Managing Dumping Syndrome After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery has helped many people achieve significant weight loss and improved health. By reducing the stomach's size/altering the digestive tract, bariatric surgery can lead to incredible transformations. However, like any major procedure, it comes with its...
How often should you weigh yourself after Bariatric surgery?
For bariatric surgery patients, tracking weight is an essential part of the recovery process and long-term success. Our practice recommends weighing yourself once a week. Here’s why. Consistency Over Obsession Weighing yourself weekly strikes a balance between staying...
Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery – when to be concerned
For people living with obesity, bariatric surgery can be the beginning of their weight loss journey. We describe the process as a journey as it requires long-term commitment to real change which can often come with bumps in the road. The rapid weight loss after...
Importance of lifelong multi-vitamins after bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing step towards achieving weight loss and overall improved health. As patients begin this transformative journey, it's crucial to recognise the significance of post-operative bariatric care, particularly when it comes to vitamin...
Why hasn’t my bariatric surgery worked?
All surgical procedures for obesity, both old and new, are designed to change how the person processes food. Although many of these procedures are designed to be permanent, in reality not all the effects of the surgery are permanent. All patients perceive their...
Can you stretch your stomach after gastric sleeve surgery?
Weight gain following bariatric surgery, whether it be gastric sleeve or gastric bypass, can occur in patients for a variety or combination of different reasons. Gastric sleeve surgery restricts the volume of the stomach to 15 - 20% of its original size, but the...