Trevor Hoppers
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...
Trevor Hoppers
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...
Jordan Austin
WeightWise · Post-Surgery Recovery How Long Before You Have a Bowel Movement After Gastric Sleeve Surgery? It's one of the most common questions after bariatric surgery — and one of...
Web Master
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...
Trevor Hoppers
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...
Wade van der Bergh
WeightWise · Exercise & Recovery Exercise Tips AfterBariatric Surgery Building a healthy exercise routine after weight loss surgery takes time, patience, and the right approach. Here's how to start smart,...
Trevor Hoppers
(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...
Trevor Hoppers
(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...
Web Master
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...
Web Master
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...
Web Master
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...
Trevor Hoppers
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...
Web Master
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...
Web Master
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...
Web Master
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...
Web Master
We get a lot of questions about the best ways to lose weight and keep it off in the long term, and our answer is almost always the same. A...
Web Master
So, you've made the decision to go on a transformative journey towards better health through bariatric surgery. Congratulations! It's a significant step towards reclaiming your life and achieving your weight...
Web Master
You’ve tried eating healthier, you’ve spent time in the gym, and you may have even tried several fad weight-loss trends, all with little to no results. You’re interested in weight-loss...
Web Master
If you’ve been thinking of getting bariatric surgery to help lose weight, your research may have led to your laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypasses, single anastomosis duodenal switches, and...
Jordan Austin
Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective tools available for long-term weight loss, but it isn't right for everyone. If you're wondering what can disqualify you from bariatric surgery,...
Jordan Austin
If you've recently had bariatric surgery — or you're preparing for a gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or duodenal switch — you're going to hear a lot about the 30-30 rule....
Trevor Hoppers
A lot of our patients have done research on what happens after weight-loss surgery, including changes to their diet, increased physical activity, and the overall life changes that need to...
Trevor Hoppers
Ice treatments or extreme cold have been used to great effect for the temporary relief of aches and pains. You may have even heard that plummeting temps–up to 200 degrees...
Trevor Hoppers
Bariatric surgery, along with a healthy diet and regular exercise, is the best way for the obese or morbidly obese to lose huge amounts of weight and keep it off...
Trevor Hoppers
Probiotics are living bacteria and yeast microorganisms that offer incredible health benefits for people — especially regarding digestive and gut health. Bacteria naturally live in your intestines, aiding in digestion...
Trevor Hoppers
Our bodies are complex machines that have many different parts that work together to make things function smoothly. No matter what type of body you have, fat is a necessary...
Wade van der Bergh
WeightWise · Exercise & Wellness Redefining Fitness:Real Movement for Real Life Exercise doesn't have to mean a gym membership, a treadmill, or a strict regimen. Movement can happen anywhere —...
Trevor Hoppers
While there are many bariatric and weight-loss surgeries, a gastric banding or lap band procedure is one of the few that are actually reversible. It’s also one of the least...
Trevor Hoppers
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is a life-changing decision for those that are obese or morbidly obese. Along with regular physical activity and an improved diet, bariatric procedures are proven...
Trevor Hoppers
Bariatric procedures are the best way to lose large amounts of excessive weight and keep it off in the long term, along with regular exercise and a healthy diet. And...
Trevor Hoppers
Are you thinking about weight-loss surgery but are concerned about the potentially high costs of a gastric sleeve, duodenal switch, gastric bypass, and other bariatric procedures? When you look at...
Trevor Hoppers
Weight loss can be a challenging journey for many people, especially those who have struggled with weight issues for a long time. There are fad diets you can try, new...
Trevor Hoppers
If you’ve been struggling to lose weight and keep it off, you may be considering medical treatments such as bariatric surgery or something less invasive, such as weight loss pills....
Trevor Hoppers
For many of us, we can't function until we’ve had our first cup of coffee in the morning. Whether it’s a latte, cappuccino, or good old reliable straight up black...
Trevor Hoppers
If you're considering weight loss surgery, you may be worried about recovery time. After all, taking time off work can be stressful, and you may be concerned about how much...
Trevor Hoppers
It’s a fact: bariatric surgery, along with a healthy diet and regular physical activity, is the best way to lose massive amounts of extra weight and keep it off in...
Trevor Hoppers
Have you been thinking about bariatric surgery? Maybe you miss all of the things you used to be able to do before you gained all of the excess weight, or...
Trevor Hoppers
They seem too good to be true, those weight-loss drug commercials that pop up all over the place. A pill, gummy, or capsule a day and your fat melts away....
Trevor Hoppers
Bariatric soft foods are a great option after weight loss surgery, as they provide softer and easier-to-digest options for those who have undergone bariatric procedures. After surgery, it is important...
Trevor Hoppers
Breathing. It’s something that we don’t even think about most of the time. But did you know that proper breathing can decrease stress levels and help you in your journey...
Trevor Hoppers
Living with excess weight can be difficult – not just physically but mentally and emotionally, too. If you have tried traditional methods of weight loss and have not seen the...
Trevor Hoppers
If you have been struggling with significant weight gains for several years, and just can’t seem to lose the pounds (or keep them off), bariatric surgery is a proven option....
Trevor Hoppers
We get lots of questions about bariatric exercises. In other words, people ask the weight-loss surgery experts at WeightWise about physical activity and exercise plans that will get the blood...
Lauren Armstrong
This article was written by Stephanie Moore MS, RD/LD, and updated on April 27, 2023. In the weeks leading up to–and after–bariatric surgery, supplements are needed to make sure your...
Trevor Hoppers
Along with a proper diet and consistent exercise, bariatric surgery gives you the best chance to lose massive amounts of excess weight. However, it’s not for everyone: Along with physical...
Trevor Hoppers
WeightWise Quick Start Bundles A No-fuss Solution to Your Pre-Bariatric Surgery Needs Congratulations on taking the step towards better health by undergoing bariatric weight loss surgery! You've made a great...
Trevor Hoppers
We all know we should stay hydrated, and after weight loss surgery, it’s more important than ever to drink enough. Because your stomach pouch is very small, you’ll need to...
Trevor Hoppers
Fatigued. Exhausted. Lethargic. Pooped. Chances are you have been tired during the middle of your day at some point in the last few months. This can occur more often with...
Sam Beven
Here is another quick and easy weekday meal. You only need a few ingredients that you might already have! This recipe calls for a simple bruschetta that you could prep...
Trevor Hoppers
The best protein shakes for pre-bariatric surgery are those that your doctor or dietitian recommends and that you enjoy drinking. The key is to find shakes that have a good...