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Lighter Latte Delights: Bariatric-Friendly Starbucks Drinks

We are happy to share the incredible process of losing weight through Balloon Weight Loss Surgery, as healthcare professionals. Understanding the cost of this innovative procedure is a crucial step in reaching your health and wellness goals. Weight Loss Balloon costs vary based on balloon type, surgeon expertise, location, and package services. On average, in the United States, the cost of a Weight Loss Balloon procedure ranges from approximately

By Ismael|2024-06-14T17:28:47-07:00August 14, 2023|Definity Toolkit, Full Liquid, Hydration, Restaurant|0 Comments

Alcohol Cravings Post-bariatric Surgery

Managing alcohol cravings after surgery is a crucial aspect of the recovery process and requires careful attention. This is particularly important after bariatric surgery, as it can significantly impact long-term well-being and success. Learning and implementing effective strategies to cope with these cravings healthily and sustainably is crucial. Developing healthy coping mechanisms, such as seeking support from healthcare professionals or engaging in alternative activities, can play a significant role in managing alcohol cravings post-bariatric surgery. By prioritizing the development of these strategies, individuals can better navigate the challenges associated with alcohol cravings and establish a solid foundation for their ongoing recovery journey. Alcohol cravings post-bariatric surgery, it can be challenging to drink alcohol because the surgery changes how the body absorbs and breaks down alcohol. This is especially true for procedures like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, which alter the stomach and intestines. Increased Sensitivity: After surgery, the smaller stomach size and changed digestive pathways absorb alcohol faster. This leads to quicker intoxication and more potent effects from even small amounts of alcohol. Nutritional Concerns: Alcohol has empty calories with no nutritional value, which can make it harder to lose weight and can interfere with critical nutritional goals [...]

By Ismael|2024-06-15T14:48:21-07:00January 7, 2022|Definity Toolkit, Favorite Tools, Hydration, Resources, Stage, Wellbeing|0 Comments

How to Take Care of Yourself After Your Bariatric Surgery?

SO, YOU’VE HAD YOUR BARIATRIC SURGERY ALREADY? You might be wondering what’s next? How should you take care of yourself? Your body has changed and will continue to change for the next few months, therefore it is important for you to keep in mind that you cannot continue with the same habits you had before your Bariatric Surgery. Here we have listed 5 important tips on how to take care of yourself now that you’ve had your Bariatric Surgery. TAKE CARE OF YOUR WOUNDS You may take a shower two days after surgery (unless instructed otherwise) while protecting your wounds with the sterilized tape. Do not remove the tapes; they will start falling off by themselves. If you touch your wounds, remember to do so with clean set of hands. Try to avoid sunshine. If it’s impossible to do so, remember to apply sunblock on your wounds. HOW MUCH TO EAT? Your stomach is only capable to retain approximately 4 oz of food now. It is important that you eat small portions of low calorie food frequently during the day. Not eating enough food might result on a lot of stress on your body caused by long periods of [...]

By Ismael|2024-06-18T15:50:11-07:00January 7, 2022|Definity Toolkit, Diet-Contraindications, Meals, Solid Foods|0 Comments

Maintain Your Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery

10 WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY How to maintain your weight Loss after bariatric surgery is a lifesaving procedure. You will lose weight. You will reduce your co-morbidities and you will feel better and look better. However, to be successful (long-term), you have to change your diet. This sounds simple, but it’s not. Be prepared for a struggle. You’ve spent much of your life building and reinforcing bad eating habits. Those have to change. Here are 10 ways to maintain your weight loss after bariatric surgery. 1. EAT YOUR BREAKFAST Most people are pretty good at eating the same breakfast day in and day out, and usually this is a healthy meal! Start your day right with some protein, fruit or vegetable and some fiber in order to start your metabolism for the day. Your surgery was designed for you to eat small amounts of food a few times per day, so you can’t skip breakfast and eat more at dinnertime. 2. SAVE YOUR STARCHES Many of our patients find that their appetite returns about 6-9 months after surgery, and they usually find more room in their diet for starches! These are things like bread, [...]

By Ismael|2024-06-18T15:53:22-07:00January 7, 2022|Breakfasts, Definity Toolkit, Exercises, Favorite Tools, Meals, Post-op, Solid Foods, Wellbeing|0 Comments

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