The Gastric Band
A Long-Term Perspective on Weight Loss and Lifestyle Change For individuals grappling with severe obesity, surgical interventions like the gastric […]
Bariatric surgery
The Art of Plastic Surgery After Significant Weight Loss
Reclaiming Your Contours with Plastic Surgery The journey of significant weight loss is a testament to incredible dedication, discipline, and
The Perils of Concealing Smoking Before Surgery
Veiled in Vapor The crisp scent of antiseptic, the hushed whispers of the surgical team, the rhythmic beeping of monitors
Navigating Anesthesia and Bariatric Surgery with Confidence
Facing the Fear, Embracing Hope The decision to undergo bariatric surgery is a significant one, a powerful step towards a
Alcohol Addiction After Bariatric Surgery – A Lifelong Vigilance
The Unseen Risk Bariatric surgery is a transformative step, a powerful tool on the journey towards improved health and a
Would I Do Bariatric Surgery Again? Absolutely!
Three years after personal contemplation The question hangs in the air sometimes, a quiet whisper in the back of my
My Journey from 230 to 140 Pounds Through Bariatric Surgery
How Losing a Massive Amount of Weight Changed My Life There are moments in life that serve as clear dividing
Alcohol Addiction After Bariatric Surgery
What Patients Need to Know Bariatric surgery offers life-changing benefits for many struggling with obesity, but it comes with unexpected
Understanding When to Consider Bariatric Surgery
A Patient’s Guide Deciding to undergo bariatric surgery is a significant life decision that requires careful consideration. This comprehensive guide
Bariatric Surgery vs. Weight Loss Injections
Which Is Better for You? When it comes to tackling obesity and achieving sustainable weight loss, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
10 Hilarious Reasons to Consider Bariatric Surgery
Subtitle: The Journey from Couch Potato to Mobile Avocado Bariatric surgery is often framed in very serious and somber terms.
Time to stop being a patient
Once bariatric, always bariatric We took so much time and effort to get to the surgery, it was our only
Major regret after bariatric surgery
The final result feels different I have to say I am all over very happy with the result of my
Time after bariatric surgery as stages of grief
And here we are again. The moment when we thought that we had it all figured out and that we
Time before bariatric surgery as stages of grief
The more I have been thinking about my bariatric surgery, the more I am getting to the point that it
Second thoughts after the surgery
Second thoughts after the surgery “I didn’t want to wait for the surgery, so I paid for it. I had
My new health mantra
Bari life is not easy It has been 2,5 years since my surgery and I am maintaining a healthy
15 common misconceptions about bariatric surgery
It is widespread The more I talk with people about bariatric surgery, the more I hear the opinions of
Facial recognition problems
It is real! I have encountered a problem I have never thought would happen to me. With all the super
My breaking point
My weight history I knew I was big. Well, I have never been a skinny girl. The weight was dragging
Postponing the surgery
You are on the fence Should you do it or not? It would be great to be slimmer, healthier, being
Fear of food after bariatric surgery
Our little secret I have been thinking about this topic for a while. And to tell the truth, IÂ think
Bariatric surgery as a problem solution
Expectation “Today is my day, the day I have been waiting for so long. I will never forget this day.
Asking for help after bariatric surgery
You are blissfully unaware People think that you have the surgery and thats it. That you start losing weight, that
Feeling tired after bariatric surgery
I thought I knew it all When I was preparing for my surgery, I kept reading feeling tired after the
Second thoughts before the surgery
You are almost there You have been fighting to get to this point for months most likely. It took you
Bariatric patient confession
Hello everyone! First of all, on behalf of your loved one who is about to undergo bariatric surgery, welcome to
Loose skin after bariatric surgery
Collateral damage Along with hair loss, loose skin is one of bariatric surgery’s most dreaded collateral damages. Well, not the
Bariatric stall of weight
It will happen Stall of weight! It is dreaded, it is hated, but it happens to everyone. We somehow think
Is bariatric surgery for me?
Crucial question There are two very different aspects of bariatric surgery. The technical and the personal ones. Both of them
Please don’t believe the lies, it is hard work
Unrealistic expectations I will have the surgery, preferably this week, and I will lose all the weight. I will be
Will I lose butt after the surgery?
