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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
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    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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  8. 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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