Bariatric Eating: Gastric Bypass and Weight-Loss Surgery (WLS) Support

Expert Tips & Tricks you need for Success

Bariatric Advice
& Support

Everything you need to know about living your best post-op bariatric surgery life.

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Pro Tip for Post Op Success

Take care of yourself. Feed your family good food. CHANGE the entire dynamic of your home. STOP killing your kids with the same weapon you were using to kill yourself....

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How to Recognize Satiety aka Satisfaction

I want to point out something many of you might not even know you are doing. Mindless Eating and Grazing is a behavior that will stop our weight loss faster...

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The Honeymoon Phase

The real goal of weight loss surgery is to take 100 pounds off your back while you get your act together and change your relationship with food and your habits...

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Consistency Is Key

A lot of people struggle with motivation and not understanding what it actually takes to get to goal and stay there.

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Quarantine Question: Have You Already Gained Weight?

If you said YES, it's time for some reality. If your weight loss has only STALLED, understand that it won't be long until you're gaining again. So listen up. There...

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Carb Confusion? Free Fruit & Veg Cheatsheet!

Hate to drop this bomb BUT... fruit smoothies slow your weight loss and sweet potatoes make you hungry!

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FAQ: How is Inspire protein powder different or BETTER?

"I am using another brand of protein that doesn't taste very good but it also causes my stomach to rumble and I sometimes have to run to the bathroom. I...

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FAQ: How can you eat all that? That's a lot of food!

Ouch. Sadly this is an all too common comment written when someone PROUDLY shares a photo of their amazing meal in our Facebook Support Groups.

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Bariatric Surgery ONLY Makes Your Stomach Smaller!

Bariatric surgery ONLY makes your stomach smaller - otherwise you're exactly the same!

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EAT Your Vitamins

A bunch of carrots trumps a bunch of pills.

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A Tale of Two Suppers

One of the most common issues we hear about is late night food cravings and an inability to stay on track. We know why but the reason escapes a lot...

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