Bariatric Surgery Diet and Guidelines

Guidelines for your Bariatric Surgery Diet

It is very important to follow the recommended dietary guidelines after undergoing bariatric surgery. These guidelines were carefully designed by your health care providers, with the goal of limiting the amount of calories you consume, while providing balanced meals that help prevent nutrient deficiencies and preserve muscle tissue.

This new way of eating may seem overwhelming at first, but over time, most patients find the guidelines become an unconscious part of their daily routine

General Guidelines

• Eat balanced meals with small portions.
• Follow a diet low in calories, fats and sweets.
• Keep a daily record of your food portions and of your calorie and protein intake.
• Eat slowly and chew small bites of food thoroughly.
• Avoid rice, bread, raw vegetables and fresh fruits, as well as meats that are not easily chewed, such as pork and steak. Ground meats are usually better tolerated.
• Do not use straws, drink carbonated beverages or chew ice. They can introduce air into your pouch and cause discomfort.
• Avoid sugar, sugar-containing foods and beverages, concentrated sweets and fruit juices.
• For the first two months following surgery, your calorie intake should be between 300 and 600 calories a day, with a focus on thin and thicker liquids.
• Daily caloric intake should not exceed 1,000 calories.

Fluids

• Drink extra water and low-calorie or calorie-free fluids between meals to avoid dehydration. All liquids should be caffeine-free.
• Sip about 1 cup of fluid between each small meal, six to eight times a day.
• We recommend drinking at least 2 liters (64 ounces or 8 cups) of fluids a day. You will gradually be able to meet this target.
• We strongly warn against drinking any alcoholic beverages. After surgery, alcohol is absorbed into your system much more quickly than before, making its sedative and mood-altering effects more difficult to predict and control.

Protein
Preserve muscle tissue by eating foods rich in protein. High-protein foods include eggs, meats, fish, seafood, tuna, poultry, soy milk, tofu, cottage cheese, yogurt and other milk products. Your goal should be a minimum of 65 to 75 grams of protein a day. Don't worry if you can't reach this goal in the first few months after surgery.

Supplements
You must take the following supplements on a daily basis to prevent nutrient deficiencies. Please remember that all pills must be crushed or cut into six to eight small pieces. You are not able to absorb whole pills as well as before surgery, and it can be difficult for the pills to pass through your new anatomy.



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Bariatric Surgery Story to Motivate You

Bari Life has a lot of Bariatric Surgery stories to get you motivated.

In the 2 years since the surgery, Longcoy has shed over 100 pounds, but more importantly, has changed the way she eats and lives. “People who think weight loss surgery is an easy way out are wrong. It’s a tool to help you change your life, but you have to be committed to making better choices for your body,” states Longcoy.

For Gretchen Longcoy of Oak Ridge, life has begun anew at 50. Longcoy is embracing passing the half-century mark and enjoying a transformation in her body and health. The catalyst for her new vitality? Bariatric surgery. Since undergoing surgical weight loss surgery in 2012 with Dr. Stephen Boyce of New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery, Longcoy has shed more than 100 pounds and changed her life.

Longcoy says she has always been heavy, attending her first Weight Watchers meeting when she was in the fifth grade. But, she wasn’t obese until she got pregnant with her first child.

Why did Longcoy choose Boyce? Dr. Boyce is the most experienced weight loss surgeon in East Tennessee.  As a native Texan, there was a natural connection to Tennessee where Dr. Boyce has continued his interest and practice in weight loss surgery. With over 20 years experience in weight loss surgery Dr. Boyce’s formal education began at Texas A&M University. Dr. Boyce obtained his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science from TAMU before beginning medical school in Dallas, Texas at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Surgical Residency was performed at the Parkland Memorial Hospital where he was introduced to weight loss surgery under the tutelage of one of the pioneering fathers of weight loss surgery Dr. Otto Wilbanks.

