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Dr. Alejandro Lopez
May 9, 2026
Expert-written articles on bariatric surgery, recovery, nutrition, costs, insurance, and life after weight-loss surgery. Reviewed by Dr. Alejandro López and the ALO Bariatrics medical team.
Our complete archive of weight-loss surgery content — sorted by most recent. New articles published weekly.

Older posts from our archive — still relevant for pre-op planning, post-op recovery, and long-term success.
LN. Anakaren V • May 16, 2026
What to eat (and why) to maximize healing, satiety, and long-term weight loss after surgery.
Read article →Dr. Alejandro López • May 15, 2026
Stuck at the same weight months post-op? Real reasons it happens and how to push past it.
Read article →LN. Anakaren V • May 14, 2026
Skipped the pre-op diet? Why surgeons require it and what your options are if you slipped.
Read article →Dr. Alejandro López • May 13, 2026
How to protect lean mass while losing fat — protein, resistance training, and sleeve-specific tips.
Read article →Dr. Alejandro López • May 12, 2026
A staged exercise progression from week 1 through month 6 post-bypass.
Read article →LN. Anakaren V • May 11, 2026
Why the scale isn’t the whole story — what to track instead for real body composition change.
Read article →Dr. Alejandro López • May 10, 2026
What 25+ years of long-term studies show about lifespan gains from weight-loss surgery.
Read article →Dr. Alejandro López • May 9, 2026
Beyond weight loss — how a MGB lowers cardiac risk, BP, cholesterol, and diabetes markers.
Read article →Dr. Alejandro López • May 8, 2026
SSRIs and weight gain — strategies that work, plus when to talk to your psychiatrist.
Read article →If you're done reading and ready to talk to someone, our coordinators are standing by — free evaluation, no obligation.
Eligibility checklist — BMI, age, comorbidities, and the medical criteria for surgery.
Read article →How alcohol affects weight loss, metabolism, and your stomach after surgery.
Read article →When you can start drinking again, safe limits, and which drinks to avoid.
Read article →Hydration myths debunked — how water actually affects your new stomach pouch.
Read article →5-minute guide to gastric sleeve surgery: what it is, how it works, and what to expect.
Read article →Complete patient guide — preparation, recovery, results, and life after sleeve surgery.
Read article →Dumping syndrome, stretching the pouch, and how to avoid overeating after bypass.
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