Bariatric Advice & Support

Expert Tips & Tricks you need for Success

Bariatric Advice & Support

Learn everything you need to know about living your post-op bariatric surgery life.

FAQ: Tummy Tuck 101. I'm Home... What now?

I feel better than I thought I would. I am looking down and can't believe this is my stomach - it's so flat. The doctor told me to not lift anythin...

FAQ: I'm 5 weeks post op I suddenly feel HORRIBLE & SICK. What's wrong?

You are in the throes of DEHYDRATION, which is the number one post op complication that WILL land you back in a hospital bed.

FAQ: What's Wrong With Toast??? My Nut said I can have toast!

Frequently we have people who joined our groups asking for help to lose weight or their regain who fight with us to hang on to toast in their diets...

FAQ: When do we really get it?

This is an amazing question asked often on both our support group pages and one member summed it up perfectly!

FAQ: I started Exercising And GAINED Weight, Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?

No! Muscle doesn't weigh any more than anything else. 1 lb of muscle weighs the same as 1 lb of fat.

FAQ: Why did an Admin close comments on a thread?

When comments are closed on a thread, no one should ever take it personally or think theyíve done anything ëwrongí as thatís not usually the case.

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.

FAQ: My dietician told me you can only absorb 20g of protein at a time, should I limit shake size?

Lots of dietitians *believe* this is true, when it is actually NOT. The fact is our body sucks up the amount of protein that it NEEDS at any given ...

FAQ: How can I get 'all my protein from food' like my nutritionist requires?

I had my surgery in 2001 meaning I am far enough out of surgery where I should be able to get all my protein from food - and in theory I can. Howev...