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Your Guide To Choosing the Best Bariatric Multivitamins

Your bariatric journey is unique, and so are your nutritional needs. Whether you’re fresh off surgery, years into maintenance or pairing your plan with GLP-1 therapy, one thing hasn’t changed...

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Vitamin C After Gastric Bypass: Dosage, Benefits and Tips

Vitamin C plays a critical role in recovery after gastric bypass. It helps rebuild tissue, supports your immune system and assists with iron absorption, three things your body relies on...

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How To Avoid Dental Problems After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

After gastric sleeve surgery, you’re focused on healing, staying nourished and adjusting to your new routine. But one thing that might not be on your radar? Your oral health. Many...

Best Vitamins for Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery

If you're experiencing hair shedding or thinning after bariatric surgery, know this: you're not alone. For many women, this part of the journey can feel disheartening, but it’s also incredibly...

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What Is the Bariatric Plate Method? A Simple, Balanced Approach to Post-Op Meals

After bariatric surgery, figuring out the best way to eat can feel overwhelming. You're now paying closer attention to portions, protein, and how your body reacts to different foods, and...

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Gallbladder Problems After Gastric Bypass: What You Need to Know

Gastric bypass surgery can be an incredible step toward better health, but like any big change, it can come with a few surprises. One that doesn’t always get talked about...

9 Strategies for Restarting Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery

If the number on the scale has stopped moving or has started creeping back up, you’re not alone. Hitting a plateau or regaining a few pounds after gastric bypass surgery...

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Getting Ahead of Acid Reflux After Bariatric Surgery: Your Guide To Real Relief

Acid reflux happens when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing discomfort like heartburn, regurgitation, and even a chronic cough. For bariatric surgery patients, these symptoms can become more...

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The Pureed Food Phase: Recipes for Your Post-Bariatric Surgery Diet

If you’re navigating the pureed phase of your diet following gastric sleeve surgery, you’re in an important part of your recovery journey. This stage is about healing and ensuring your...

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2 Years Post-Op Gastric Sleeve Diet: Your Path to Lasting Results

Master your two-year post-op gastric sleeve diet with proven tips for sustained weight loss, effective supplements and healthy habits from Barimelts.

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What Is Semaglutide? A Guide to Semaglutide for Bariatric Patients

Thanks to social media influencers, tech moguls and Hollywood superstars, semaglutide (pronounced “sem-uh-gloo-tide") has been a talking point recently. Praised for its role in weight loss, this medication has captured...

Stay Energized with These High Protein, High Fiber Snacks

Are you routinely feeling hungry after bariatric surgery? Are you struggling with energy and mental clarity? There's a good chance your meals and snacks might be lacking protein and fiber. Hear from Whittany Gibson,...