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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How To Find Support Post-Bariatric Surgery For many people, bariatric surgery will be one of the hardest things they’ll ever do. While it’s a significant step towards a long and healthy life, many challenges can arise. These challenges include trouble sticking to a healthy diet, keeping the weight off, seeing yourself in a new body, …

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Constipation After Bariatric Surgery One of the most common complaints people have after bariatric surgery is constipation. Bowel movement changes following weight loss surgery are indeed common side effects. Whether it be diarrhea or constipation, know that these side effects are very common and often not something to worry about, especially if you take the …

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Why Are Vitamins So Important After Bariatric Surgery? There is an obesity epidemic continuing to expand in the western world. This increase in obesity has also increased the number of individuals opting to undergo bariatric surgery. Studies have shown dietary deficiencies in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery. Thus, it is paramount that we …

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Dental Problems After Weight Loss Surgery Over the years, as weight loss surgery becomes more prevalent, more and more individuals are claiming that they are experiencing dental problems following the procedure. Medical literature suggests that these dental problems boil down to gastrointestinal issues post weight loss surgery. These issues range from malabsorption to gastroesophageal reflex. …

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How Much Protein Do I Need Every Day? Following bariatric surgery, protein intake should be one of your top priorities. Protein plays a role in every cell in your body. Thus, proteins are constantly breaking down and need replenishing. When you don’t consume enough protein, your body breaks down lean muscle to use as energy. …

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How To Dress After Weight Loss Surgery If you’re reading this, odds are you’ve had weight loss surgery, or you’re going to have weight loss surgery. This is an exciting time in your health journey, but it can be challenging. Your body will be changing rapidly after surgery, and that can be a shock to …

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How Can Smoking Affect Bariatric Surgery? Did you know that tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, followed by obesity? You may be even more shocked to learn that current research suggests that between 12.9 to 38% of bariatric candidates are regular tobacco users. Unfortunately, bariatric surgery risks double …

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How Long Should Bariatric Patients Take Vitamins? Following bariatric surgery, we recommend that a patient take daily vitamins for the rest of their life. You may have been wondering why is this a lifelong commitment? Especially after you have lost all the weight and are in a maintenance period. After surgery, your body has trouble …

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Top 10 Misconceptions About Bariatric Surgery You may know someone who has had bariatric surgery, or you may be considering the surgery yourself. Most patients have positive life-changing results, and yet, there is still confusion over these procedures. We listed the top 10 misconceptions about bariatric surgery to help set the record straight. #1. Bariatric …

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The Go-To Shopping List for Bariatric Patients Your nutrition after bariatric surgery is vital for helping your body recover and adapt to new healthy eating habits. There are four phases to reintroducing foods, and your facility or surgeon will advance you through each one. Adopting a new diet may seem simple, but it takes dedication …

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Best Exercises Post Weight Loss Surgery Exercising post weight loss surgery is key in you achieving your health goals. To help you reach the goals you’ve set for yourself, you’re going to have to work with your bariatric surgeon and a fitness professional to develop a program that addresses your unique needs, ability, and personal …

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What Bariatric Vitamins Should I Be Taking After Surgery? So, you’ve taken a major step in bettering yourself for a long, healthy life. But, after bariatric surgery, what are the next steps in ensuring that you are successful on your journey? Besides the key elements of diet and exercise, one of the most important steps …

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7 Easy Ways You Can Reduce Inflammation Your body is an incredible machine that protects itself from harm and illness. If you were to catch a cold or sprain your ankle while exercising, your body will automatically begin taking charge to fight the infection or make the necessary repairs so you can get back on …

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Top 5 Apps for Bariatric Surgery Patients Today, technology is more intuitive and helpful for pre- and post-op patients of bariatric surgery than ever before. This includes many convenient resources that are accessible at the tips of your fingers through your smartphone, tablet, or computer! You may have found yourself browsing for apps that focus …

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Taking Care of Your Mental Health After Weight Loss Surgery With bariatric or weight loss surgery, the most significant changes happen during the first year. To have a successful outcome, you will need to make several permanent lifestyle changes to your behaviors, eating habits, and activity patterns. Besides the impact that the surgery has on …

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Cosmetic Surgery for Skin Removal After Bariatric Surgery Do you have excess skin and want to know more about skin removal after bariatric surgery? It can be exciting to achieve your goal weight after weight loss surgery. However, that success can be overshadowed by loose, sagging skin that develops after surgery. When you gain weight, …

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Keeping Up with Your Mental Health After Weight Loss Surgery How is your mental health after bariatric surgery? As life-changing as it can be, weight loss surgery is difficult for everyone - especially if you struggle with anxiety or depression. You may feel uncomfortable in your new body or be unsure of where to begin. …

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Keeping Up with Exercise, Nutrition, and Vitamins After Weight Loss Surgery Regardless of who you are, it can be challenging to fall into a routine after weight loss surgery. You may struggle to get the nutrition and vitamins you need or to exercise every day without fail.  At ProCare Health, we know it can be …

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Post-Surgery Aftercare Weight loss surgery can bring unexpected as well as expected changes to your lifestyle and overall health. Post bariatric surgery, your weight loss can cause temporary hair thinning, you have a new diet to adjust to, and you may have to contend with loose skin after shedding excess weight. Plus, there are other …

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Managing Food Cravings and Your Relationship with Food After Weight Loss Surgery After weight loss surgery, your relationship with food, and the way you eat will be different than it was before your operation. Because you will be eating a healthier diet, you may also experience food cravings for fare that is longer a part …

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The Importance of Your Liquid Diet Weight-loss surgery can give you a new start on a healthy lifestyle. Following the preoperative and postoperative diet guidelines will help ensure your success. A liquid diet is one of the first steps for helping you heal and recover after surgery. The Purpose of a Liquid Diet Your diet …

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Self-Care in the Hospital: Tips for Recovering from Weight Loss Surgery The length of your weight loss surgery recovery depends upon the type of surgery you chose. Typically, patients spend one to three days in the hospital before being discharged home. While you are in the hospital, take advantage of the time for self-care as …

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What to Expect During Your Hospital Stay It is normal to be nervous anytime you are headed to the hospital and about to undergo a surgical procedure. Set your mind at ease. You have selected a team of doctors and a hospital that is ready to care for you. Depending upon which weight-loss procedure you …

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Tips for a Surviving a Liquid Diet Your liquid diet may be one of the biggest challenges you face on your weight loss journey. Liquid diets are vital to the recovery process, and although they can be unpleasant, they help your body successfully heal, prevent obstructions, and give your wounds time to scar properly. After …

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The Pre-Weight Loss Surgery Diet Weight loss surgery isn’t for everyone. First, you must understand the benefits and risks involved, and you must qualify for the operation. Typically, those who have a body mass index (BMI) of over 40 and who are more than 100 pounds overweight are eligible for the surgery. You may also …

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Duodenal Switch Surgery Side-Effects & Vitamins Have you made the decision to fight obesity through bariatric surgery? If you’ve read up on gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve, then duodenal switch surgery will sound quite familiar. It is a combination of the two surgeries with the added benefit of eating a rather “normal” diet. Biliopancreatic …

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