“This was a life-saving procedure for me,” says Longcoy, a Realtor with Realty Executives. “After years and years of struggling with my weight and other health problems, I have a new lease on life, after 50.” Longcoy now bikes and swims, and is healthier than ever. “It’s a new beginning. It’s transformed my relationship with my husband and myself,” smiles Longcoy.  “I tell people ‘If you’re considering Bariatric Surgery, don’t let anything stop you. You deserve it; your life and health are worth it!’”


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Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements wants you to just say “Om”

Post weight loss surgery, few things are more important than developing a healthy nutrition and bariatric vitamins program. In addition to getting into the habit of taking your daily bariatric vitamins, one of the best ways to fuel your body is to say “Om.”

Say what?

As you embark on a new life following weight loss surgery, you may not be ready to plunge into an intense – and often grueling – exercise routine. That’s where yoga can help.

More than just a method to relieve the madness of your day, yoga is like vitamins for your spiritual body. It can help you lose weight, strengthen your core and promote better sleep. From relaxing Vinyasa to the more rigorous Bikram, yoga offers many benefits:

• Improved posture: few things are worse for your body than sitting in an uncomfortable office chair eight hours a day. All types of yoga help improve posture, align your spine and keep your chest open so you can lift and engage the posture-improving muscles in your core.
• Builds strength and flexibility: if you’re not a fan of lifting weights, basic yoga poses – including Downward-facing Dog, Plank and Warrior – strengthen various muscles and also improve flexibility. Yoga is great for strengthening your abdomen, back, pelvis and hips.
• Eases digestion: believe it or not, the deep-breathing exercises in yoga actually aid in the digestion process. The popular Spinal Twist helps alleviate symptoms of gas, bloating and constipation.
• Relieves stress: yoga focuses on breathing. Inhaling and exhaling through each pose helps you relax and relieve stress and anxiety. Not to mention, every type of yoga ends with a 10-minute relaxation session known as Savasana, which allows you to clear your mind, meditate and relieve stress.

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements knows it’s not easy to hit the ground running following weight loss surgery. Yoga is like vitamins for your spiritual body and can be a wonderful beginning to a whole new world of exercising!


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Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplement Founder Named a 2014 Top Doctor

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements is pleased to announce Dr. Stephen Boyce has been recognized as one of the Top Doctors of 2014 by the Knoxville Medical Community. Founder of the New Life Center or Bariatric Surgery and creator of Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements, Dr. Boyce is featured as a Top Doctor in Cityview Magazine’s March/April Issue for his specialty work in the field of bariatric surgery. 

Every year, Cityview Magazine surveys the Knoxville area’s referring physicians to find out their choice for specialized care. The results provide evidence of who doctors would choose to be their doctors.

And, once again, Dr. Boyce has been chosen as the go-to choice for bariatric surgery in the Greater Knoxville area. "It is very encouraging to me that our primary care doctors are now thinking of bariatric surgery as an important and needed surgical specialty,” said Dr. Boyce. “It wasn't long ago that even physicians didn't understand the need for bariatric surgery.    The fact that bariatric surgery is being recognized as ‘specialized care’ is very encouraging for me and the bariatric patient community.”

Dr. Boyce has been performing bariatric surgery in the Knoxville area for more than 20 years. His skill and experience are unsurpassed in the community. And his commitment to providing the best quality care, both pre- and post-bariatric surgery, is second to none. Being chosen as one of the area’s 2014 Top Doctors exemplifies Dr. Boyce’s recognition as one of the best bariatric surgeons by those in the medical profession.

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Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements wants you to develop healthy habits

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements knows it’s not easy to break a habit or form a new one.  While it’s good to break bad habits and create new ones, like taking you daily dose of bariatric vitamins, it can be very easy to add a few simple, healthy habits to your life.

Create healthy habits

Out with the old and in with the new is often easier said than done. Making the decision to have weight loss surgery is a life-changing event. Leading up to and after having bariatric surgery, developing healthy habits, such as taking your vitamins, will help you get into shape quicker, stay in shape and feel better both physically and mentally.

