Guilt-Free Alternative Snacks after Bariatric Surgery Having trouble resisting a sweet treat after dinner or crunchy potato chips during a mid-day slump? Cravings can be EVEN more difficult to manage when it seems like everyone around you...
Here's Why You Should Prioritize B1 & B12 after Surgery Vitamins B12 and Thiamin (B1) are two of the most significant vitamins to consider after bariatric surgery. These B-Vitamins should not be overlooked as deficiencies can be critical, even life-threatening in some cases. It's important to...
Probiotic Supplements for Gut Health Post-Bariatric Surgery Following bariatric surgery, digestive discomfort and constipation can pose serious challenges for patients... However, did you know probiotics can do the trick in many cases? From improving immunity and digestion...
Going on a Cruise? Tips to Enjoy the Ship + Stay on Track After bariatric surgery and a successful first few months of weight loss, most of us have a similar thought... It's time for a well-earned vacation to celebrate! If you're anything like the...
Starvation Mode: Risks of Undereating after Bariatric Surgery A topic we've never discussed is undereating and the risks of not getting the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals you need after surgery. Come to find out, focusing solely on "eating less" isn't the...
What Patients Need to Know about Vitamins A, D, E, & K We don't hear as much about Vitamins A, D, E, and K after bariatric surgery... But that doesn't mean they're not important, especially if you've had the Duodenal Switch (DS)...
4 Bariatric-Friendly Dinners in 15 Minutes or Less Ahhh the dreaded question... "What's for dinner?" You're starving after a long day at work and are racing to pick up the kids from soccer practice... The last thing you want...
The Hidden Struggle: Body Dysmorphia after Weight Loss Surgery Are you struggling with body dysmorphia after weight loss surgery? You are not alone. Many people who have undergone drastic changes to their appearance through surgery struggle with body dysmorphia. If...
10 Bariatric Items to Add to Your Amazon List... You'll Thank Us Later Are you struggling to find the necessary supplies to meet your post-surgery needs? If so, look no further! We combined expert feedback into a simple list of bariatric essentials you can buy directly on Amazon... No...
Understanding Emotional vs. Physical Hunger Understanding whether or not what you’re feeling is emotional or physical hunger can be tricky, but with practice comes progress! Learning how to identify these two different types of hunger...
10 Must-Read WLS Tips before Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones from the entire BariMelts family! We hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow and are able to spend time relaxing and even...
Step Up Your Vitamin Regimen: Transitioning from Pills, Capsules, or Soft Chews Have you heard?! We just launched a once-daily complete bariatric vitamin caplet called The Step Up™ by BariMelts! Why did we launch this new product? The answer is simple... We want...