Gastric Sleeve Before and After (20+ Photos!) 

If you’re reading this post right now there is a good chance you’re considering gastric sleeve. In either case, you’re probably looking for some inspiration and want to see some gastric sleeve before and after photos.  Hi, I’m Jamie! I’m a registered dietitian who specializes in bariatric surgery. I also had the gastric sleeve (aka […]

Why can’t we eat crackers after bariatric bypass surgery?

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Wondering “Why can’t we eat crackers after bariatric bypass surgery?” If you’ve had gastric bypass (RNY) surgery, or any weight loss surgery, there’s a good chance that prior to surgery you were handed a binder or a packet with a generic diet plan. In that plan there’s probably a list of “never again” foods.  And […]

Gastric Sleeve Meal Size 

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If you’re reading this you may be wondering “What should my gastric sleeve meal size be?”  Hi! I’m Jamie! I’m a bariatric dietitian who also had weight loss surgery! I had the gastric sleeve back in 2017. Now, I help other bariatric patients navigate their nutrition post-op so they can hit their weight loss goals!  […]

Not losing weight on semaglutide? 

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You started semaglutide because you heard so many incredible things about these “magical” GLP-1 medications. Your hopes were high, since everyone you know just raves about how Ozempic and Wegovy are changing their lives when it comes to getting the scale to move. Except you’re wondering “Have I been lied to?” or “Am I broken?” […]

5 Chewable Calcium Citrate Options

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Have you been told you need to take chewable calcium citrate supplements after weight loss surgery?  Hi! I’m Jamie! I’m a bariatric dietitian who also had weight loss surgery! I had the gastric sleeve back in 2017 and now I help other bariatric patients navigate their nutrition post-op so they can hit their weight loss […]

How Much is Gastric Sleeve? 

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If you’re in the beginning stages of starting your bariatric journey you’re probably wondering, how much is gastric sleeve? Cost is a huge factor and potentially a pretty big barrier to being able to have weight loss surgery.  Hi! I’m Jamie. I’m a registered dietitian who had the gastric sleeve back in 2017. I now […]