Bariatric Weight-Loss Blog

Learn more about Bariatric Surgery and weight-loss here on the BASS Bariatric Blog.

Sad cartoon stomach with a lap band device wrapped around it, illustrating discomfort or complications from lap band surgery

Why Is Lap Band Surgery Rarely Performed Today?

April 8, 2026

Patient experiencing nausea after eating following bariatric surgery, illustrating dumping syndrome symptoms

Dumping Syndrome After Bariatric Surgery: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Manage It

April 6, 2026

Medical illustration showing GLP-1 weight loss medication pen next to bone density scan representing osteoporosis risk.

Do GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Cause Bone Loss? What New Research Says

March 6, 2026

Patient holding an image of a weight loss injection syringe crossed out, representing concerns about medication coverage in California.

California Is Pulling Back Coverage for Weight Loss Drugs: What That Means for Patients Considering Bariatric Surgery

January 21, 2026

Bariatric surgery patient eating a normal meal in smaller portions.

Will I Have to Give Up My Favorite Foods After Bariatric Surgery?

January 20, 2026

All Blog Posts

Does Your BMI Matter?

Overweight adult watching a reality TV show about weight loss surgery at home.

Does “My 600-Lb Life” Accurately Portray Bariatric Surgery? What TV Gets Right—and Wrong

Does Medicare Cover Bariatric Surgery?

Do Weight Loss Centers Work?

Checklist: What You Need Before Weight Loss Surgery

Diabetic patient checking their blood sugar level to see if it went down after bariatric surgery.

Can Bariatric Surgery Help Treat or Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

Beyond Weight Loss – 5 Benefits of Getting Gastric Bypass Surgery

Bariatric Surgery Revision: Options for Those Who Need It

Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: Do They Exist?

A Holistic Approach to Sticking to a Post-Op Bariatric Diet Plan

5 Tips for Choosing the Best Bariatric Surgery Center for You

Gastric Sleeve Surgery – Tips to Stay on Track with the Pre-Op Diet

Bariatric surgery patient restarting healthy habits after gastric bypass surgery.

4 Simple Ways to Restart Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery

3 Delicious Dinner Ideas for Post Gastric Bypass Surgery

Tips to Feel Better During Recovery of Gastric Sleeve Surgery

How a High BMI Affects Your Bone Health and Why You Should Care

Patient walking for weight loss based on BMI recommendations before bariatric surgery.

How Much Should You Walk Based on Your BMI? A Safe, Doctor-Recommended Guide

Checklist of pre-op requirements before bariatric surgery.

How Quickly Can You Get Bariatric Surgery? Timeline Explained

Is There a Minimum Weight Requirement for Weight Loss Surgery?

Bariatric surgeon consulting a patient about age considerations for weight loss surgery.

Is There a Right Age for Bariatric Surgery? Too Young, Too Old, or Just Right?

Is Weight Loss Surgery Covered by Insurance?

Before-and-after photos of Liz’s weight-loss surgery transformation.

August 19, 2021

Liz's Bariatric Surgery Success Story

Pros and Cons of Weight Loss Surgery

Woman following a recipe on a tablet while preparing a bariatric-friendly meal

Recipes for Bariatric Surgery Success: A Guide to the Post-Surgery Diet

The Common Weight Loss Surgery Types You Should Know About