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Ricotta Bake Bariatric: Recipe for Post-Op Yumminess
Here’s a recipe that you’ll absolutely crave — and rave about: a bariatric ricotta bake. After bariatric surgery, you will be on the hunt for foods that are healthy and...
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Average Monthly Weight Loss After Gastric Sleeve
One of the most popular and effective weight-loss surgeries available, a gastric sleeve procedure is one of the best ways to lose up to 60 percent of your excess fat....
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Obesity, Marketing Susceptibility, and Weight-Loss Surgery
What is the connection between obesity and marketing susceptibility? Or should we formulate this question the other way ‘round: What is the connection between marketing susceptibility and obesity? Because surely...
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Avoid A Mini Gastric Bypass
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...
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Obese Knee Pain: Correlation Or Causation?
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...
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Omega 3 For Weight Loss
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...
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Gastric Bypass Foul Smelling Bowel Movements
Changes in Bowel Habits After Gastric Bypass: What to Expect and How to Manage Them If you’ve recently had gastric bypass surgery and noticed changes in your bowel habits, including...
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What Is A Bariatric Doctor?
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...
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Gastric Sleeve Pre-Op 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...
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Is Feminine Odor After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Normal?
Feminine Odor After Gastric Sleeve Surgery: What's Normal and What to Watch For – WeightWise WeightWise · Post-Surgery Recovery Feminine Odor After Gastric Sleeve Surgery: What's Normal and What to...
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Kaycee Hammack
Sleep Patterns For Healthy Sleep
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...
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Obesity and Fast Food in America
Is Fast Food Really to Blame for America's Obesity Epidemic? – WeightWise WeightWise · Nutrition & Health Is Fast Food Really to Blame for America's Obesity Epidemic? It's an easy...
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Bariatric Friendly Restaurants: A complete guide
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...
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Jordan Austin
Why You Feel Cold After Bariatric Surgery
Why You Feel Cold After Bariatric Surgery – WeightWise WeightWise · Post-Surgery Recovery Why You Feel Cold After Bariatric Surgery Feeling colder than usual after weight loss surgery is one...
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How To Stop Mindless Eating — And Identify It
You might be thinking that you didn’t sign up for a vocabulary lesson this morning! But the idea of mindful eating — and learning how to stop mindless eating —...
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Hitting Weight Loss Plateau? Test Your VO2
Have you hit a plateau in your weight loss? Hitting weight loss plateaus can be frustrating. WeightWise is here to help you get past this common roadblock with a suggestion:...
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How To Stop Snacking After Dinner
It’s a dilemma for lots of people, even those who aren’t already struggling with a weight problem: how to stop snacking after dinner. Read on to discover some tips on...
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Bariatric Surgery Breakfast Food: What to Eat First
Defining a successful bariatric surgery means looking beyond what takes place on the operating table. Crucial to one’s long-term success after bariatric surgery is diet and exercise. And one of...
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Can Your Stomach Stretch After Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Are you considering gastric bypass surgery? You probably have a lot of different questions running through your head. One of these questions might be: Will my stomach stretch back to...
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How Does Bariatric Surgery Reverse Diabetes?
The health and wellness benefits of bariatric surgery and the ensuing weight loss are well-known and well-documented. What’s perhaps less well-known, although equally well-documented, is how bariatric surgery reverses diabetes....
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How Long Are You Off Work After Bariatric Surgery?
Every patient is different, but our experience tells us that most patients return to work within two weeks of bariatric surgery. We don’t recommend that patients take a certain amount...
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2021 4th of July Menu
Happy Independence Day weekend! Who is ready for a three-day weekend that involves celebrating, grilling out, soaking up the sun on or off the water, and sharing memories/laughs with your...
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Metabolic Syndrome And Bariatric Surgery
Metabolic syndrome is a term that is used to refer to the various health factors that increase the risk of a person developing metabolic conditions. These conditions can include stroke,...
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How To Restart Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass can be a great way to “shrink” the stomach and lose significant weight. Many patients see dramatic results in their weight loss and experience increased energy like never...
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Pre-Diabetes And Major Cardiovascular Event
Pre-diabetes may sound like it’s harmless, but it can actually be very serious. New research even shows that it can increase your risk for catastrophic cardiac events like a stroke...
