by WeightWise | Aug 3, 2024 | Patient Resources, Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a transformative journey that brings significant physical and emotional changes. While the primary goal is improved health and weight loss, it’s essential to recognize how these changes can impact your relationships. Understanding the...
by WeightWise | Jul 31, 2024 | Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Health, Patient Resources
So, you’ve undergone gastric sleeve surgery, and while you’re excited about your weight loss journey, you’re also dealing with an unexpected side effect: loose stool. You may be wondering why do I have loose stool after gastric sleeve. Don’t...
by WeightWise | Jul 27, 2024 | Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Health, Patient Resources
It’s a scientific fact: bariatric surgery like gastric sleeve, combined with a proper diet and regular exercise, is the best way to lose a lot of excess weight and keep it off for the rest of your life. But as your body adapts to the procedure in the days, weeks, and...
by Web Master | Jul 24, 2024 | Gastric Bypass Surgery, Patient Resources
Chances are, you’re reading this blog because you’ve made the decision to have gastric bypass surgery, or you’re seriously thinking about bariatric surgery. You’re doing your due diligence, researching the different pros and cons, how the surgery will affect your...
by WeightWise | Jul 17, 2024 | Health, Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure that offers a path to significant weight loss and improved health. However, along with the physical changes, many surgery patients experience emotional shifts and personality changes after bariatric surgery. Understanding...
by WeightWise | Jul 10, 2024 | Exercise, Health
What motivates you to exercise? Does working towards a goal keep you excited? Are you encouraged by others? Do facts and figures drive your actions? It can be challenging to keep lacing up your sneakers day after day though, so learning how to stay motivated for...
by WeightWise | Jul 3, 2024 | Diet
(Updated July 2024) – Bariatric surgery is a game-changer for people battling obesity, offering a chance for major weight loss and better health. But, it’s not unusual for some patients to gain back some weight a few years after the procedure. To keep those...
by WeightWise | Jun 26, 2024 | Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Health
(Updated June 2024) – Deciding to lose a lot of excess weight through bariatric surgery is a significant step towards a healthier you. The weight loss surgery is just part of the process, though. It’s not uncommon to encounter hurdles along the way, and...
by Web Master | Jun 7, 2024 | Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Congratulations on taking the brave step toward reclaiming your health through bariatric surgery! While gastric sleeve surgery (also known as sleeve gastrectomy) offers numerous benefits, it’s common to encounter some challenges along the way. One of these...
by Web Master | Jun 5, 2024 | Gastric Bypass Surgery
Navigating Bowel Movements After Gastric Bypass: A Comprehensive Guide Gastric bypass surgery is a life-changing procedure that can lead to significant weight loss and improved health. However, changes in bowel habits are common after a weight loss procedure, which...
by Web Master | May 31, 2024 | Diet, How to...
Navigating the 2-Week Pre-Bariatric Surgery Diet: Your Path to Success It’s a big decision to have weight loss surgery–gastric bypass, duodenal switch, or gastric sleeve surgery–but there’s a lot of work that has to be done beforehand. Your body will go through some...
by WeightWise | May 29, 2024 | Gastric Sleeve Surgery
If you’ve made the decision to have a gastric bypass procedure, or any other bariatric surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. One of the questions we get most often is how long does it take for the stomach to heal after gastric bypass. And while every patient...
by Web Master | May 9, 2024 | Diet, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery
Embarking on the journey towards weight loss surgery is a significant step towards achieving your health and wellness goals. However, before undergoing the procedure, it’s essential to prepare your body and mind for the transformative journey ahead. One crucial...
by Web Master | May 8, 2024 | Diet, Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery has been proven to be the best way to lose large amounts of excess weight and keep it off over the long term. Along with physical activity, the post-op diet plays a big part in weight loss after a procedure and keeps it off in the years that follow....
by Web Master | May 7, 2024 | Diet, Meal Plans, Weight Loss Surgery
You’ve decided to get weight loss surgery, went through the screening process, and set a date for the procedure–but there’s still work to do before the surgery. Like most bariatric surgeries, a gastric sleeve operation requires you to lose some weight before the...
