Smoking After Bariatric Surgery: What Should You Do?
People who are considering bariatric surgery have many questions about the procedure. Most of these questions are about lifestyle changes such as “Should you exercise after bariatric surgery?” We will now address one of these questions, which is “can you smoke after bariatric surgery?” Read on to find out the answer to this question, as […]
Post-Bariatric Surgery Vitamin Guidelines
If you have had bariatric surgery, then it is important to follow the post-surgical vitamin guidelines. This will help ensure that you are getting the proper nutrients and vitamins that your body needs to heal and recover. In this blog post, we will discuss the vitamins to take after bariatric surgery in detail. We will […]
10 Healthy Snack Options Post-Bariatric Surgery
If you are one of the thousands of people who have undergone bariatric surgery, you know that a big part of your post-surgery diet is learning what healthy snacks to eat. After all, if you’re not careful, you could easily regain the weight you lost (or even more). In this blog post, we will discuss […]
Signs You Have a Gastric Sleeve Leak
Gastric sleeve surgery is a common weight loss procedure. However, there is a risk of leaks occurring after the surgery. In this blog post, we will discuss the signs of a gastric sleeve leak and ways to prevent them from happening. How Gastric Sleeve Is Performed A gastric sleeve, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a surgery […]
Preventing Hypoglycemia Post-Bariatric Surgery
If you have undergone bariatric surgery, then you are likely aware of the changes that occur in your body afterward. One common issue that many people experience is fluctuating blood sugar levels. This can be dangerous and even life-threatening if not properly managed. In this blog post, we will discuss why reactive hypoglycemia after gastric […]
Your Diet After Lap Band Surgery
Congratulations! You’ve scheduled your lap band surgery and are looking forward to a new you. But now comes the hard part…what to eat! After your lap band surgery, you will have very specific dietary restrictions about what you can and cannot eat for a certain period of time. This blog post is going to tell […]
What Medications Are Off Limits After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Gastric sleeve surgery is usually done to help people lose weight. But it changes their life in many ways, including what medications they can take. Some will be off-limits for a few weeks, and others will need to be limited for the rest of your life. If you are considering gastric sleeve surgery, here is […]
Why Do People Get Hiccups After Bariatric Surgery?
Hiccups—we all get them and we all hate them. Luckily, as we get older, they become a rarer occurrence. However, if you get bariatric surgery in Mexico, they might come back with a vengeance. At least for a little while. What exactly are hiccups? Why do people get hiccups after bariatric surgery? And what can […]
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Tijuana, Mexico for Bariatric Surgery?
Do you need a passport to go to Tijuana for bariatric surgery in Mexico? This is a question that many people ask before they take the big step and make an appointment. If you are like the majority of Americans and do not have a passport, you might be a bit concerned about this aspect […]
Will I Regain Weight After the Gastric Balloon is Removed?
Most bariatric procedures are permanent, or at least meant to create alterations that stay in place long term. However, gastric balloon in Mexico is different. While the goal is for the weight loss results to last, the balloon itself is only in place for about 6 months. What Is the Gastric Balloon? The gastric balloon […]