Follow these tips to create a few healthy habits:

• Take the bottle – carry a bottle of water with you everywhere you go. Make it a habit to stay hydrated. Water can help cut calories, energize your muscles and keep your skin looking fresh and young. And, it’ll come in handy when you take your daily vitamins.
• Eat more fruit and vegetables – instead of heading to the vending machine at work, carry your own healthy fruits and veggies with you to curb your mid-morning or mid-afternoon cravings. Packed with fiber and other good-for-you nutrients, fruits and vegetables are nature’s vitamins that help you feel fuller longer.
• Enjoy getting physical – the most effective way to stick to an exercise program is to find something that you enjoy doing. From walking to swimming, from tennis to roller blading, there’s an activity out there with your name on it. The key is to make it fun. 
• Take a break – sitting at a desk or behind the wheel of a vehicle eight hours a day can be very rough on your body. Make it a habit to get up, stretch and walk around the building – or even outside – every hour, if possible.
• Pay it forward – one of the most rewarding things you can do is give back. And don’t think this necessarily means spending money. Pay a compliment to a total stranger, help someone who has their hands full, or open the door for the person behind you. 

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Check Out This Delicious St. Paddy's Day Shake Recipe From Bari Life!

A small size Shamrock Shake from McDonald's has 400 calories and 60 grams of sugar. If you’ve ever been tempted to grab one of these festive green shakes, look no further! This version is so thick and creamy that you can eat it with a spoon! The best part is, it’s packed with protein and is extremely low in sugar and calories. It tastes downright AMAZING! Get your St. Paddy's Day "fix" with this lean, green protein shake!

 St. Paddy's Day Shake Recipe
Ingredients:

• 1 packet Bari Life Vanilla pudding/shake mix (prepared)
• 1/4 cup vanilla or plain protein powder (1 scoop-100 calories)
• 1/8 tsp  mint extract (or to taste)
• 2-3 packets of Stevia or sweetener of choice (or to taste)
• 5-10 ice cubes (more or less depending on how thick you like it)
• 4 oz. water (again, alter according to desired thickness of shake)
• 2-3 drops green food coloring OR a handful of spinach to make it green!
• 1-2 tbsp Sugar Free Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix (Jell-O brand)
• Pinch Guar or xanthan gum

Directions:
1. ONE SIMPLE STEP!  Put all the base ingredients in the blender, and blend away until desired consistency! Swirl in one drop of green food coloring just before serving  *Top with fat free Reddi Wip if desired! *

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving


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Be aware of the importance of Thiamine/B-1 Vitamin!

Many bariatric surgeons are prescribing 100mg of vitamin B-1 (also called thiamine) daily for the first four weeks after bariatric surgery to prevent a deficiency, which is often caused by nausea vomiting.

Dr. Stephen Boyce shares his expertise and findings from his bariatric practice, The New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery, “My clinical experience tells me that patients who are deficient in thiamine are the patients who experience the worst nausea and vomiting after surgery.  In my practice, as a precautionary measure, I prescribe an additional supplement of 100mg of thiamine daily for one month after surgery to all of my patients.”

Vitamin B-1 is an essential nutrient and is one of the B complex vitamins that is water soluble.   Thiamine helps to convert carbohydrates into glucose, which is used to produce energy.  It helps to metabolize protein and fats as well as support the nervous system and promote good brain health. It is sometimes referred to as an “anti-stress” vitamin because it is thought to strengthen the immune system and improve the body’s ability to handle stressful conditions.
 
Dietary sources include, beef, brewer’s yeast, nuts, milk, legumes, pork, rice, seeds oranges, wheat and whole grain cereals.

Dr. Boyce explains the importance of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery thiamine recommendations and why patients sometimes need more thiamine than the recommendations: "The ASMBS recommends 3mg daily for weight loss surgery patients.  What patients must understand is that these recommendations are to prevent deficiencies and may not be enough if the patient is already deficient. There are no reported adverse effects from consuming excess thiamine from food and supplements.  Most of my colleagues agree that adding a B-1 supplement as a standard protocol after surgery is in the best interest of the patient.  Once the patient’s thiamine levels are normal then we recommend at least 3mg daily for maintenance.”

