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

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Clear Liquids - First Post-op Eating Stage

Clear liquids means what it says, liquids that are clear, liquids that transmit light. No fooling around with this one, its important.
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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.

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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.
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Do you have Fatbrain?

That word? Fatbrain.

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Don't Be a Food Cheat

All giddy with excitement because you are still *loosing weight* while eating foods that you love that you know created your morbid obesity... is stupid.

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FAQ: Why Does Eating Healthy Cost So Much?

This is a common concern as we have many members who wrestle with the cost of feeding themselves and their families, let alone the cost of supplements and vitamins.

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Bariatric Lessons from the 'Clean Plate Club'

Remember being part of the clean plate club? Being told not to waste food? Thought so! 

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World's Easiest Bariatric Meal - Learn to Feed Yourself!

If you don't cook, that notion has to end. After bariatric surgery you cannot rely on fast food, convenience store food, frozen food and take out.

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Hard Bariatric NO NO NO's You Might Not Want to Hear

Most Support Groups will give you a hug and tell you it is okay that you ate the potatoes & bagel with your eggs because 'you are human' and everyone makes mistakes. We are not that group.

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The 5 C's of Bariatric Regain

The 5 C's of Bariatric Regain

Bad habits and Regain start with the Five C's: Cocky, Cavalier, Combative, Complacent, and Comfortable. These are the choices that are keeping you from maintaining or getting to your goal weight.
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SOFT FOODS? Are they important for real?

The term Soft Food is a medical term, meaning you are able to mash a food into the consistency of APPLESAUCE using only a fork. Not a lot of wiggle room there but some blow way past the limits.
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How to Make the Best Inspire Drink?

Make a perfectly blended Inspire drink - using the Inspire Whipper makes the preparation of a bariatric meal or protein drink simple and quick!

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