Barimelts Blog

Finding the courage to have weight loss surgery, and having even more courage to speak on it. Macielle shares her experience of being in her early 20's and choosing to...

Insomnia is a common issue reported by patients both before and after bariatric surgery. Not only can sleeplessness lead to grouchy mornings and less-than-productive days, inadequate sleep is also a...

After bariatric surgery, it is important to get creative with your food. You can only eat so much at a time and are constantly fighting with the time so it...

After weight loss surgery, your diet is completely different. No matter what type of bariatric surgery you have, your stomach and the way you digest food has changed. Since your...

You’ve probably heard it before that protein is one of the most critical things you need to watch out for after bariatric surgery. Yep, it’s true! Protein is really THAT...

  I just threw up in my mouth. I know, that’s disgusting. Unfortunately, that has turned into a new thing for me. I am currently four years post-op and have...

As I wake every morning, my emotions are high as I step towards the scale. Will it show I lost? Maintained? Or worse, gained? That scale is so powerful, and...

Iron is an important mineral essential for some of the body’s key functions. More specifically, iron is found in blood and helps to transport oxygen from the lungs to the...

Smoothie addicts! This one is for you. If you've recently had Bariatric surgery then you're probably familiar with the liquid phase of your post-op diet. It is SUPER important that you follow...

  It was Thanksgiving 2013 and I was reflecting on my life. Perhaps it was because I had family in town and was thinking about all of the things I...

  Weight loss surgery (WLS) is a major event in any patient’s weight-loss journey, and it is often seen as a new beginning. WLS patients look forward to having a...

Surgery type: Duodenal Switch (DS) Surgery date: 2014 Pre-surgery weight: 347 Current weight: 162   Hi! I’m Trisha Guthrie. Being labeled as obese since the age of 12, I spent 32 years trying...