have always f...

Top 10 Bariatric Mistakes

We asked our Facebook bariatric support group members a simple question about handling their hunger early in their first year or two. What they sai...

7 Tips for NOT Gaining Weight on Vacation. (and still have a blast!)

If you dont start living now, you will one day be 95 years old clutching an unchecked bucket list. You donít have to go far... you really do not ha...

16 Problems to Watch For After Bariatric Surgery - Part One

There are many situations that may arise after having a bariatric weight loss surgery procedure ñ even long after the initial healing. Itís importa...

FAQ: Is it okay for me to have wine?

Most doctors say okay for you to have wine IF you are at least one year post op.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Causes Alcoholism! Really? Nope. It Grabs Attention Though.

Bariatric surgery doesn't necessarily cause alcoholism, the procedure just happens to be performed on a population that carries a lot of emotional...

Post-op Drinking. Should we? Tis the Season for Parties.

It is important that we have an open and honest discussion of holiday drinking so we not only know what to expect, but can handle ourselves like la...