Bariatric Buzz

Losing weight and keeping it off isn’t an overnight accomplishment. It takes ample amounts of hard-work, the belief that you can do it, and the drive to tread forward with...

Your body is already going through a big change, and after you have Bariatric surgery, there are a few things you just can’t control. Sure, you can make sure that you...

The phrase ‘what you put in is what you get out’ is often used to assess different situations of everyday life.  The same can be said about the amount and...

Salad will likely become a big part of your life after having Bariatric Surgery. Increasing the number of greens, fruits,  and nuts in your diet can help you keep the...

Surgery type: Gastric Sleeve (VGS) Surgery date: August 4, 2015 Pre-surgery weight: 313 Current weight: 161   Hi, I’m Michele Ivey. For years I battled with food and my weight.  I did every...

The decision to have Bariatric surgery is a major turn in a patient’s weight-loss journey, and many patients look at it as a new beginning. It is like giving your...

The perfect weight-loss recipe to get your taste buds ready for Fall! This delicious sweet potato smoothie will get you in the mood for those cool and crisp days to come. Easy to...

Going through weight loss surgery is hard enough without having to deal with what other people have to say about your life-changing decision. While many Bariatric patients are fortunate to...

This past weekend, BariMelts and the Bariatric Buzz had the pleasure of attending the Your Weight Matters Healthy Living Expo in New Orleans, LA! In case you are not familiar,...

Surgery type: VGS/Gastric Sleeve Surgery date: August 12, 2012 Pre-surgery weight: 290 lbs Current weight: 168 lbs   It still gets me to think that people want to hear my story. Who me? Emily...

If you’re a yogurt lover, this smoothie is for you! Creamy and flavorful, this Very Berry Belly Blaster is full of enough fiber, protein, and essential nutrients to crush your sweet...

Ahh sugar.  We love it, we hate it – and once you try it probably can’t live without it! Going through Bariatric surgery means you now have to pay very special...