Category Archives: After Bariatric Surgery
Is Coffee a Good Option After Bariatric Surgery?
Dr. Tsuda’s Key Points Minimal coffee within the first six months after surgery Longer-term coffee is OK and even protective Minimize what you put IN the coffee As with most foods and drinks, moderation is the key
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in the Bariatric Patient
With the proliferation of health clinics around the United States and a multitude of online pharmacies, there has been a renewed fever-pitch discussion on testosterone and its effect on bodily function. Believe it or not, testosterone is necessary in both men and women, and both genders tend to lose some […]
Is a Smoothie Diet a Good Idea After Bariatric Surgery?
Smoothies are a big part of many bariatric patients’ postoperative life. This is primarily because we need so much protein that we often can’t get enough from our meals alone. Protein shakes become a great way to fill that deficit while enjoying something that tastes Good and contains essential nutrients. […]
Is a Program Like Noom Acceptable After Bariatric Surgery?
The diet industry is a juggernaut, with hundreds if not thousands of diets and new and popular diets popping up yearly. These dietary plans have a checkered success rate. However, some of these diet plans have blossomed over time. One such “diet” plan is Noom, marketed heavily as a psychology-based […]
Is Golf a Good Idea After Bariatric Surgery
Over the past several decades, golf has exploded in popularity and remains one of the most popular sports in the United States. Like other sports, golf places unique stresses on the body, and today, we will discuss whether playing golf is a good idea after bariatric surgery. This can be […]
Are Probiotics the Answer to Excess Weight?
In a world seemingly chock-full of fad diets that don’t work and may even cause health issues, we often turn to natural or holistic remedies to help us lose weight. One such hope has been probiotics. Analyzing the name tells us what they do – these foods and drinks contain […]
Your First Days Back at the Gym After Bariatric Surgery
Once you’ve had bariatric surgery, you should be proud of your incredible step toward renewed life and health. It’s often said that deciding to have surgery is one of the most challenging parts of the whole process. To some degree, that’s true – most often, the surgery is pretty smooth. […]
Why You Can’t Ignore Mental Health After Bariatric Surgery
It can be a “chicken and egg – which came first?” Question. Did the excess weight cause depression and anxiety, or did those mental health concerns cause the extra weight? The answer isn’t always straightforward for bariatric patients, so you must prioritize your mental health before and after surgery. We […]
What Will My Body Look Like After Bariatric Surgery
This is a tricky question for any bariatric surgeon to answer. Why? Everybody is different; everyone has different expectations for their bariatric procedure, and what is considered an incredible success for one person may feel like a disappointment for someone else. So, in answering this question, we must understand bariatric […]
Do We Reinforce a Sleeve or Bypass Staple Line
When you watch an online seminar and first come in for a consultation, having decided that bariatric surgery may be the right option, you will undoubtedly hear about the potential risk of a staple line leak. This can be a severe complication after a stapled bariatric surgery like the gastric […]