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Am I A Candidate?
There are two main things to consider when looking at if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery.
Secondary Requirements
At times there are additional requirements to get your surgery approved.
Choice of Operation
There are four main bariatric procedures you should know about.
Important Questions
Having bariatric surgery in Mexico, rather than the United States, presents a different set of challenges and safety criteria.
One Week Preoperative Diet
This is what a one week preoperative diet looks like.
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Two Week Preoperative Diet
This is what a two week preoperative diet looks like.
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Potential Complications
If you are having bariatric surgery in Mexico, it's important that you meet with a local healthcare provider before your surgery to have a plan in place if there are complications.
Day Of Surgery
This will help you know what to expect on your day of surgery.
Protein Intake
Recommended protein intake during your bariatric journey.
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Vitamins & Supplements
Important Information about Vitamins & Supplements during your bariatric journey.
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Mindfully Eating
Jenny talks about your relationship with the food you are eating.
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Dumping Syndrome
Jenny explains what "Dumping Syndrome" is, and how to combat it.
Fiber Intake
Healthy fiber intake protocols for the bariatric patient.
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Physical Activity Guidelines
Healthy physical activity guidelines for the bariatric patient.
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Transitioning to Whole Foods
Transitioning into whole foods may be difficult after bariatric surgery, this guide will help you incorporate whole foods back into your diet easier.
Tracking Your Diet
Learn how to track your diet, and why it is so important for the bariatric patient.
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Setting Up For Success
Set yourself up for success with Jenny's setting up for success video!
Postoperative Vomiting
Dr. Schrapps helps you understand a common side effect after bariatric surgery.
Postoperative Hydration
It is so important to have proper hydration after bariatric surgery. In this video you will learn some helpful tips to stay hydrated after your surgery.
Postoperative Pyschology
Changes in how you look to others can lead to changes in how people treat you, and how you treat yourself. Dr. Schrapps helps you keep perspective after your surgery.
Stages 1-3 Postoperative Diet Progression
Proper dietary progression stages 1-3 after bariatric surgery.
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Stages 4-6 Postoperative Diet Progression
Proper dietary progression stages 4-6 after bariatric surgery.
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Postoperative Relationship Issues
After surgery we sometimes see relationship issues occurring within our patients. Dr. Schrapps talks you through how to avoid these issues, or how you may deal with them.
How to Know if Your Surgery is Successful
Success is different for each person, here we walk you through what it may look like for yourself.
Medications After Surgery
Important notes on medications after surgery.
Thiamine Deficiency
How to prevent Thiamine Deficiency and why it is so important to take actions against this.