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    Spam

    Hey everybody, I haven't had much time lately to get back to the forums and clean up the spam and I noticed there's been a lot posted since I was gone. This spam is from automated software, so it's not actually people coming here to post it. I did a few things today that should help prevent new...
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    $100-150 Gift Cards for your Bariatric Experience

    Here's the link to NicoleY's post. Thanks! https://www.bariatricfoodsource.com/blogs/bariatric-blog/this-is-the-story-about-my-gastric-sleeve
  3. Kevin

    New Site Updates . Feb. 20, 2019

    No, but the developers that created the software that runs this site are currently working on building an app for it. So hopefully at some point this summer it will be available.
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    $100-150 Gift Cards for your Bariatric Experience

    That's great that you'd share your story with everyone. You can either write it all here in a post, or just in a Notepad or Word file on your computer and email it to me. Either way. And just letting you know, that it may show up at The Best Bariatric Blog or on our Articles page here on this...
  5. Invest In Yourself: 6 Ways To Grow As A Person

    Invest In Yourself: 6 Ways To Grow As A Person

    [Original Article at AmBari Nutrition] Losing weight can be a powerful first step in improving your quality of life, but it isn’t the only part of the journey. Shedding pounds and inching closer to your goal weight can make you feel like you can conquer any challenge. So why not tap into this...
  6. What Is Dumping Syndrome?

    What Is Dumping Syndrome?

    If you’ve done your homework on weight loss surgery, you’ve likely come across the dreaded dumping syndrome. This condition commonly occurs in patients who have had bariatric or esophageal surgery and is one of the least desirable side effects of the procedure. The good news is that dumping...
  7. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) Basics

    Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) Basics

    The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) surgery is the most common bariatric surgery performed in the United States, and has been performed for well over 20 years. This procedure may be done either through an open approach (large incision) or the more common laparoscopic approach. Since no part of...
  8. Kevin

    Glycemic Index (GI)

    The Glycemic Index is a measure of how foods that are high in carbohydrates raise blood glucose. The standard for this ranking system is pure glucose, or white bread. Foods with high GI raise glucose levels in our blood more than foods with a low GI. Foods that are Low on the GI index have a GI...
  9. Vitamin D - Dangers & Proaction

    Vitamin D - Dangers & Proaction

    Dangers of Low Vitamin D First off: it is worth noting that Vitamin D deficiency is very common. 32% of children and 50% of adults need more of the "Sunlight Vitamin." With staggering numbers like this it seems like we would all be finding excuses to see more sunlight or find fun sources of...
  10. How To Start A Local Support Group

    How To Start A Local Support Group

    Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups provide many people with an excellent opportunity to discuss the personal and professional issues involved with the life-changing Bariatric surgery. Meeting other people that have gone through the same struggles as you can be a very powerful and emotional...
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    5 Day Pouch Test

    Basically this is the 5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) Start by eating liquid protein, end up eating solid protein. The basic rule is that on any day you can eat the items that were available on previous days; but placing emphasis on the foods that pertain to the rules of that day. D1: Liquid Protein...
  12. Bariatric Surgery Post-Op Eating

    Bariatric Surgery Post-Op Eating

    Following bariatric surgery, your body will need to heal and recover before you start eating a regular bariatric diet. While your body is recovering you will slowly progress from an all-liquid diet to a solid food diet. This progression can take from 4-14 weeks depending on the type of surgery...
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    $100-150 Gift Cards for your Bariatric Experience

    Hey, Bariatric Food Source, our main sponsor that pays to keep these forums up, just let me know that if anyone would be interested in writing a 1-3 page summary of their Bariatric Experience, they will send you a $100-150 Gift Card to Bariatric Food Source. It may be featured on the Bariatric...
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    Calendar - Add your surgery Date or Anniversary

    Yeah, I know it's not a very easy feature to use. I wish there was an easier way to do it. As of now, it's the best option. I'm not a programmer so I have to scour the internet to find a feature like that that someone else has created and then buy it off them. I'm going to keep my eyes open for...
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    Today’s the day

    Good Luck!! Let us know how you're doing whenever you get back!
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