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How To Get Back On Track After Bariatric Surgery
Undergoing bariatric surgery is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to be an ordeal. You have committed to changing not only your health and body but your lifestyle, too....
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Bariatric Soft Food Breakfast Ideas
Once you have bariatric surgery, your diet will change drastically. For a while, you will be restricted to just having soft protein foods. So when you reach the soft food...
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Why did I stop losing weight after gastric sleeve?
If you have recently had gastric sleeve surgery and you have noticed that your weight loss has stopped, you may be feeling frustrated. If you aren’t seeing the results you...
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Meal Prepping 101
Happy New Year to each of you, I hope January has treated you well! Each year is almost like a new beginning. Typically, you may read or hear from your...
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Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass
Are you considering what type of weight loss surgery is right for you? Bariatric surgery is a great option to help you lose weight – especially if you work on...
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What can't you do after gastric bypass?
Are you considering gastric bypass surgery? This is a major event in your weight loss journey. But this new beginning comes with changes that you will need to take seriously....
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How long does it take to lose 100 pounds after gastric sleeve?
Making plans for a new you for the coming year? Setting goals for your health is important and if losing weight is on your radar, WeightWise can help. We know...
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What to expect after gastric sleeve surgery?
Making the decision to have gastric sleeve surgery is huge. You are committing to make a lifestyle change that will positively impact not only how you look, but how you...
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How overweight do you have to be for surgery?
If you are living with extra weight, you know how frustrating it can be. It can limit your activity and hinder how you want to live your life. For people...
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How much weight should I lose 6 months after gastric sleeve?
As you look toward the new year, you might be looking at goals and changes that you might want to make. Weight loss may be something that you are thinking...
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Foods not to eat after bariatric surgery
When the phrase “healthy diet” is thrown around, many of us envision nothing but celery, carrots, and broccoli. While it’s true some vegetables will play a big part in your...
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Life after weight loss surgery
It seems like it was so long ago, climbing the steps to watch a college football game, chasing after the kids on the playground, or even playing basketball once a...
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Gastric Sleeve and Pregnancy
If you have struggled with your weight and you are looking for a way to get rid of the extra pounds before you start trying to get pregnant, weight loss...
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Water and a Healthy Heart
After an hour of basketball, mowing the yard, or just on a real hot day, a nice cold glass of water hits the spot. Normally when you think of water...
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How Much Protein After Gastric Sleeve
Protein is an essential part of your daily diet before and after surgery. Protein helps build and repair body tissues, aids in hunger control, and promotes fat metabolism. Your immune...
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How to Avoid Dehydration in Hot Weather
The summer heat can get intense and because of that, it’s important to stay safe and stay hydrated. Whether you are playing in the pool, out for a walk, or...
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How many carbs after gastric sleeve surgery
Doughnuts, fettuccini, tortillas - all the greatest foods in the world are just laden with carbohydrates. While we might be joking about “greatest” foods, carbs do tend to show up...
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Can you drink too much water after gastric sleeve?
Diet is a necessity after gastric sleeve surgery, or any weight loss surgery, and water plays an important part. Water is key to keeping your skin, hair, and cells hydrated....
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Weight Lifting Restriction After Gastric Sleeve
No matter what physical shape you’re in, it’s important to always start slow with a new workout regime. Whether you’re a professional athlete returning from an offseason or lifting weights...
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Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery
Are you wondering "can you drink alcohol after bariatric surgery?" A glass of wine with dinner. A nightcap after a long day. A beer with the boys. By themselves, relatively...
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How to mentally prepare for weight loss surgery
If you struggle with obesity and are considering undergoing bariatric surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. Your doctor will help determine if your body is healthy enough to...
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What are the mental benefits of stretching?
Any dog or cat owner has seen their beloved pet wake from a nap, stretch their legs out, and let out a big yawn. Even though they may go right...
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Working out after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
In most cases of internal surgery, it’s advisable to take some time off to heal. However, 99 percent of WeightWise procedures are done laparoscopically. That means we use a series...
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Hormone and BioTE Pellets Weight Loss
Hormone imbalance is a very common condition in people around the world. Have you been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and hormone imbalance? You may be wondering if BioTE® pellets can...
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Sleep Apnea and Gastric Sleeve Surgery
There are several reasons why people may consider bariatric surgery for weight loss. There are cosmetic and self-image issues as well as very real health problems. Heart disease, stroke, high...
