Wellness
Lactose intolerance symptoms and approved alternative proteins
Dairy is one of the main protein sources recommended when switching to a high protein diet. It is, like meat, one of the most bioavailable proteins for human bodies. We are also the only mammal that consumes another mammal’s milk! Lactose is found in mostly all...
Junk Food Replacements
Even after you feel like you’ve mastered this whole new way of eating after bariatric surgery, those old food cravings can creep back up every now and then. It is important for long-term weight management to keep junk food to a minimum. These foods do not keep you...
Importance of Hydration
Are you feeling fatigued? Have frequent headaches? Are you still struggling with weight fluctuation? Feeling bloated? These are just a few of the symptoms of dehydration. Our bodies are made up of 60-70% water that must be replenished every day with oral...
Physiological changes after bariatric surgery
Hunger after surgery I often hear at postoperative appointments after surgery, “I only eat like once a day, I’m not hungry, so I just don’t eat.” This is not a desirable or sustainable practice. We want you eating healthy, high protein, nutrient dense foods, in...
Emotional changes after WLS
The excitement and anticipation of weight loss can often overpower the reality of lifestyle changes that occur after weight loss surgery. This can be very impactful on the patient’s life and their loved ones. Mild depression, anxiety and suicidal...
How to Handle the Holidays After Bariatric Surgery
Now that we are getting into the holiday season, social events of all kinds are starting to come up! From Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year’s, there always seems to be a reason to celebrate this time of year. For those who have gone through weight loss...
Why Carbs Are Still Important
When it comes to losing weight, we usually think that carbohydrates are the first thing that need to be removed from our diets to achieve results. There are many fad diet plans out there that rely on carbs being eliminated from our diet to achieve the desired...
What is PCOS?
PCOS is a common health issue found around the world that affects up to 10 million people. PCOS is found in females and is a disorder of the endocrine system – aka hormonal imbalance. Many females who consider bariatric surgery are doing so in order to increase...
Weight loss surgery and possible cross addictions
Cross addiction is a term used for people who replace one addiction for another. If you have ever had any addictions to food or sugary drinks, you are at risk of developing gambling, alcohol abuse, smoking, drug use, excessive shopping, disordered eating, or sex...
Prealbumin vs Albumin
At first glance, one’s postoperative laboratory orders can seem excessive, however, each macronutrient(protein, fats and carbohydrates) and micronutrient (vitamins and minerals) plays a vital role in postoperative success and health which needs to be monitored...