The Bariatric Keto Diet: A Practical Guide
Nutrition & Lifestyle The Bariatric Keto Diet: A Definitive Guide 📅 Updated May 2026 ⏱ 11 min read ✓ Reviewed by ALO Nutrition team Written by LN. Anakaren V Bariatric Nutritionist · ALO Bariatrics ✓ Verified Key Takeaways The standard keto diet (75% fat, 5% carbs) is not safe for the first months after bariatric […]
How to Prevent and Reverse Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Hair loss is not something most people think about when considering weight loss surgery. However, it is a potential side effect, and there are a plethora of reasons why this could be. If you’re dealing with post weight loss surgery hair loss, don’t fret. You need to first understand that it IS temporary and that […]
Tips for Eating Out After Bariatric Surgery
Deciding to get bariatric surgery can be anxiety-inducing. There’s the surgery, the recovery, the post-op diet, and the rapid weight loss that comes with it. But, one of the biggest fears that people have is that they won’t be able to do the things they used to, like eat at restaurants. Restaurant food is often […]
How Do I Choose the Right Bariatric Surgery Procedure for Me?
So you have decided to get weight loss surgery. A quick Google search will show you that there are many procedures and practices to pick from, including bariatric surgery in Mexico. If you are lost and looking for options, it is reasonable to wonder, “Which weight loss surgery is the best?” Here are some of […]
Should You Exercise After Bariatric Surgery? A Complete Activity Guide
Many people think their lives will dramatically change after bariatric surgery and all the weight they struggled to lose will magically fall off. This misconception is largely due to the fact that bariatric surgery changes the amount of food you can eat. Unfortunately, weight loss surgery is not a quick fix. Losing and keeping off […]
Diet Progression Stages After Bariatric Surgery
A Post-Op Bariatric Diet is a diet that is designed to help individuals who have undergone gastric sleeve bypass surgery. After bariatric surgery in Mexico, observing the correct bariatric diet will help you heal and make the necessary changes to your eating habits. The diet recommendations vary from one individual to the next, and your […]
Myths and Misunderstandings About Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is a common problem that affects close to 40% of Americans. Despite the body positivity movement of today, misconceptions about obesity endure. Those who opt for obesity and bariatric surgery often have to deal with a lot of weight loss myths. The first step to combating the obesity problem is to examine and debunk […]
How To Recognize the Symptoms of a Gallbladder Attack
Having upper abdominal pain is often misattributed to a lot of possible things, and for most, this pain will not raise any alarm bells unless it’s particularly severe or prolonged. But, if you’re experiencing this pain, you may want to know if you’re having a gallbladder attack. Gallbladder attacks have a myriad of possible culprits, […]
How Does Gastric Sleeve Surgery Affect Ghrelin?
When reading about the benefits of gastric sleeve surgery, there are always two benefits that get discussed more than others: the reduced size of the stomach and the lessened production of ghrelin. But if you aren’t an amino acid afficionado, you might not even know what ghrelin is or how it affects you. So, to […]
Reasons Why You Should Lose Weight Before Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery in Mexico is possibly the most effective way to lose large amounts of weight in a short period of time. Surgical interventions for weight loss produce greater results than exercise alone. For example, those who undergo gastric sleeve surgery tend to lose about 50% of their excess weight in their first year post-surgery, […]