General worry It is funny how many times one will see these questions around the different forums. Will I lose
Results of Minoxidil for hair loss treatment after bariatric surgery
So it starts… At the beginning of the fourth month after the surgery, my hair started to fall. Exactly as
Alcohol addiction after bariatric surgery
Why do you want it? The first question that pops up in my mind is: Why do you want it?
Pre-op diet survival strategy
It is all shaping up Once you have got this far, you feel like a king/queen of the world. You
Signals of feeling full after bariatric surgery
Tricky question This is a very intriguing question. Why is that? Because everybody is different and gives a little different
Unrealistic expectations of bariatric surgery results
Controversial ads Have you ever thought how much some of these ads that sell you bariatric surgery manipulate the real
Return of hunger after bariatric surgery
Surprisingly, no hunger Bariatric patients are often surprised that they don’t feel any hunger after the surgery. It is a
Fertility increases after bariatric surgery
Surprise baby This is a topic especially for women. Some of them know that having the surgery and losing a
Bariatric emotions
I wish I had known… If there is something I wish I had known before the bariatric surgery, there are
Fainting because of low pressure after bariatric surgery
Again, it is all fun and games until it happens to you. Fainting because of low blood pressure! This one
Importance of the Psychologist evaluation
Will you succeed? Psychologist evaluation is an integral part of the preparation for bariatric surgery. It is not only about
Food intolerance after bariatric surgery
I wish I knew If there is something I wish I had known before the surgery, there will be some
Body dysmorphia roller coaster
Fun fact Before the surgery, you don’t believe how big you are, and after the surgery, when the weight starts
Consequences of antibiotics after bariatric surgery
This can only happen to me. There is nothing else to say. Only I can end up with an infection
Importance of picture taking after bariatric surgery
Biggest regret If there is something I regret about my journey, it is that I didn’t take enough pics. It
Bariatric surgery
It is a tool, not a cure
Do you remember the post about gaining weight? Yes, I am guilty. Well, things didn’t get completely out of hand,
Bariatric surgery
Dumping experience
I knew this thing existed. Surprise surprise, not from my surgeon, nor from my dietician. I encountered this term somewhere
Bariatric surgery
Never stop using the calorie counter app!
It was clear that after the surgery you were using some app to count how many calories or protein you
Bariatric surgery
Bariatric anemia
I wrote about the importance of supplements before. As a bari patient, you will take them for the rest of
Bariatric surgery
What to drink after the surgery?
When we were having the courses to prepare ourselves for life after the surgery, the dietician told us that it
Bariatric surgery
How to save your teeth after bariatric surgery
I hate dentists. I really do. There is no other doctor I would despise more. I have panic attacks when
Bariatric surgery
Bariatric hair loss
Together with loose skin, hair loss is one of the major concerns of all bariatric patients. It seems that everybody
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Doing sports after the surgery
If I was given a dollar for every time I started (and then gave up on) gym, I would be
Bariatric surgery
Back to normal food and back
When I was preparing for my surgery, I had it clear. Once I finish the post-op limitations, I will be
Bariatric surgery
Bariatric Supplements
If you did your homework well before your surgery, you know by now that it is an integral part of
Bariatric surgery
Fighting soft food diet
I had to wait for this stage much longer than expected. My stomach was not very keen on any food
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Incisions and their treatment (pics included)
A lot of people say they are afraid of what the scars after the surgery will look like. You will
Bariatric surgery
Liquid diet
It is quite straightforward that after you have surgery on your stomach, you will have to follow a special diet
Bariatric surgery
Surgery day
It is here! What you thought would never come finally arrived. A dream come true. You are half scared and
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A pre-op diet is no joke
You are at the very end of your journey. The surgery is around the corner and your surgeon told you
Bariatric surgery
Gastroscopy with and without sedation
Some time in the middle of my journey, my surgeon decided that it was the best time for me to
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A whole year of preparations
Once I was approved and embarked on the program, I started to undergo the appointments with the specialists to make
Keep your decision private or make it public?
Let us dive into it head first! Once you have decided that you are going to go through this, you
How to pay for bariatric surgery
Where to have the bariatric surgery? At the very beginning, I had no idea where to start investigating this part.
Choosing vertical sleeve or bypass?
Start somewhere… If you are at the very beginning of your bariatric surgery adventure or you are only contemplating the
Reasons to undergo bariatric surgery
Make an informed decision If you have started thinking about undergoing some kind of bariatric surgery, make sure you know