by WeightWise | Apr 19, 2022 | Health, Weight Loss Surgery
WeightWise does not recommend mini gastric bypass surgery in Oklahoma City. Our experience and expertise in bariatric surgeries and other weight-loss procedures have led us to this conclusion. We believe there is no advantage to a mini gastric bypass. In fact, some... by Lauren Armstrong | Apr 18, 2022 | Diet, Recipes
Some patients who have had gastric sleeve surgery feel tired after eating. What is this phenomenon? Is it something that should cause concern? What is happening for post-gastric sleeve patients who feel tired after eating? Truth is, some patients feel tired after... 
by WeightWise | Apr 16, 2022 | Health, Patient Resources, Weight Loss Surgery
If you’ve been considering weight loss surgery, you may be wondering: What are the best vitamins to take after bariatric surgery? Vitamin supplements are one of the most important pieces of your post-op routine. Without them, you will most likely run into a number of... 
by WeightWise | Apr 15, 2022 | Health, Patient Resources
Knee pain is a recurrent issue faced by the American public. Many individuals suffer from painful or stiff joints, especially in the knees. We’ve seen obesity rates skyrocket recently, although in this case, you may be wondering if correlation means causation? With... 
by WeightWise | Apr 13, 2022 | Health, Patient Resources
There are a number of “health” supplements being thrown at you from every which way, promising to be the solution to all of your problems. It can be hard to determine which are glorified sugar pills and which are actually worth your money. If you’ve been looking into... 
by WeightWise | Apr 1, 2022 | Gastric Bypass Surgery, Patient Resources
If you’ve undergone weight-loss surgery, you may be wondering, why am I having foul-smelling bowel movements after my gastric bypass? Many gastric bypass patients experience a small amount of intestinal gas, foul-smelling stool, loose stool, and other side effects... 
by WeightWise | Mar 9, 2022 | Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Patient Resources
If you or a loved one has gone through weight loss surgery, you may be wondering if you’ll experience anger after gastric sleeve surgery. Surgery can be tough in any situation, but there are some weight loss surgery types that come with side effects. WeightWise cares... by Kaycee Hammack | Mar 7, 2022 | Dinners, Health, Patient Resources, Recipes, Side Dishes, Weight Loss Surgery
Can you believe that it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day? It’s almost time for shamrocks and all things green! Spring holidays like St. Patrick’s Day are a joyous time to celebrate the season! However, many “holiday” foods may leave you feeling uncomfortable after... 
by WeightWise | Feb 28, 2022 | Weight Loss Surgery
What is a bariatric doctor? What is bariatric medicine? How can they help obese patients with health problems, such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes? There are many weight loss trends that come and go, with a lot of different... 
by WeightWise | Feb 28, 2022 | Diet, Recipes
If you have decided to undergo gastric sleeve surgery, you are likely preparing your next steps. This will include — in consultation with your care provider — familiarizing yourself with gastric sleeve pre-op diet recipes and recommendations. Gastric sleeve (or... 
by WeightWise | Feb 25, 2022 | Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Health
If you are considering undergoing weight loss surgery, you are probably reading about the different types of surgeries, the amount of weight you can expect to lose, and what to expect during the recovery process. If you have decided gastric sleeve surgery is the best... by Kaycee Hammack | Feb 24, 2022 | Health, Patient Resources, Uncategorized
How important is sleep for our overall wellness? Recently, a common question asked by health practitioners to their patients has been, “How have you been sleeping recently?” The increase in curiosity regarding patient’s sleep is likely due to the vast amount of... 
by WeightWise | Feb 18, 2022 | Health
Over the years, obesity rates in America have skyrocketed. Is fast food to blame? Let’s take a look at obesity and fast food in America. What is obesity? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat... 
by WeightWise | Feb 17, 2022 | Diet, Patient Resources
Following the strict diet requirements for weight loss surgery recovery can be very difficult, especially when everyone around you wants to go out to eat. Bariatric-friendly restaurants can be hard to find, so here are a few tips and tricks to help you get started.... by Kaycee Hammack | Feb 15, 2022 | Gastric Bypass Surgery, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Patient Resources, Revisional Weight Loss Procedures, Weight Loss Surgery
Are you feeling extra cold after weight loss surgery? Wondering if these cold feelings are normal? If so, you are not alone in feeling this way! Some of our patients at WeightWise, who have recently undergone bariatric surgery, express that they experience... 