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

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The Truth about Bariatric Keto

Keto keto keto - it is EVERYWHERE. If we did not have Bariatric Surgery, WE WOULD ALL BE ENTHUSIASTIC MEMBERS OF THE KETO KLAN. It would be the latest addition at...
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My 'WOKE' Moment That Changed Regain!

This was posted one morning by Gretchen, a member of our No More Regain - BE Facebook Group. It was thoughtful and has made a great impact on many others.
Tags: regain support
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Oh My My, Look at Bob's Cankles!

I have noticed that most of us, although seemingly proud of our total pounds lost, are embarrassed by the way we look.
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Bariatric Ulcers. Take care of them early!

Listen to your body. Eating or drinking should never hurt or burn but too many post ops tolerate low level discomfort because they don't realize that they have a bariatric...
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10 High Calcium Foods

As bariatric patients we really just think about calcium in terms of supplements and forget that a healthy bariatric diet also contains FOODS that are high in calcium if you...
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What's the deal with CARBS?

Carbs are super confusing. In what universe would someone put Donuts and Spinach in the same category? D'oh.  
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Easy Everyday Meal - Boars Head Ham, Mini Peppers with Ranch Dip, Pickles & Berry

Only protein and good carbs!
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What the Heck Do I Eat? Early Purees to Soft Foods that work!

Everyone wants to smack the Low Carb Tortillas from our hand but no one says what we CAN eat. Here is the list.
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Drop the App, Trust the Pouch!

Forget the phone app, once you are comfortable with eating again, choose the right foods and you'll never have to measure or keep track again.
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Why We Need to Cook.

Lets just lay it out there. After stomach removal surgery, you need to feed yourself and that involves some basic kitchen skills.
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10 Simple Do's and Don'ts of Post Op Life

There are different types of bariatric surgery and all kinds of program rules but it really boils down to just a few strong ground rules to follow that really apply...
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Post Op MYTHS!

IT'S ALL A MYTH
Bariatric Recipes Advice, Rants & Support Podcast: Real Talk