What Are the Foamies After Gastric Sleeve? Relief & Causes
If you’ve recently had bariatric surgery, you may hear other patients talk about something called “foamies.” While the name may [...]
By MBC Nutrition|2026-10-06T16:02:39+00:00March 17th, 2026|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: bariatric post-op, dumping syndrome, foamies, nutrition tips, post-op diet, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, what causes foamies after gastric bypass|0 Comments
If you’ve recently had bariatric surgery, you may hear other patients talk about something called “foamies.” While the name may [...]
By MBC Nutrition|2026-01-13T18:27:02+00:00January 13th, 2026|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: bariatric post-op, bariatric tips, dumping syndrome, fullness cues, hiccups, hiccups after bariatric surgery, mindful of eating, mindfulness, pain, post-op diet, runny nose after bariatric surgery, stomach tightness, warning signs|0 Comments
After bariatric surgery, your body communicates fullness very differently than it did before. Many patients expect to feel “full” in [...]
By MBC Nutrition|2023-10-29T19:31:26+00:00October 17th, 2023|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: bariatric post-op, blood sugar, chronic fatigue, clear liquids, dehydration, dumping syndrome, fatigue, Gatorade, Hypoglycemia, liquid diet, liquids, low sodium, post-op diet, Powerade, Propel, protein, sugar, sugar free, vitamin deficiencies, vitamin supplements, why to avoid sugar|0 Comments
You may wonder if Gatorade is allowed before and after bariatric weight loss. The answer is yes, but with a [...]
By MBC Contributor|2023-11-28T17:59:33+00:00March 25th, 2022|Categories: Post-Op Resources|Tags: abdominal pain, bloating after surgery, dumping syndrome, gas pain, painful bloating, relieve bloating pain, relieve gas pain, small bowel|8 Comments
Bariatric surgery is a medical treatment for obesity with many added health benefits, but it has its fair share [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-05-29T23:46:08+00:00January 4th, 2022|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: alcohol abuse, caffeinated drinks, caffeine, can i drink alcohol, carbonated drinks, chewing gum, dietary changes, drinking with a straw, dumping syndrome, fatty foods, foods to avoid, hormonal balance, physical activity, psychological changes, restriction after gastric bypass, rny gastric bypass, water intake|0 Comments
RNY gastric bypass is a powerful surgical procedure that assists you to achieve rapid and permanent weight loss. Of course, [...]
By MBC Editor|2026-03-17T17:54:29+00:00September 28th, 2021|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: abdominal pain, best foods for gastric sleeve, cons of gastric sleeve, cramp, diarrhea, drinking coffee, dumping syndrome, gas, gluten free, liquids, loose stool, nausea, sugar, what to expect after gastric sleeve surgery, why to avoid sugar|0 Comments
Diarrhea after gastric sleeve can be an inconvenient and unpleasant side effect that many new patients experience. All weight loss [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-09-16T22:50:27+00:00March 8th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: bariatric surgery myths, benefits, caffeine, drinking coffee, dumping syndrome, facts, foods to avoid, high protein diet, medication, myths, nausea, Overeating, patient satisfaction, pouch stretch, protein, small amount, small amounts, soda, stomach pouch, stomach size, stomach stretching, stretching stomach pouch, vomiting|1 Comment
There are a lot of misconceptions and assumptions when it comes to weight loss surgery. Understanding what's real and fake [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-07-27T02:22:51+00:00October 26th, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: abdominal pain, acid reflux, bloating, cramp, dumping syndrome, fatigue, G-POEM, gallbladder problems, gallbladder problems after weight loss surgery, gallstones, health benefits, nausea, pain, vomiting, what is acid reflux|11 Comments
What is Gastroparesis? Gastroparesis, (gastro "stomach" and paresis "partial paralysis") is a digestive problem caused by delayed stomach emptying of [...]