Before we start the conversation about popular diets and bariatric surgery, let's review the bariatric recommendations so we know how they compare.
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The Bariatric Plate Method is one approach to bariatric eating. My personal approach differs slightly. Find out why.
A guest author shares her experiencing of learning how to navigate other peoples reactions to extreme weight loss.
Struggling to decide what to eat after bariatric surgery or on GLP-1 medications? Learn why food feels harder—and how to simplify your choices.
Will Medicare cover GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Ozempic? Learn how the new BALANCE Model may change cost and access starting in 2027.
What happens when you go to dinner with others - but you haven't told them you've had surgery or are taking a GLP-1? A guest blog from someone who has been there.
When you live alone, eating accountability can feel isolating. Steph shares how community support makes a real difference.
Guest Author Post: Keeping my bariatric surgery private helped me heal without judgment. This is my experience.
If you lose access to a GLP-1 medication, weight changes are common and not a personal failure. Steph shares what helps next and how to move forward with support.
A practical, real-life look at using protein shakes and bars after bariatric surgery—including taste, nutrition, and when these tools actually make sense.