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What to Expect on the Day of Your Bariatric Surgery

Surgery day looms large beforehand. For most people it passes much faster than expected. Knowing what the day actually looks…

4 min read → Before Surgery

How to Choose a Bariatric Surgeon: What Actually Matters

Once you’ve decided bariatric surgery is the right path, choosing who does it is probably the biggest single decision in…

3 min read → Before Surgery

How to Tell Your Family and Friends You’re Having Bariatric Surgery

You’ve made the decision. You’ve done the research, had the consultations, probably cried a bit, and you know this is…

4 min read → Before Surgery

Why You Have to Do the Liver-Shrink Diet Before Bariatric Surgery

Your surgeon said to follow a special diet for two to four weeks before your operation. Maybe you nodded along…