Very little B-1 is stored in the body and deficiencies can develop quickly in the bariatric patient.   Thiamine deficiency is quite common in gastric bypass patients due to impaired absorption and decreased acidification of food. Symptoms of deficiency include fatigue, irritability, depression and abdominal discomfort.  It can cause problems with digesting carbohydrates which allows a substance called pyruvic acid to build up in the blood causing a loss in mental alertness, difficulty in breathing and even heart damage. (A disease called Beriberi).

Bari Life Bariatric Supplements offers a 30 count (one month supply), 100mg tablet of B-1.  Additionally, all of the Bari Life multivitamin formulas contain 6mg of B-1 for daily maintenance.


About Dr. Stephen G. Boyce:
Dr. Stephen Boyce obtained his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science from Texas A&M University, College Station, before beginning medical school in Dallas, Texas at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School where he received his medical degree. Surgical Residency was performed at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas where he completed his general surgery training and was introduced to weight loss surgery under the tutelage of Dr. Otto Wilbanks, a pioneering father of weight loss surgical procedures.

With more than 24 years of experience performing bariatric surgeries, Dr. Boyce has completed over 4,000 weight loss surgical procedures, has special training in advanced laparoscopic surgery and has also completed a Masters Certification in Bariatric Surgery. He started his own practice the New Life Center forBariatric Surgery in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2002, which shortly after became one of the Nation's first Centers of Excellence (7th in the Nation) in 2005.

He is the Medical Director of the Tennova Center for Surgical Weight Loss in Knoxville, TN.  His special interest in bariatric nutrition led him to develop Bari Life Bariatric Supplements, specializing in custom multivitamin formulas for the weight loss surgery patient.  Additionally, he is an active educator for Ethicon-Endo Surgery and he was the first physician to be awarded by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), "Outstanding Membership Recruitment by a Physician Award.”

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements has 6 tips to get you started with exercise

6 Tips to Get You Started with Exercise from Bari Life

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements knows starting an exercise program can be difficult. However, Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements has the tips you need to start an easy program that will have you looking forward to exercise every day!

It’s in the steps

Even before you have weight loss surgery, you want to begin preparing for the new life ahead of you. This includes taking your daily vitamins and supplements as well as developing other healthy habits such as exercise.
However, that doesn’t mean having to program yourself to get up and go to the gym every other day, or stand in front of the TV trying to get motivated to do another workout DVD. The secret – and it’s really no secret – is all in the steps.

A recent university study suggested that the use of a pedometer may help with significant increase in physical activity and significant decrease in body mass index and blood pressure. So what does this mean for you? Grab a pedometer, put on your shoes, and start walking. Finding ways to add 10,000 steps to your day can help you lose weight and maintain your weight loss.
And to help you start your walking exercise program, Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements has six tips to simply add an additional 500 steps a day without even thinking about it:

1. For every hour you spend at your desk, get up and take a five-minute walk around your office or neighborhood.
2. When you go to the grocery store, walk the perimeter inside the store twice before you start shopping.
3. After you have loaded your groceries into your car, skip the cart return in the parking lot and walk the shopping cart all the way to the front of the store.
4. Walk a lap or two around your block before you check the mail.
5. Take a 10-minute walk after lunch and dinner.
6. Vacuum your house for 20 minutes, walking as much as possible.

Make sure to get yourself a good pedometer and soon you’ll realize that you’re walking 10,000 steps a day without even thinking about it. And, before you know it, you’ll be signing up for a 5K walk! Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements knows that developing a safe and effective exercise plan, just like taking your vitamins and supplements, will become a healthy, simple, and fun daily habit for you.


To your health!
The Bari Life Team
Improving the health and wellness of bariatric patients around the world by providing the most complete bariatric vitamin formulas that are highly effective and clinically proven.
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Jump-start Your Day With These Helpful Morning Routines

Are you starting to feel the drag of winter? I know The Bari Life team sure is here in Knoxville, TN! I'm sure that some of you are wishing for the cold wintery months to be over. It's easy to feel unmotivated and tired when it's dark and cold all the time. Especially in the mornings when it’s the coldest and as dark as night!

