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Panda Express: Your Bariatric-Friendly Guide

Panda Express: Your Bariatric-Friendly Guide We'll explore how Panda Express, your friendly neighborhood fast-food spot, can seamlessly fit into your post-bariatric Friendly guide. Congratulations on taking that brave step toward a healthier you with bariatric surgery! Remember, your journey doesn't stop with the surgery; it continues with every choice you make, especially when it comes to what you eat. The Panda Express Menu for Bariatric Patients Navigating menus after bariatric surgery might feel like solving a puzzle, but worry not! Panda Express has you covered on Your Journey to Better Health with some delicious and health-conscious options. Let's roll up our sleeves and dive deep into their menu to uncover the bariatric-friendly treasures hidden within. Chicken Delights at Panda Express String Bean Chicken – A Light and Satisfying Choice for Gastric Sleeve Warriors Potato Chicken – Flavorful and Easy on Post-Bypass Stomachs Mushroom Chicken – A Protein-Packed Veggie Combo Worth Trying Grilled Asian Chicken – Marinated Goodness for Bariatric Champions Grilled Teriyaki Chicken – A Sweet and Savory Sensation Teriyaki Chicken – A Healthy Twist on Classic Teriyaki If you love chicken, you're in luck. Panda Express offers a range of options tailored to your specific bariatric needs. From [...]

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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 [...]

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, [...]

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