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Gastric Sleeve Leaks
What You Should Know About Gastric Sleeve Leaks Leaks are a potential risk that exist in any surgery where the GI tract is manipulated. Although uncommon, a leak can be seen in a sleeve or gastric bypass surgery. What Is a Gastric Sleeve Leak? To perform a gastric sleeve, a tissue stapler is used to […]
Simple High Protein Chicken and Tuna Salad Lunch Ideas
Cottage Cheese Tuna salad Ingredients 3 5 oz cans albacore tuna, drained well 1 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 celery stalk finely chopped 2 Tablespoons capers chopped 1/4 cup diced dill pickles Juice from 1/2 lemon about 1 TB 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried dill […]
Emotional Eating Awareness
A major cause of weight gain, weight regain, and overeating is emotional eating. Emotional eating can happen at any age and is an attempt to manage, suppress, or soothe your mood with food. Tips on understanding your need to emotionally eat: It is first important to take time to understand and identify your emotional eating […]
Physical Wellness
Individuals who are physically active generally live longer and have less risk for chronic disease such as: heart disease, diabetes type 2, obesity, and some cancers. Physical activity recommendations for different age groups Physical Activity health benefits for children Improves academic performance, reduces risk for depression, builds strong muscles and endurance, helps to maintain normal […]
Protein Alternatives
Written by Olivia Dupuy MA, RD, LD Getting enough protein with a vegetarian/vegan diet can be challenging for bariatric patients. If a patient follows that type of diet before surgery or decides to later, I can help make sure you meet your protein needs after surgery. In some cases, while unintentional, some patients have taste […]
Joint-Friendly Low Impact Cardio Exercise
Low impact cardio exercise is great for individuals who have joint pain. What is low impact cardio exercise exercise? Exercise that increases heart rate and allows for less stress/impact on joints. Not to be confused with low intensity exercise. Post operatively we want our patients focusing on exercise that is of moderate intensity. Moderate intensity […]
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer refers to cancer of the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most commonly occurring cancers worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, colorectal cancer accounts for approximately 10% of all new cancer cases. Why should you get screened? The main goal of screening for colorectal cancer is to prevent […]
February Is American Heart Month
Healthy Blood Pressure A blood pressure higher than 130/80 mmHg can cause serious health problems, including: Heart Disease Stroke Kidney Disease Dementia Pharmacology treatment should be initiated when blood pressure is 150/90 mmHG or higher in adults 60 and older, or 140/90 mmHG or higher in adults younger than 60 years or age. *** If […]
Cholelithiasis (Gallstones)
What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is a small oblong organ located in the right upper side of the abdomen, under the liver. It is connected to the liver and intestines through small tubes called bile ducts. The gallbladder works to store and concentrate bile, a fluid produced by the liver. This bile carries away […]
Caffeine and Bariatric Surgery
Caffeine is a stimulant and a natural diuretic which can increase the risk for dehydration in a bariatric patient. Our dietitians recommend avoiding caffeine at least while on your clear liquid diet preoperatively and for at least two months postoperatively, but if you can avoid it altogether, that is ideal. Caffeine can be found in […]
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