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Written by a Bariatric Dietitian After undergoing bariatric surgery, it’s advisable to steer clear of alcohol for the initial six months during the rapid weight loss phase. When considering reintroducing alcohol into your life post-surgery,…

Written by a Bariatric Dietitian Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Let’s kick off the celebration by delving into the world of green vegetables. As your bariatric dietitian, I’m here to chat about what makes these vegetables…

Written by a Bariatric Dietitian Probiotics are good bacteria that help keep your gut healthy. After bariatric surgery, incorporating probiotics can offer various advantages. Research indicates that integrating probiotics may aid in weight loss, enhance…

Mounjaro and Zepbound are Glucose Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP) AND a Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP-1) Receptor agonist. They are both brand names for the drug known as Tirzepatide. Instead of working on only one naturally occurring…

Wegovy is a GLP-1 receptor agonists and a Brand name for the drug known as Semaglutide. It helps with weight loss by mirroring the function of GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1), a hormone that is naturally occurring in…

Average weight loss with the Gastric sleeve is 65% of someone’s EXCESS body weight at 2 years. Average weight loss with anti-Obesity medication is anywhere from 5-15% of someone’s TOTAL body weight at 1 year.…

Zepbound (tirzepatide) The FDA has approved a new weight loss medication called Zepbound. It is very similar to Mounjaro in its mechanisms of action, however Mounjaro is approved for diabetes management whereas Zepbound is approved…

With the increasing demand for both Saxenda and Wegovy injections for weight loss, availability for these medications has decreased. Both Saxenda and Wegovy are currently listed on the FDAs drug shortage database and the projected…

As the temperature outside continues to increase it is important to start thinking about the need to increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration. What is dehydration? “Dehydration” is a term often used by individuals to…

Pharmacies or clinics that offer compounded medications do so by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to an individual patient. The process of compounding a medication combines two or more drugs.…