Patient Success Stories

Cold and Flu: Bariatric-Friendly Medications

Cold and Flu: Bariatric-Friendly Medications

It is still cold & flu season here in Utah, and many bariatric patients aren’t too familiar with what medications are bariatric-approved, and which ones to avoid. Here are some helpful tips to consider the next time you have a cough, cold or the flu:

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Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery

Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery

There have been numerous studies and extensive research on the topic of alcohol, and what it does to our bodies. But what about those who have had metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) which can remove and/or alter a portion of the stomach and/or digestive tract? Fortunately for weight loss surgery patients, the bariatric world has made enough noise for the professionals in the medical/scientific field in the past decade so that many new studies have come out with what happens to bariatric patients, too.

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Dianna H.’s Duodenal Switch Story

Dianna H.’s Duodenal Switch Story

My story of weight loss surgery is a unique one. Let’s start with the results. My starting weight was 245 pounds, and I have recently reached the 100-pound mark. I’m so happy and proud to have finally achieved this milestone! Having weight loss surgery had been on my mind for many years, and I finally took the leap in September 2022 with the Duodenal Switch. Little did I know that I would be part of the 1% who experience complications. What followed was the ride of a lifetime—over a dozen surgeries, multiple rounds of septic shock, and a slim chance of survival. But I MADE IT. Complications...

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The Power of Protein for Weight Loss

The Power of Protein for Weight Loss

Did you know that protein is considered the building block of cells? It’s true! Proteins are essential components of every cell in the body, providing structural support and performing various functions necessary for cellular operations. Your body needs protein to maintain muscle, facilitate cell repair, and support the creation of new cells within the body.

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Kristina G.’s Gastric Bypass Story

Kristina G.’s Gastric Bypass Story

I am excited to share my weight loss story with you. I have struggled with my weight my whole life as many of you can relate with. As I had my kids, I put my needs and myself on the back burner. My self-care was obsolete. My weight was out of control. I tried every fad diet, intermittent fasting, hormone medication to weight loss medication. Nothing worked. I would lose 20-30 pounds, keep it off for a bit, but life would hit, and I’d gain it right back plus some.

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