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Learn the hospital bag essentials for bariatric surgery to prepare for your stay. Pack smart with Barry’s advice.
6 min read → Before SurgeryA 4-week pre-op nutrition plan to prepare your body and mind before bariatric surgery. Includes practical tips for 4, 2…
7 min read → Before SurgeryThe duodenal switch is a complex bariatric procedure. Learn how it works, what to expect, and why it might be…
6 min read → Before SurgeryI remember standing in my surgeon’s office, staring at an information leaflet with two options on it. Gastric sleeve vs…
6 min read → Before SurgeryBariatric myths run deep. Here's what you need to know to avoid the common misconceptions about bariatric surgery.
5 min read → Before SurgeryNobody warned me the liver-shrink diet would feel like its own separate ordeal. I knew surgery was coming, I knew…
5 min read → Before SurgeryYou’ve made the decision. You’ve done the research, had the consultations, probably cried a bit, and you know this is…
5 min read → Before SurgeryOnce you’ve decided bariatric surgery is the right path, choosing a surgeon is probably the biggest single decision in the…
4 min read → Before SurgerySurgery day looms large in the weeks before it arrives. For most people it passes much faster than expected, and…
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