Blog Topic: Preparing for Bariatric Surgery

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  Substance Use and Bariatric Surgery: Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs

  June 15, 2021

  Here’s what you need to know about alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other substance use before and after bariatric surgery.

  After Bariatric Surgery Preparing for Bariatric Surgery
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  Is Bariatric Surgery Safe?

  August 22, 2020

  When considering bariatric surgery, or any surgical procedure, it is normal to have concerns about safety. Here we examine the benefits and risks of weight-loss surgery to help you decide if it is right for you.

  Preparing for Bariatric Surgery Side Effects from Bariatric Surgery News and Noteworthy
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  How Psychologists Contribute to Bariatric Patient Success

  May 26, 2020

  In celebration of Psychology Day 2020, Maija Bruzas, PhD, and Courtney McCuen-Wurst, PsyD, LCSW, licensed psychologists and members of the Penn Bariatrics team, share ways in which the field of psychology contributes to the Bariatric program.

  After Bariatric Surgery Preparing for Bariatric Surgery
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  Stress and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

  May 29, 2019

  There are many factors that play a role in weight loss, including one that’s often overlooked: stress.

  News and Noteworthy After Bariatric Surgery Preparing for Bariatric Surgery
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  What Happens at a Medical Weight Management Appointment?

  February 15, 2019

  Medical weight management appointments are an important part of your bariatric surgery journey when you choose to have weight-loss surgery at Penn.

  Preparing for Bariatric Surgery Meet the Team
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  There’s an App for That: 3 Ways to Use Your Phone as a Weight-Loss Resource

  February 12, 2019

  Your smartphone is an excellent tool to help you along your weight loss journey. For one, it’s often — always? — with you. Chances are, you’re reading this on your smartphone right now.

  Fitness Tips After Bariatric Surgery Preparing for Bariatric Surgery
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  What a Registered Dietitian Can Do for You

  January 08, 2019

  Nutrition is an important part of the before and after weight-loss surgery process. But making changes to something as personal as what you eat can be...

  Preparing for Bariatric Surgery After Bariatric Surgery Recipes and Healthy Eating
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  Angela's Tips: Explaining Your Weight-Loss Surgery Decision to Loved Ones

  September 14, 2018

  Angela Banks-Konate had roux-en-y gastric bypass at Penn Medicine in 2015. Here she shares how she explained her decision to have weight loss surgery with her loved ones, as well as how she included them in her journey.

  Preparing for Bariatric Surgery Patient Spotlight
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  Bariatric Surgery a Safe and Effective Choice for Older Adults

  March 15, 2018

  Research has shown that weight-loss surgery can be a safe and effective option for older adults, just as it is for younger patients.

  Preparing for Bariatric Surgery
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  How to Decide If Weight-Loss Surgery Is Right for You

  December 26, 2017

  Having bariatric surgery is a very tough and scary decision. Here are some ways we recommend learning what to expect and making an informed decision on whether or not surgery is right for you.

  Preparing for Bariatric Surgery