If you want an energetic, productive and efficient day then you need to have an energetic, productive and efficient morning. Here are 5 effective ways to jump-start your day:

1. Get out of bed quickly! All of us love to hit that snooze button in the morning --who doesn't? However, starting your day off sluggishly will increase the likelihood of living the rest of your day in the same manner. Be direct in your action. If you're sleeping, then sleep; if you're awake, then get up! There is no reason to float about somewhere in the purgatory of the in-between.

2. Hydrate. Drink at least half a liter of water when you first wake up - even before you eat and have coffee. Dehydration can lead to overeating, which in turn can leave you even more dehydrated and feeling guilty for eating too much. This will put you in a bad mood the rest of the day. We don’t want that! So hydrate.

3. Go outside. If you really want to jump-start your day then take a quick walk up and down your street, around your cul-de-sac or even to the end of your driveway and back. If you have a dog, then take your dog for a walk first thing in the morning. It's easy to stay tired and sleepy in a cozy warm bed and quiet house. There is nothing more energizing than seeing and feeling all of nature and the world around you up and about ready for the day. The natural light of the sun and crisp morning air will be sure to wake you up!

4. Keep an agenda. Make a to-do-list that you know you can accomplish. If you organize your week ahead of time, it provides a reference point for you to re-visit to help you stay on track. Have your daily duties ready to look at when you wake up, but make sure to focus on just a few. This way you won't feel overwhelmed. 

5. Be Positive! Positive minds lead positive lives. Make sure to start your day off on the right foot with positive thinking. If you wake up feeling negative, worried or anxious, then do something about it! Take a deep breath, read an inspirational quote and tell yourself that today is going to be a great day. There is more power to this than you think! 

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The Bari Life Team
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500 Miles in 2014 Walking Campaign

We are excited to sponsor the "500 Miles in 2014 Walking Campaign" this year! Every month we will be giving away prizes to the top mileage earners! Be sure to check out the Facebook page for the campaign!

Today we introduce, Jessica Dickey, the brains behind the campaign! Below, she shares with us her weight loss surgery journey. I hope that all of you will read and get as motivated and pumped as we are! She is an inspiration to us all! Thank you, Jessica! 

My Weight Loss Surgery Journey- Jessica Dickey

My name is Jessica and Bariatric Beginnings is my blog and my therapy. The blog has been a lifesaver for me. My personal weight loss surgery journey started on July 12, 2010, when I underwent gastric sleeve weight loss surgery as the first step in a "staged" bariatric surgery process. I had my second step surgery, gastric bypass, on Jan. 14, 2013.

I was too heavy back in 2010. I had a BMI of over 65 and my surgeon also felt that I was on too many medications for my anxiety and depression, after being misdiagnosed with bi-polar disorder in 2009, for the bypass to be safe.

I had type II diabetes and sleep apnea at age 27; something needed to be done. He said that one day I could have the bypass done if I ever got mentally better. I refused to believe that I had failed or been unsuccessful with my first surgery.

Most other bariatric people are not aware that the sleeve can often be the first step in a two-step process. Many are quick to tell me my sleeve failed since I had a second surgery. We did the first surgery, the sleeve, to get me to a better place physically and a better place mentally so that one day, when financially able, I could undergo the bypass surgery to help get the largest amount of weight off.

My sleeve helped me lose about 50 pounds and go off my diabetes medications. Mentally, I went from seven psychiatric medications to being medication-free. My sleeve did work, at least to me it did. My first surgery was also a difficult journey. I was hospitalized twice in the first 10 months for wanting to seriously hurt myself and used to have to take seven different medications to just barely function.

Somehow, I managed to lose about 50 pounds through all this and I have kept that off and am now living medication-free. I think that's successful considering I could have been six feet under at this point. I've now lost more than 150 pounds total through the aid of both surgeries, and I am losing more each month. As of December 2013, I officially no longer have sleep apnea or diabetes with a normal A1c of 5.4!

I had the second surgery because I wanted to be healthier, accomplish things I couldn't do before, to possibly start my own family someday and maybe be taken seriously by society. The people who matter most are by my side and don't judge me. This is my journey and mine alone.

