10 Must-Read WLS Tips before Thanksgiving November 23, 2022 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones from the entire BariMelts family! We hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow and are able to spend time relaxing and even...
Step Up Your Vitamin Regimen: Transitioning from Pills, Capsules, or Soft Chews November 02, 2022 Have you heard?! We just launched a once-daily complete bariatric vitamin caplet called The Step Up™ by BariMelts! Why did we launch this new product? The answer is simple... We want...
Sleeve vs. Bypass? Here Are 23 Pros & Cons to Consider August 23, 2022 We're diving into the two most common surgery types in today's article (sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass), giving you an overview of the pros/cons of each. Bariatric surgery is a...
Acid Reflux After Weight Loss Surgery May 16, 2022 Weight loss surgery is a tool that helps thousands of people lose weight. There are so many positive changes that come after the procedure. However, there are side effects from...
Probiotics 101: Everything Bariatric Patients Need to Know May 13, 2022 Bacteria, bacteria, bacteria... This week, we've been talking a lot about microorganisms living in your digestive tract... Crawling out of your skin yet?! Well the truth is, "good" bacteria plays...
Your Guide to Plant-Based Eating, Written by a Bariatric RD April 21, 20221 comment Plant-based diets are all the rage... Social media, cable news, magazines, and even grocery stores tout the benefits of sticking to fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds, etc. for both health and environmental...
Tiffany's Story: From Rock Bottom to Dancing at a Wedding April 13, 2022 Growing up, Tiffany felt like the protagonist in Judy Blume's novel, Blubber. While her sister was being chased around by boys, Tiffany was caught in a downward spiral with her...
A Guide to Pregnancy Post-Bariatric Surgery March 30, 2022 A healthy pregnancy following bariatric surgery starts with proper planning and an understanding of nutrient requirements, weight gain guidelines, possible complications, timing, supplements, and more. Rachel Ignomirello, MS, RDN has years of experience helping...
Top Bariatric Snacks To Try After Weight Loss Surgery March 04, 2022 After undergoing surgery, your diet will change to help promote lasting weight loss. One of the best things you can do is add smaller meals or snacks into your routine...
Divorce After WLS September 23, 2021 After weight loss surgery, you might notice that some of your relationships change. It is definitely a huge transition not just for yourself as the person going through the surgery,...
How Eating Solid Foods Too Soon After WLS Can be Dangerous September 09, 2021 After weight loss surgery, you will be on a strict diet to allow your new body time to heal after the procedure. This is an essential part of your journey...
How to Manage Your Stomach Making Loud Noises After Bariatric Surgery September 07, 20216 comments Your body will be a lot louder after weight loss surgery. It is a very strange side effect that took time to adjust to after the surgery. So, what is...