Can I Drink Coffee After Bariatric Surgery?
You’ve just had surgery. You’re feeling anxious and eager to get home and relax in your bed. But before you can go, your surgeon has instructions for you: no coffee for the next two weeks! What? You love coffee! Can’t you have at least one cup? As it turns out, there are good reasons why […]
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 […]
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: What to Watch For
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 After 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: Stage-by-Stage Guide
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 […]
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 […]