All You Need to Know About Gut-Hormones, Ghrelin, and Leptin
Obesity is a metabolic disorder stemming from appetite-regulating gut peptides. After trying medications, as well as diets and exercise plans, [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-10-05T22:50:49+00:00November 5th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Diet & Nutrition|Tags: body thermostat, digestive tract, endocrine, ghrelin, gut bacteria, gut health, Gut hormones, gut microbiome, hormonal balance, hunger hormones, leptin, metabolism, peptides, satiety, satiety hormones, set point theory, small intestine, weight gain|0 Comments
Obesity is a metabolic disorder stemming from appetite-regulating gut peptides. After trying medications, as well as diets and exercise plans, [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-12-24T19:51:36+00:00March 22nd, 2018|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: clear liquids, eating habits, metabolic reset, post-op diet, pouch, pouch reset, pouch stretch, pouch test, reset diet, soft solids, solids, stomach stretching, stretching stomach pouch, thick liquids, weight gain, whole foods|61 Comments
We get it—sometimes things don’t go as planned. Weight regain after bariatric surgery can happen to the best of us, [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2025-08-08T15:20:19+00:00October 3rd, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: avoid, calories, carbohydrates, diet, healthy, protein, unhealthy, vegetables, weight gain, weight loss|0 Comments
When looking to lose weight, the first thing many turns to is their diet. Turning to diet first makes perfect [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:58:19+00:00June 22nd, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Post-Op Resources, Pre-Op Resources|Tags: bariatric surgery, medical advice, metabolism, nicotine, smoking, tobacco, unhealthy, weight gain, weight loss, why to stop smoking|1 Comment
Smoker Lungs vs Normal Healthy Lungs Smoking is a leading cause of preventable deaths. Smoking and obesity are [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-11-18T22:35:58+00:00May 6th, 2016|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Post-Op Resources|Tags: diet, exercise, healthy lifestyle, hit a stall, stopped losing weight, stretching stomach pouch, weight gain, weight regain|3 Comments
Struggling with weight gain after gastric bypass surgery? The roux-en-y gastric bypass has long been one of the premier weight [...]