Getting bariatric surgery can be exciting, especially when it’s finally time to see all of your hard work preparing your body come to fruition. The time has finally come, so you have your surgery… but then you get to the next steps: learning new rules, eating even smaller portions and constantly planning through post-op. It’s … Continue reading How to Cope with Post-Op Stress After Bariatric Surgery

As a weight loss doctor, I am always preaching the importance of protein to my patients. Many of them ask me how they can possibly fit more protein into their diets without eating it exclusively. Maybe they haven’t found a protein shake they enjoy, and they might be tired of hard boiled eggs and chicken … Continue reading Creative Ways to Supplement Your Protein Intake