I came up with the campaign because walking has been one of the most useful tools in my journey. During the warmer months in Ohio, I try to walk 2-4 miles every day.  I love walking and walking is a great exercise to begin with if you aren't yet very active. It's free, peaceful, a great bonding experience with loved ones and something we all can do!

I created the campaign to inspire others to get out there and move.  Encouraging others on their journeys is something I truly enjoy. By giving them the whole year to complete the challenge, it makes the goal less scary and hopefully feel more reachable.


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Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements and Valentine's Day, Oh My!

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements knows Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And, while it is important to continue taking your bariatric vitamins and supplements, it also is possible to enjoy a healthy Valentine’s Day with that special someone.

Tips to a Healthy Valentine's Day

When considering what to do for Valentine's Day, here are some tips to making healthy choices:

Dine In: Consider making a romantic dinner for two. Not only is it a great way to save on calories, you can avoid the crowded restaurants. Find one of your favorite reduced-calorie recipes that you can make. Add some ambience with a linen table cloth, tapered candles and music, and finish with a romantic movie.

Dine Out: The key to eating out is meal modification. Don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions and make sure to ask for a to-go box when you place your order. That way, you’ll be able to divide your dinner to ensure proper portion control. The American Heart Association offers great tips for eating healthy when eating out.

Split an entrée: Save money and maintain portion control by splitting an entrée with your significant other!

Start with a salad: A good way to help you eat healthy and feel full is to start with a salad.

Make it an adventure: Do something different this Valentine’s Day. Send a health-e-card to your significant other. Plan a day that involves a physical activity, such as hiking or even a trip to the zoo.

Think outside the chocolate box: Instead of chocolates, consider giving your loved one a fruit basket, a healthy cookbook or food journal, or a bouquet of flowers.

The key to successful weight loss is about making the right choices. Taking your vitamins and supplements, eating healthy and enjoying special occasions with those you love can make every day a special day!

To your health!
The Bari Life Team
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Knoxville Bariatric Surgeon and Bari Life Bariatric Supplements Introduces Multi-Probiotics

Dr. Stephen G. Boyce, developer of Bari Life Bariatric Supplements, adds multi-probiotics to his line of bariatric supplements.

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Knoxville, TN – Dr. Stephen G. Boyce, a board-certified Knoxville bariatric surgeon and developer of Bari Life Bariatric Supplements, says he is excited to add multi-probiotics to his line of bariatric vitamin products. According to a recent Stanford University School of Medicine study, supplementing weight loss surgery patients with probiotics can be beneficial for maximizing weight loss benefits. Dr. Boyce says after having a major surgical procedure such as weight loss surgery, the body can become depleted of its natural supply of probiotics. He says multi-probiotic supplements can be effective at restoring the body’s natural levels of probiotics, helping the body to be healthier and function more normally following bariatric surgery.

“Current research tells us that prescribing probiotics for our bariatric patients after surgery can provide many benefits. I believe that probiotics significantly improves the health of my patients after surgery,” says Dr. Boyce.

He says probiotics are the good bacteria in the body that keep the bad, illness-causing bacteria under control. Probiotics are usually found in many types of food, including yogurt and some soy products. Dr. Boyce says supplements generally contain a much more concentrated supply of probiotics than those found in food, providing a few million colony forming units (CFU’s). He says in addition to fighting off bad bacteria, probiotics can be useful for bariatric patients by assisting in the prevention of diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome, lowering bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol levels, and supporting normal digestion.

Dr. Boyce notes, for patients who have had surgery for obesity to receive optimal health benefits, it is important to use probiotic supplements that contain multiple species of lactobacillus, such as L. acidophilus and bifidobacteria, as strains of these probiotics have been shown to improve digestion and have an extensive safety record for use in the generally healthy population.

“After researching probiotics, I found that many over-the-counter options for my patients were limited and expensive,” says Dr. Boyce. “Through Bari Life, we created a shelf-stable multi-probiotic blend manufactured in the U.S. by a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) certified nutraceutical manufacturing company. We can offer this complete formula to our bariatric patients at a much more affordable price than some of the over-the-counter products available. Bari Life Multi-Probiotics contain eight different bacteria per capsule containing 15 billion CFU’s, and only one capsule is needed daily to restore the normal balance of bacteria in the digestive system.”

