Protein Hot Chocolate

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

February 28, 2024

Protein hot chocolate is a great option for pre and post-op bariatric surgery patients. The warmth is soothing while getting in additional protein and can satisfy sweet cravings. The key to a good protein hot chocolate is the type of protein you use and not using water or milk over 140F. For years I’ve utilized … Continue reading "Protein Hot Chocolate"

Bariatric Mocha Latte

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

November 14, 2017

Bariatric Mocha Latte   How does a bariatric patient continue to enjoy coffee drinks on the post-op diet?? Isn’t that a constant question for most post-ops?? If you’re anything like me, what I enjoyed for a coffee drink for a few months no longer suits me like it did before. Or the season changes and … Continue reading "Bariatric Mocha Latte"

Chai Tea Latte

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

October 2, 2017

Chai Tea Latte   Bariatric friendly warm and cozy drink A simple and warm drink for a cold day that will satisfy a sweet tooth but keep you on your bariatric plan!  

Non-Alcoholic Watermelon Margarita

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

September 30, 2017

Non-Alcoholic Watermelon Margarita   Bariatric friendly mocktail time! I’ve talked about alcohol a few times on the website and how after interviewing three incredible women on their battles with post-op alcoholism, I really changed my tune to alcohol and WLS. I’ve always given the warnings and disclaimers but also am a person that tends to trusts everyone … Continue reading "Non-Alcoholic Watermelon Margarita"

Non-Alcoholic Mint Mojito

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

September 13, 2017

Non-Alcoholic Mint Mojito Bariatric friendly mocktail time! I’ve talked about alcohol a few times on the website and how after interviewing three incredible women on their battles with post-op alcoholism, I really changed my tune to alcohol and WLS. I’ve always given the warnings and disclaimers but also am a person that tends to trusts … Continue reading "Non-Alcoholic Mint Mojito"

White Chocolate Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

September 4, 2017

White Chocolate Protein Shake   This bariatric friendly shake is certainly on the sweet side. If you are looking for a way to CURB your sweet tooth, this is a great recipe for you! Having this shake in the evening instead of a sweet treat is a great idea. For patients that are tired of … Continue reading "White Chocolate Protein Shake"

Hint of Orange Vanilla Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 22, 2017

Hint of Orange Vanilla Protein Shake Keeping variety in protein shakes is SO important and yet SUPER hard. If you are on your pre-surgical diet for bariatric surgery or you’re on your post-surgery liquid diet…hang in there. It does get better! I know the sweet drinks are exhausting and you need something new. My best encouragement is … Continue reading "Hint of Orange Vanilla Protein Shake"

Berry Cream Protein Shake

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

August 15, 2017

Berry Cream Protein Shake Protein shakes are such a funny thing to me. In my truthful opinion…sometimes I think we ELEVATE the power of protein shakes much too high. As bariatric surgery patients, you’ve been told protein shakes will be a part of your life fooooreeeevvveeerrr. (Yes, that’s a Sandlot reference). But I actually am … Continue reading "Berry Cream Protein Shake"

Not Too Sweet Vanilla Protein Shake – Bariatric Liquid Diet

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

July 11, 2017

Not Too Sweet Vanilla Protein Shake If there’s one thing Bariatric patients complain to me about…it’s that EVERYTHING IS SO SWEET! It’s not uncommon that after surgery, taste preferences change and things taste so. much. sweeter. than they did before. It’s bad timing that they are also on a liquid diet for the first two … Continue reading "Not Too Sweet Vanilla Protein Shake – Bariatric Liquid Diet"