Healthy Fats vs. Unhealthy Fats: A Bariatric Patient’s Guide
When you hear the word “fat,” it’s easy to think of something negative, but not all fats are created equal. [...]
By MBC Nutrition|2026-07-27T14:55:01+00:00April 3rd, 2026|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: bariatric diet, bariatric post-op, dietary fats, fatty foods, guide, healthy fats, pre-op diet, pre-op diet for bariatric surgery, saturated fat, unsaturated fat|0 Comments
When you hear the word “fat,” it’s easy to think of something negative, but not all fats are created equal. [...]
By MBC Editor|2026-03-17T16:28:04+00:00March 25th, 2021|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: bariatric diet, carbohydrates, choose healthy goal weight, counting macros, diet program, eating healthy, healthy diets, healthy fats, macronutrient goals, macronutrients, macros, post-op diet, protein|10 Comments
After the first month of weight loss surgery, most people can eat various foods and digest most items well. This [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-03-21T18:38:03+00:00January 6th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, News & Trends|Tags: blood sugar, burn calories, diet, eating habits, fat burning, fat free, healthy fats, high intensity, interval training, long term, lose weight, portion sizes, weight loss, weight management|2 Comments
Great! Another diet promising weight loss with little effort! Well, I am sure you know it isn’t that simple. Trapped [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2025-07-30T17:37:24+00:00May 16th, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: benefits, bowel movements, constipation, dehydration, diet, drinking coffee, exercise, healthy fats, probiotic foods, probiotics after bariatric surgery, tea, water|0 Comments
Feeling a Bit Backed Up? Constipation after gastric sleeve surgery can be uncomfortable and should be addressed. It is [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-11-18T22:24:51+00:00January 26th, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: alcohol, avoid, caffeine, drinking coffee, eating healthy, healthy fats, healthy food, healthy habits, healthy meals, healthy snacks, is fast food healthy, macronutrients, macros, meal prep, nutrition, sugar, Ultra-Processed Foods, water, why to avoid sugar|2 Comments
When it comes to making decisions regarding your health, it can get tough to know where to start. There are [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-01-15T23:37:53+00:00December 20th, 2016|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: bariatric recipes, eating habits, eating healthy, health benefits, healthy fats, healthy hair, healthy skin, heart health, lose weight, macronutrient goals, medical advice, nutrition, nutrition advice, nutrition tips, weight loss|0 Comments
After weight loss surgery, individuals may encounter changes in their bodies, including challenges like nutrient absorption issues, hair loss, and [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-10-24T17:34:50+00:00October 3rd, 2016|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: bariatric post-op, carbohydrates, fat, healthy, healthy diets, healthy fats, healthy meals, high protein diet, macronutrients, macros, protein, resources, weight loss options|0 Comments
Gastric sleeve surgery (VSG) is a powerful tool to cure obesity and its related health issues. However, the key to [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-03-21T18:08:13+00:00April 15th, 2016|Categories: Post-Op Resources|Tags: bariatric diet, calories, carbohydrates, diet, eating, eating disorders, fat, healthy fats, healthy food, healthy meals, hunger hormones, macronutrient goals, meal planning, meal prep, Overeating, protein, recipes, weight loss diet|58 Comments
If you weren't given a guide on managing constant hunger after gastric sleeve surgery, you aren't the only one! Most [...]