Alex Brecher

Cello Cheese Whisps have arrived @ The BariatricPal Store. Made with only 100% pure cheese. Nothing else. Sometimes when you're feeling snacky, it's because you crave a certain texture. With Whisps, there's no reason to choose. Each whispy, crispy bite of pure cheese delivers a satisfying crunch bursting with flavor. An airy, crispy, crunchy, and tasty snack made solely from one ingredient: 100% true cheese! made from cello’s award-winning cheeses, Whisps are an excellent source of calcium and protein. Enjoy them in a salad or by the handful straight out of the bag, like we do! Perfect snack Zest Up soup and salads! The ultimate gluten-free cracker replacement High Protein alternative for fries, tortilla chips and potato crisp! Available in 5 Flavors! Parmesan Cheddar Asiago and Pepper Jack Tomato Basil BBQ Bacon Cheddar Check them out at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collecti…/cello-cheese-whisps

We now carry Smartcake by Smart Baking Company. Smartcakes are not only gluten-free, but they are free of sugar and of starch. Baked with the finest ingredients, Smartcakes are non-GMO, full of fiber and protein while being low in fat and only 38 calories each. They bring you a healthy and satisfying experience that goes way beyond gluten-free. We know you heard it before, great tasting and healthy? You are right. It is hard. And it is rare. And it is here. A 38 calorie gluten-free, sugar-free cupcake. This is the first high protein nutritious “snack cake” which has zero carbohydrates of sugar, zero of starch. The carbs are just from the fiber. They have 5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein and still manage to taste great with No sugar and No starch. Smartcake has 60% fewer calories than any cake product on the market: just 38 calories per Smartcake product. Product Highlights: 4g Protein 5g Fiber Gluten-Free 38 Calories Sugar-Free Non-GMO Serving Size: 1 deliciously good cake Gourmet Boxes: 2 x 2-packs for a total of 4 Smartcakes Shipper Boxes: 8 x 2-packs for a total of 16 Smartcake

Start your summer with savings! The BariatricPal Store is having a HUGE sale on over 2,200 Bariatric products!! Take 25% off BariatricPal brand products using code BARIATRICPAL18 and 15% off everything else using code MEMORIALDAY18!

Welcome to the Popular Diet Forum! I set this one up because a lot of us turn to specific diets before or after weight loss surgery. Before surgery, these diets may help kickstart your weight loss so you go into surgery with some momentum. After surgery, you may find that following one of these diets helps you stick to your weight loss surgery diet. Just a few of the diets that are out there are: Atkins Gluten-free Jenny Craig Nutrisystem Paleo SlimFast South Beach Weight Watchers Vegetarian and Vegan diets Feel free to discuss anything related to popular diets. Do they work? Can they improve weight loss? Are they good after weight loss surgery? You can swap recipes, exchange tips, and discuss products and foods. Enjoy the forum!

We're excited to announce that the BariatricPal Store now carries the entire line of R-Kane Nutritional meal replacement products. R-kane has been providing meal replacement products designed for the Bariatric community for decades. R-kane recently reformulated their entire product line and their products are even yummier than before. You can check them out at the Bariatricpal Store.

I just had gastric bypass surgery about two months ago in Mexico! I’m the founder of this site and https://bariatricpalhospitalmx.com/ 😎 Dr. Illan was my surgeon.

Join us LIVE this Sunday! This Sunday we'll be live with Dr. Jalil Illan! Dr. Illan is known for his expertise in minimally invasive surgery and has earned an international reputation as a top Tijuana bariatric surgeon. The event will begin at 6PM Eastern, 5PM Central, 3PM Pacific, 11PM GMT time and will feature Dr. Jalil Illan. Join us in the BariatricPal Community FaceBook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariatricPal/ if you're not already a member.

We're excited to announce that we now carry Legendary Foods nut snacks & nut butter in the BariatricPal Store! Legendary Foods produces awesome-flavored nut snacks & nut butter with real health benefits. At Legendary Foods, they're single-minded about two things - Great taste and the science of nutrition. You can check these products out at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/legendary-foods

