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

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FAQ: I had weight loss surgery last week, why isn't the scale moving?

This is a very common question we see in our support group. Why isn't the scale moving?

Tags: FAQ Learning New Post Op No Nonsense Advice
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Don't Say 'Cheese'

You are eating wayyyyyy too much cheese! This is not a blame game, but a testament to the fact we didn't know how to eat right and bariatric surgery didn't magically infuse that knowledge.

Tags: Learning New Post Op rants regain support
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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 anything more than 10 lbs, but other than that what's the story if I feel good?

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A Little Perspective Goes a Long Way!

If you think that people don't fight over the choice to eat the foods that led to their own obesity you would be wrong. What's worse is that people don't realize the real issues many post-ops face.

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Why Meal Prepping May NOT be Helping You

Fun fact: You Do Not Need to Meal Prep to be Successful.

Tags: Learning New Post Op No Nonsense Advice rants regain salad support
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You Didn't Have Surgery to Eat Like a Barbie Doll

I just read a great post in our Facebook Support group that made me sad.

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Bariatric Quick Guide to Portion Size & Hunger

In our Facebook support group, we talk a lot about Portion Size and When to Stop Eating. People have trouble knowing how much food to dish up and whether or not to eat it all as so many of us are 'Clean Plate Club' members.
Tags: Learning New Post Op regain support
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FAQ: What happens when I lose the weight? How do I maintain?

This is a very common question in our Facebook Groups, so donít feel bad if youíve wondered this too!

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FAQ: How Did you Regain After Having Bariatric Surgery?

Every day someone in our Facebook Group asks how it is even POSSIBLE for a Bariatric Regain to happen.

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16 Problems to Watch For After Bariatric Surgery - Part 2

Part 2 of a great read! 
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16 Problems to Watch For After Bariatric Surgery - Part 1

There are many situations that may arise after having a bariatric weight loss surgery procedure ñ even long after the initial healing. Itís important to be well informed so you recognize and handle these scenarios if or when they occur. Here are the first 9.
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IS the Struggle Real?

I hear a lot of folks say that the 'The Struggle is Real' but seriously... how real is the post op struggle? IS the Struggle Real?
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