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

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FAQ: Why Can't I Use a Straw? Does Anyone Use a Straw?

The arguments over using a straw are nuts, but we get it. The topic creates almost as much passion and drama as the "which surgery is best" debate. Let us explain it to you.
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FAQ: What Do I Do About Constipation?

Constipated? Haven't gone in how many days? Constipation Is 2nd Common Complication Post Bariatric Surgery. Read This In Order To Know What To Do.
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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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Broccoli... good food or punishment?

I recently read a study outlining the habits of thousands of regular non-wls people who have lost significant weight and kept it off. There were a few interesting patterns that jumped out for me.

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7 Tips for NOT Gaining Weight on Vacation

If you dont start living now, you will one day be 95 years old clutching an unchecked bucket list. You donít have to go far... you really do not have to go anywhere. Joy for life comes from the inside.
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Why Meal Prepping May NOT be Helping You

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

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What Can I Take for My Headache? I FORGET!

"What over the counter med can I take for pain if I have had bariatric surgery??? I forget which one is okay!" Here are both short and long versions of the answer.

 

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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.
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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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