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

Mad Label Skills: Yogurt

Mad Label Skills: Yogurt

It's All Greek to me

FAQ: Can I use HONEY instead of artificial sweetener?

FAQ: Can I use HONEY instead of artificial sweetener?

Which sweetener is best to use after bariatric surgery? I don't like artificial sweeteners, can I use Honey or just a little regular sugar?

How to Outsmart the Holiday Food Pushers!

How to Outsmart the Holiday Food Pushers!

They may appear innocent but Grandma, Grandpa and your terribly jealous 'fat' sister can be brutal when it comes to your sticking to your guns.

Every Meal Does NOT Need to be Thanksgiving

Every Meal Does NOT Need to be Thanksgiving

I am a really good cook but some of the meals that some of you prepare and post in our BE Support Group on Facebook are EXHAUSTING.

Do we ever THINK like a Slim person?

Do we ever THINK like a Slim person?

I have often wondered if we are programmed differently.

Bye-Bye Batwings! A Bariatric Workout You Can Do!

Bye-Bye Batwings! A Bariatric Workout You Can Do!

Those arms aren't going to tone themselves!
Quiz: Guess the Deficiency

Quiz: Guess the Deficiency

Take our Quiz: Guess the Bariatric Deficiency! Dark Circles... Tired... Ice Chewing. Ten seconds... 

Stop the Comparison!

Stop the Comparison!

Domonique Christian, Administrator on BE Support Groups on Facebook, had her Gastric Sleeve Surgery two years ago and has lost over 250 pounds! She is our featured writer...

Choose ONE Fat... Not Two... Not Three. ONE.

Choose ONE Fat... Not Two... Not Three. ONE.

Only a Bariatric Post op can turn SALAD into a 'bacon cheese ranch' fat bomb and not even realize what they've done.

It's All in the "Why" - Coke Zero Sugar - Not My Trigger

It's All in the "Why" - Coke Zero Sugar - Not My Trigger

"I am going to share something with you all. It is not a ëconfessioní because I did nothing wrong, but I want to start a conversation."  - Matt Frassica, Admin Bariatric Eating Support on Facebook    

FAQ: Did your Doctor give you a Bariatric Card?

FAQ: Did your Doctor give you a Bariatric Card?

Years ago, back when people had never heard of bariatric surgery, some doctors offices gave their patients 'bariatric cards'. These cards assisted us if we ever needed help in explaining our surgery for medical needs.

10 Tips for Drinking All that Water after Bariatric Surgery... glug glug glug.

10 Tips for Drinking All that Water after Bariatric Surgery... glug glug glug.

Water is more important than you realize. Fact. We sit through patient aftercare classes, some quite extensive and just nod about the drinking water part. It's just water... Right? Wrong. Dehydration is the leading cause of hospital readmission after bariatric surgery.
Bariatric Recipes Advice, Rants & Support Podcast: Real Talk