by WeightWise | Sep 15, 2022 | Diet
For many weight loss surgery patients, there’s a worry about what they can or can’t eat after the procedure. And it’s true, what you can eat (and how much) after a gastric sleeve, duodenal switch, or gastric bypass bariatric surgery may change dramatically. But...
by WeightWise | Aug 24, 2022 | Diet, Patient Resources
If you or a loved one is planning to undergo weight loss surgery, you may be asking yourself, “Are bariatric vitamins covered by FSA?” It is well-known that vitamins, specifically bariatric vitamins, are a must after weight loss surgery. In order to lose weight and...
by WeightWise | Aug 17, 2022 | Diet
If you’ve tried different fad diets or trendy workout routines, only to gain back whatever weight you’ve lost, you may be considering weight loss surgery. However, a bariatric procedure is only part of the equation. Increased activity and a proper diet, including...
by WeightWise | Jul 19, 2022 | Diet
If you have tried losing weight in the past, you know how important it is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. This is especially true for weight loss surgery patients. Once a patient undergoes bariatric surgery, they will see significant weight loss results and the...
by WeightWise | Jul 5, 2022 | Diet
If you are considering undergoing bariatric surgery, it is important to remember that your body will go through some significant changes. You will need to take the right combination of vitamins and minerals to help maintain optimal health. After having bariatric...
by WeightWise | Jun 28, 2022 | Diet, Patient Resources
Undergoing bariatric surgery is a lot on your body, so ensuring you do everything you can do to stay healthy and strong is important. While staying active and eating healthy after surgery is key to weight loss and maintaining optimal health, vitamin intake is also...
by WeightWise | Jun 21, 2022 | Diet
In the weeks leading up to bariatric surgery, and as part of a healthier lifestyle after the procedure, your body needs certain vitamins. Because your food intake will lessen dramatically, you may not be getting the required daily intake of these nutrients. Vitamin...
by WeightWise | Jun 14, 2022 | Diet
After undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, your body will start changing dramatically. You will begin shedding those unwanted excess pounds and you will start getting used to the new you. As you change your diet, exercise routine, and lifestyle, you will need to pay...
by WeightWise | Jun 8, 2022 | Diet
If you have recently undergone bariatric surgery or you are planning to, you know that taking vitamin and mineral supplements will be key to your long-term health and wellness. Bariatric surgery patients need a variety of vitamin supplements to ensure they get the...
by WeightWise | Jun 1, 2022 | Diet
If you are considering undergoing weight loss surgery, you are likely processing all the details that come with planning the procedure. Not only will your body be going through some incredible changes, but you will also need to prepare financially for the surgery,...
by WeightWise | May 25, 2022 | Diet
If you’ve been looking into weight loss surgery, you have likely read that patients need to take chewable vitamins. But why chewable vitamins after bariatric surgery? Let’s take a look. Why are vitamins necessary? Undergoing weight loss surgery involves drastically...
by WeightWise | May 18, 2022 | Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
Vertical banded gastroplasty: It’s quite a mouthful! That’s probably why they started calling it the “stomach staple.” Not only does that hint at the procedure itself, but it’s a lot easier to say and remember! Whatever we choose to call it, one thing needs to be made...
by WeightWise | May 14, 2022 | Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
Gastric plication is a newer weight-loss or bariatric procedure. WeightWise does not perform gastric plication. On this page, we will discuss a few of the reasons why we have chosen not to perform this surgery. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t...
by WeightWise | May 11, 2022 | Options for Weight Loss, Patient Resources, Press, Weight Loss Surgery
If your life and health are being affected by obesity, you might be interested in how to get weight-loss surgery approved. Oftentimes, people will put off the procedure because they are intimidated by the process. With WeightWise, we assure you that your journey to a...
by WeightWise | May 9, 2022 | Options for Weight Loss, Patient Resources, Press, Weight Loss Surgery
For many years those suffering from obesity have been labeled as lazy and overconsumers. However, in more recent years there has been discourse surrounding the topic of obesity, leaving many of us wondering, is obesity a disease or a choice? The American Medical...
