How to Make Bariatric Friendly Cheeseburger Casserole May 08, 20183 comments After bariatric surgery, it is important to get creative with your food. You can only eat so much at a time and are constantly fighting with the time so it...
What Can You Eat During a Bariatric Liquid Diet Post-Surgery? April 27, 201811 comments After weight loss surgery, your diet is completely different. No matter what type of bariatric surgery you have, your stomach and the way you digest food has changed. Since your...
5 Tips for Optimizing Protein Intake Post-Bariatric Surgery April 26, 2018 You’ve probably heard it before that protein is one of the most critical things you need to watch out for after bariatric surgery. Yep, it’s true! Protein is really THAT...
Is Acid Reflux Common After Weight Loss Surgery? April 13, 20181 comment  I just threw up in my mouth. I know, that’s disgusting. Unfortunately, that has turned into a new thing for me. I am currently four years post-op and have...
Kim's Journey: Losing & Regaining Weight after Bariatric Surgery January 22, 20186 comments As I wake every morning, my emotions are high as I step towards the scale. Will it show I lost? Maintained? Or worse, gained? That scale is so powerful, and...
Iron Deficiency Post-Bariatric Surgery & How to Prevent It December 28, 20171 comment Iron is an important mineral essential for some of the body’s key functions. More specifically, iron is found in blood and helps to transport oxygen from the lungs to the...
How to Make the Ultimate Bariatric Smoothie December 14, 2017 Smoothie addicts! This one is for you. If you've recently had Bariatric surgery then you're probably familiar with the liquid phase of your post-op diet. It is SUPER important that you follow...
Kimberly H. Shares Her Weight Loss Surgery Transformation Story November 08, 20171 comment  It was Thanksgiving 2013 and I was reflecting on my life. Perhaps it was because I had family in town and was thinking about all of the things I...
Which Vitamins Should I Take After Weight Loss Surgery? October 16, 2017  Weight loss surgery (WLS) is a major event in any patient’s weight-loss journey, and it is often seen as a new beginning. WLS patients look forward to having a...
Trisha Guthrie WLS Transformation Story #WeAreBariMelts Challenge September 13, 2017 Surgery type: Duodenal Switch (DS) Surgery date: 2014 Pre-surgery weight: 347 Current weight: 162  Hi! I’m Trisha Guthrie. Being labeled as obese since the age of 12, I spent 32 years trying...
Wendy Muretta WLS Transformation Story September 06, 2017 Surgery type: Gastric Bypass (RNY) Surgery date: October  2013 Pre-surgery weight: 300lb Current weight: 169lb Hi, my name is Wendy Muretta and I  have been overweight my whole life. Food has always been...
Dawn Madson-Peterson WLS Transformation Story August 24, 2017 Surgery type: Gastric Sleeve (VGS) Surgery date: May, 31 2017 Pre-surgery weight: 368 Current weight: 329  Hi, my name is Dawn Madson-Peterson and I had Gastric Sleeve surgery. My weight started adding up...