Bari Life Bariatric Supplements also offers the only bariatric multivitamin formula that meets or exceeds the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery’s (ASMBS) updated 2013 vitamin and mineral supplement guidelines, all in one bottle. Dr. Boyce notes: “These ASMBS guidelines are really important. These guidelines were established by combining the most recent findings of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), The Obesity Society (TOS), and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.” He says Bari Life Bariatric Supplements aims to provide high quality, complete, and affordable products designed specifically for the weight loss surgery patient.

Dr. Boyce recommends people looking to maximize benefits after weight loss surgery add a multi-probiotic supplement to their daily regimen. He notes the importance of using only those supplements that meet or exceed ASMBS guidelines.
   
About Stephen G. Boyce, MD

Dr. Stephen Boyce has performed thousands of surgical weight loss procedures in his more than 20 years of bariatric surgery experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Following medical school, Dr. Boyce completed a residency in general surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital. At Parkland Memorial he was trained by Dr. Otto Wilbanks, one of the pioneers of bariatric surgery. Dr. Boyce holds a Masters Certification in Bariatric Surgery and has been specially trained in advanced techniques for laparoscopic surgery (a surgical method employing small instruments and requiring only minimal incisions to help reduce recovery times and residual scarring). He is the Medical Director of the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery and the Tennova Center for Surgical Weight Loss in Knoxville, TN.  Additionally, he is the developer of Bari Life Bariatric Supplements. Dr. Boyce is available for interview upon request.

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Motivation After Weight Loss Surgery

Bari Life Bariatric Vitamins and Bariatric Supplements understands that your decision to have weight loss surgery has major impact on your life. Both positive and lifestyle changing. Staying motivated for your best health is not always going to come easy. But with the right attitude and support small things can make the journey easier and healthier.

Tracking your progress is one way to stay motivated and to focus on the positive changes that are happening. Taking pictures and documenting in a journal how you feel each step of the way will help you understand the progress already made and become even more motivated in the future.

As you're tracking your progress, setting goals can also keep your energy and spirits high. There is nothing like achieving your goals to boost your momentum. Yet, remember set realistic goals that are actually obtainable. Statistics show that just by writing down a goal you are much more likely to reach them. If you don’t have time to write down your goals, where are you going to find the time to accomplish them?

Keeping up with your workout routine also helps. One way to make sure you stay committed to your fitness health is to grab a buddy. This friend can help you make sure you actually do work out. Grab a co-worker, a family member, a friend, just anyone so when workout time comes around, you know someone is waiting on you. This way you will have an accountability coach, because if you don't show up not only will you disappoint yourself but them as well!

Create some new recipes. We understand the restrictions on your diet can be hard to get excited about. But with our Bari Life products we offer many varieties so you can continue to try new delicious recipes. See below for our recipe of the week and to shop Bari Life Nutritional Products visit www.barilife.com

Marinated Mushrooms (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

1 package Bari Life Beef Bouillon Soup

8 oz of water

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp parsley flakes

1 lb mushrooms

Directions:

In a small sauce pan dissolve beef soup in water

Add remaining ingredients

Cover and simmer for 2 hours

Nutritional Information:

(1 Serving)

Calories: 47

Fat: .45g

Carbs: 5g

Fiber: 1.1g

Protein: 7.5g

Baked Cabbage (Serves 1)

Ingredients:

1 package Bari Life Chicken Bouillon Soup

1 cup fresh cabbage, shredded

2 oz low fat cheese, grated 

2 tbsp crushed crackers

1 tsp margarine

1/2 cup water

ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix all of the ingredients together

Sprinkle with pepper and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Remove from oven and serve hot

Spritz lemon to taste

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 135

Fat: 4g

Carbs: 9g

Fiber: 2g

Protein: 17g

To your health!
The Bari Life Team
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