Bariatric Weight-Loss Blog

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

GLP-1 injection pen beside a balanced meal representing nutrition during weight loss

Can You Lose Weight Too Fast on GLP-1s? What to Know About Nutrition, Muscle Loss and Loose Skin

October 14, 2026

GLP-1 injection pen beside eyeglasses representing concerns about vision loss

GLP-1 Lawsuits and Vision Loss: What Patients Should Know About NAION

September 28, 2026

BMI category gauge showing ranges from underweight and healthy weight to overweight and obesity.

Adult BMI Categories Explained: What Does Your BMI Mean?

September 18, 2026

Illustration of the brain and appetite signaling associated with GLP-1 medications

Do GLP-1 Drugs Change Your Brain? What We Know About Appetite, Reward and Brain Chemistry

August 12, 2026

A woman preparing a healthy meal while considering weight management options after gastric sleeve surgery.

Can You Take Ozempic After Gastric Sleeve? Safety, Benefits, and What to Know

July 17, 2026

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January 8, 2024

What Is the Safest Form of Weight Loss Surgery?

October 19, 2023

What Medical Tests Do I Have to Go Through Before Bariatric Surgery?

October 19, 2023

What to Expect at Your California Weight Loss Clinic

October 19, 2023

What to Expect in the Time Leading Up to Gastric Sleeve Surgery

October 19, 2023

What Vitamins Should You Take After Weight Loss Surgery? Tips From Experts

Patient discussing BMI and gastric sleeve surgery qualifications with a bariatric surgeon

October 19, 2023

What BMI Qualifies for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

October 19, 2023

Which of the Three Types of Obesity Surgery is Right For Me?

Before and after photos of Kathy, who lost 179 pounds after gastric sleeve surgery.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Saved My Life

Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself

Bariatric diet stages showing progression from broth and protein shake to pureed foods, scrambled eggs, and grilled chicken

Bariatric Diet: What to Expect Before and After Surgery

3 Signs You May Be a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery

Post-operative bariatric surgery patient being monitored for potential complications.

Gastric Sleeve Leak: Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek Emergency Care

Gaining Weight After Gastric Bypass Surgery: Can You Have Another Surgery?

4 Signs that Your Bariatric Surgeon Is Trustworthy

Woman squishing their stomach with their hands

Is It Common to Regain Weight After a Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Bariatric surgery patient checking their waist with a tape measure

How Much Weight Can You Lose with Bariatric Surgery?

The Best Post-Op Exercises to Do After a Having Gastric Bypass

Losing the Obesity Battle? A Bariatric Surgery Can Change Your Life

Life After Gastric Sleeve: 3 Tips to Be Consistent With Your Workout

Regaining Your Self-Esteem: Why a Gastric Bypass Surgery Is Worth It

Weight Loss Surgery: How It Can Slow Down Aging

Plate of donuts representing high-sugar foods that may trigger emotional eating after gastric bypass

How to Stop Emotional Eating After Gastric Bypass

Life After Gastric Sleeve Surgery: How to Build Healthy Eating Habits

Patient with sleep apnea using CPAP machine

How Weight Loss Surgery Can Improve—and Even Resolve—Sleep Apnea

Diagram of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery showing stomach pouch and intestinal rerouting.

Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery for Obesity Management in Diabetics