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Nov
How to Stay Hydrated After Bariatric Surgery
Dehydration is a major concern right after surgery. Drinking less than needed may lead to nausea, vomit and dehydration -a cause of hospitalization; drinking more, may have the same result. What can you do to stay hydrated after weight loss surgery?There are simple guidelin...
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Nov
Bariatric Surgery Can Lead to Protein Deficiency
Weight loss surgery is directed toward patients who are extremely overweight or obese, with the intention to provide an effective weight loss solution that not only is permanent but also results in a healthier overall patient… but there are unexpected consequences. Le...
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Nov
Eliminate Intra-abdominal CO2 after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
A key element of Gastric Sleeve Surgery is the use of CO2 to “inflate” your abdominal cavity in order to have room to comfortably perform the procedure, but after surgery is over, there's some remaining CO2 inside. What can you expect from it?The main complain...
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Nov
Best Sources of Protein for Weight Loss Surgery Patients
Patients who have gastric sleeve surgery need to emphasize protein intake above any other food sources. Protein needs range from a minimum of 60g/day during the early post-surgical days to about 100g /day at a year from surgery. How can you know you are taking enough?Immediately...
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Nov
Avoid Soft Drinks and Soda After Bariatric Surgery
After bariatric surgery the calcium requirements, as well as other nutrient needs, are increased. Phosphoric acid which is a common ingredient in sodas and other drinks, increases calcium excretion…from your bones! It is considered a “kidnapper” of calcium, thu...
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Nov
Breathing: The Key to a Quick Recovery after Bariatric Surgery
When patients visit our center, they come in with an assorted amount of information prior to surgery, but they often forget one simple tool for recovery that's as easy as breathing.Meet the spirometerIt’s easy to use because, that’s all you do! Breathe! Most p...
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Nov
Smoking Before Bariatric Surgery… Can I?
People are often nervous before surgery, so quitting smoking might be the last thing on their minds. Even thinking about quitting might be stressful. However, people who smoke frequently have complications after surgery, particularly with wound healing. It is essential that patie...
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Nov
Restrict Caffeine After Bariatric Surgery
People who are morbidly obese may choose bariatric surgery as a means to lose excess weight. Surgical approaches for weight loss surgery include gastric bypass, Roux-en-Y, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding or a gastric sleeve surgery. Each type of surgery poses special diet...
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Nov
How to Avoid Gastric Sleeve Failure After Your Weight Loss Surgery
Research suggests 20-30% of patients either do not achieve their weight loss goals or regain weight after bariatric surgery.How can you make sure you are not included in this stats? You´ll first need to follow a diet and exercise as recommended by an expert on gastric slee...
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Nov
Do I Really Need to Lose Weight Before Weight Loss Surgery?
Losing weight is very frustrating, and it gets even worse when a weight loss surgeon asked to lose weight before a weight loss surgery. So, what's the point?A successful weight loss surgery starts with preparing your body for surgery. By losing the prescribed weight prior t...
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