Author Archives: Rachel Boone

Vitamin Patches: Do They Work?

Vitamin Patches: Do They Work? A patch you place on your skin to absorb vitamins sounds enticing compared to taking an oral supplement. Yet this offering, while increasing in popularity, has drawn skepticism. Are vitamin patches effective, and if so, do they work for bariatric patients? Continue reading to discover the history of transdermal patches, …

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Weight Loss Injections Part 4: Victoza® & Saxenda® (Liraglutide)

Weight Loss Injections Part 4: Victoza® & Saxenda® (Liraglutide) Victoza® and Saxenda® (liraglutide) are the same medication and are once-daily self-administered injections in single-use, disposable pens. Their differences include the following: Victoza® The FDA first approved Victoza® in January 2010 for adults with type 2 diabetes, then again in June 2019 for children (ten years …

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Weight Loss Injections Part 3: Ozempic® & Wegovy® (Semaglutide)

Weight Loss Injections Part 3: Ozempic® & Wegovy® (Semaglutide) Ozempic® and Wegovy® share the same formula and manufacturer (Novo Nordisk). Both medications are also once-weekly self-administered injections in single-use, disposable pens. So, what are the differences between the two medications? Ozempic® Ozempic® was FDA-approved in December 2017 to treat type 2 diabetes, NOT obesity. Like …

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Weight Loss Injections Part 2: Mounjaro® (Tirzepatide)

Weight Loss Injections Part 2: Mounjaro® (Tirzepatide) Mounjaro® is a once-a-week injection that the FDA approved to treat type 2 diabetes in May 2022. The medication’s official website states that the drug regulates blood sugar and decreases food intake. It also states that Mounjaro® is NOT a weight loss drug, despite its ability to reduce …

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Weight Loss Injections Part 1: An Overview

Weight Loss Injections Part 1: An Overview Whispers of a “miracle” weight loss drug among celebrities and socialites began in early 2022. Recently, the medication has garnered even more attention as articles on the “Ozempic® craze” point out the countless celebrities who have admitted (or denied) using it to help them lose weight faster than …

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Thyroid Health: Obesity & Bariatric Surgery

Thyroid Health: Obesity & Bariatric Surgery The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck and below the voice box. It's also one of six glands that create the endocrine system. According to the EPA, “The endocrine system, made up of all the body’s different hormones, regulates all biological processes in …

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Your Bariatric Guide to a Happy, Healthy Christmas

Your Bariatric Guide to a Happy, Healthy Christmas Whether you’ve recently had bariatric surgery or are years out, Christmas can be a difficult time to stay on track and prioritize your health. You’ll have to practice self-discipline and mentally prepare yourself for holiday events. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by this Christmas season, don’t worry. This …

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How to Navigate Thanksgiving After Bariatric Surgery

How to Navigate Thanksgiving After Bariatric Surgery Preventing weight gain is a challenge for everyone around Thanksgiving. Eating sweet potato pie, honey-glazed ham, turkey with stuffing, and other holiday dishes can take a toll on one's waistline. The good news is this is avoidable! Aim to maintain your weight with these steps to navigating Thanksgiving …

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Foods to Avoid After Bariatric Surgery

Foods to Avoid After Bariatric Surgery Patients who undergo bariatric surgery are given a special diet to follow for the first 1 to 2 months after bariatric surgery. The post-bariatric surgery diet progresses in stages, starting with liquid foods and then slowly reintroducing solid foods when the body is able to accept them. Afterward, some …

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How to Stay on Track This Halloween

How to Stay on Track This Halloween There’s no need to feel haunted by the sight of Halloween treats. While they can make staying on track with your weight management goals challenging, you can still enjoy this holiday season without losing focus on your health. Stay on track by following this guide, which includes how to …

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