Fast food is part of life for almost all of us. Instead of letting it destroy your good intentions, use it for what it can be: a break from cooking and a meal you can love while you lose weight. This quick guide has just a few tips for how you can get the meal you need at some of the most popular fast food chains in the country. Let us know in the comments if you have other fast food hacks! McDonald’s, Burger King, and the Other Burger Joints Burger joints are the epitome of fast food, but they can be surprisingly diet-friendly if you are careful. Plain, kid-sized burger patties, grilled chicken, and salads without bacon, croutons, and other unhealthy additions are all easy to fit into your weight loss plan. Choose a side salad instead of fries or onion rings, and you can have a filling and healthy meal. Skip: buns, mayo, shakes, and crispy chicken. Panda Express The premise is great – choose a dish with protein and vegetables, skip the fried rice and chow mein noodles, and feel good about a high-protein, high-fiber meal. This is actually possible when you avoid breaded and sugary choices, such as Orange Chicken and Honey Walnut Shrimp, in favor of Mushroom Chicken, String Bean Chicken Breast, and Broccoli Beef. If you are still hungry, add a side of Mixed Vegetables for 80 calories. Skip the appetizers – all of them! To put things into perspective, an order of Broccoli Beef plus a side of Mixed Vegetables has 230 calories, while an order of Orange Chicken plus a side of Chow Mein plus an order of Cream Cheese Rangoons had 1,080 calories. Skip: rice, noodles, breaded chicken, beef, fish, or shrimp, and rangoons and egg and spring rolls. KFC and Other Chicken Places Choose “grilled” instead of “fried,” “crispy,” “original,” or “breaded,” and you will be well on your way to a high-protein, low-carb meal. Get pieces instead of a sandwich, and be wary of sugary or fatty dipping sauces. Green beans and corn – no butter – can round out your meal, but stay away from the other sides, such as Skip: fried and popcorn chicken, biscuits, baked beans, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, and mac and cheese, and creamy dipping sauces. Pizza Hut and Other Pizza Places As at any restaurant, moderation is your best bet at pizza places, too. You will not go too far wrong if you can stick to a slice of thin-crust pizza with light cheese, ham or chicken instead of pepperoni or sausage, and any vegetables that you want to pile on. Other promising choices are baked wings (5 grams protein, 60 calories each) and a salad with grilled chicken. Skip: thick-crust pizza, too many slices, pasta bowls, breadsticks, and dessert pizzas. Taco Bell and Chipotle So many of the components can be healthy for you, but somehow, they can come together to create an unhealthy disaster. Protect yourself by ordering from the bottom up. Choose chicken or grilled steak; as many vegetables as you can find, and some cheese or avocado. Add a few beans if you want, plus a generous scoop of salsa, and your Mexican-style meal can keep your waistline happy. Skip: tortilla chips and shells, tortillas, rice, nacho cheese sauce, fatty ground beef, sour cream, creamy sauces, and quesadillas. Panera and Other Cafes Many cafes promise fresh ingredients, but do not mistake “quality” for “waist-friendly.” Look for green salads with vegetables, grilled chicken or feta, and nuts or avocado. You can also get a good bet when you see broth-based soups, such as chicken noodle or vegetable, and lean turkey or ham. For breakfast, look for egg whites, plain oatmeal, and fresh fruit. Skip: pastries and sugary beverages, bread, large quantities of salad dressing, mayo-based spreads, fatty meats, and add-ons such as croutons and chow mein noodles. You can find a healthy meal at almost any place you end up at, and often, you can plan your order ahead of time. Just look for the menu online so you can see your options and the nutrition information. Then let someone else do the cooking and cleaning up, and enjoy your tasty meal.

My personal opinion is that’s it’s definitely OK. Stop using a straw it causes any pain or discomfort.

The BariatricPal Store now carries all Watermans hair growth products! Watermans hair growth products are the perfect solution for Bariatric patients suffering from hair loss!! Watermans exclusively designed unisex hair growth products have been scientifically formulated using Watermans GrowMore™ technology. Watermans hair growth products contain only the highest quality blend of ancient ingredients and essential oils. Designed to encourage natural hair growth, and known for their gentle moisturizing properties.

We're excited to announce that the BariatricPal Store now carries the entire Chomps healthy snack line of products. NOT ALL JERKY IS CREATED EQUAL! When it comes to healthy snacks, it’s hard to beat jerky—but only if it’s made right. There are plenty of popular brands out there that are loaded with questionable ingredients, many of which cancel out any nutritional benefits. At Chomps, they do things differently. HERE'S TO healthyCHOMPING!

You’re right. It’s the same time every week though. You can watch it once you get back from dinner. Happy Mother’s Day! 😎

Please join us for our weekly "Surgery Sundays" Facebook Live Chat this Sunday, May 13th! Our Facebook Live Chat will be with Kelley Gunter author of "you have such a Pretty Face" in the BariatricPal private Facebook group.

We sell the entire Procare Health product line in the BariatricPal Store. They’re fairly new compared to the other more we’ll know Bariatric vitamin brands. Customers love all the products. The all in one vitamins abide by ASMBS guidelines and are a great choice.

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We're celebrating Cinco de Mayo in a HUGE way this year! Save $20 off your first BariatricPal Subscription Box! Just use 20OFFBOXBPGRP at checkout. This will only last 24 hours!

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Michelle, Dr. Illan's office is @ BariatricPal's hospital. We are one and the same

Join Us this SUNDAY for the first of Our LIVE Surgery Sundays - We have the pleasure of introducing Dr. Connie Stapleton to the forum for our first one. THIS SUNDAY - 6pm Eastern - 5pm Central - 3pm Pacific - 11pm GMT Do not miss this! Connie is awesome!! Join us in the BariatricPal community FaceBook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariatricPal/ if you're not already a member.

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Most insurance companies sadly do not cover vitamins and supplements. Many patients have had luck going through https://www.insurenutrition.com/ . You can let them know that we referred you.

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