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Stay Active While Supporting: Exercise Tips for Parents at Your Child’s Sporting Events
Written by Sarah Polk, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LD Balancing family life and your own health goals isn’t always easy, especially for busy parents with kids in sports. But what if you could sneak in some exercise while cheering them on? Check out these simple ways to get moving and stay active, all while watching your […]
Bariatric-Friendly Coffee Order
Do you miss your favorite coffee order from before your bariatric surgery? It can be tricky to figure out what the best coffee choice is for your new lifestyle. Use this guide to help you pick a bariatric-friendly beverage: Any sugar-free syrups = 0 calories Brewed coffee (hot or iced) = 5 calories Café Americano […]
Exercise for the Post-Op Patient
Written by Sarah Polk, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LD Benefits of Exercise After Bariatric Surgery Exercise offers numerous benefits, including weight loss, weight maintenance, muscle growth, bone strength, and improved mood. After bariatric surgery, the main goal is to lose weight, with a focus on fat loss. However, some muscle and bone loss can occur. Incorporating […]
Mindful Eating After Bariatric Surgery: Strategies for Long-Term Success
Written by Sarah Polk, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LD Mindful eating encourages individuals to gain awareness of their eating experiences, and its impact can differ from person to person. The saying, “we operate on your stomach, not your brain,” highlights the challenge of breaking old habits post-surgery. Here are tips to cultivate mindfulness for our transformed […]
Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery
Written by Sarah Polk, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LD After undergoing bariatric surgery, it’s advisable to steer clear of alcohol for the initial six months during the rapid weight loss phase. When considering reintroducing alcohol into your life post-surgery, it’s crucial to make informed choices: Opt for low-sugar beverages to avoid the risk of diarrhea. Choose […]
Probiotics After Bariatric Surgery
Written by Sarah Polk, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LD Probiotics are good bacteria that help keep your gut healthy. After bariatric surgery, incorporating probiotics can offer various advantages. Research indicates that integrating probiotics may aid in weight loss, enhance digestion, alleviate symptoms like bloating, burping, abdominal pain, and heartburn, and even reduce stress. Probiotics are generally […]
Risks of Compounding Semaglutide
Pharmacies or clinics that offer compounded medications do so by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to an individual patient. The process of compounding a medication combines two or more drugs. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. You should be aware that compounded semaglutide may not contain the same active ingredients as […]
NSAIDS after Bariatric Surgery
What are NSAIDs? Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, frequently referred to as NSAIDs are medications that are used to relieve pain. Examples of NSAIDs include Aspirin (Excedrin) Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Naproxen (Aleve) Meloxicam Celebrex Diclofenac Is it safe to take NSAIDs after surgery? NSAIDs are best avoided for the first 3-6 months post operatively for laparoscopic vertical […]
Common Post Operative Questions and Answers
My pain pump is leaking or not infusing, what should I do? The On-Q Pain pump is a small disposable pump filled with a local anesthetic medication to help relieve your pain after surgery. It works by continually infusing anesthetics near the surgical site through a catheter to provide targeted pain relief. If the pump […]
Hypertension
What Is Hypertension? Hypertension means that your blood pressure is high. Having an elevated or high blood pressure places you at risk for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. What Is a Normal Blood Pressure? Normal – Top number is 119 or below and bottom number of 79 or below Elevated – Top number is […]
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