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10 Questions with Dr. Victoria Gershuni
Learn what Victoria M. Gershuni, MD, MTR, MSGM, new surgeon at Penn Medicine, enjoys most about her role in Penn Medicine's Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.
10 Questions with Dr. Maria Altieri
Learn what Dr. Maria Altier, new bariatric surgeon, likes most about her role in Penn Medicine's Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.
Tips for Minimizing Hair Loss After Weight-loss Surgery
Shedding hair three to five months after weight-loss surgery is a relatively common occurrence that happens from losing weight rapidly, not getting enough protein, and the general stress your bod...
What Do You Eat After Bariatric Surgery?
If you are considering bariatric surgery, you’re probably wondering what you can expect to eat after your procedure. The short answer is: many different things.
Is Bariatric Surgery Safe?
When considering bariatric surgery, or any surgical procedure, it is normal to have concerns about safety. Here we examine the benefits and risks of weight-loss surgery to help you decide if it i...
What Does Bariatric Mean?
You may have heard the term “bariatric,” but what does it really mean?
9 Questions with Linda Sartor, RD
Learn what Linda Sartor, RD, MA, CDCES, LDN, new dietitian at Penn Medicine, likes most about her role in Penn Medicine's Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.
Are Bananas Good For Weight Loss?
Bananas are a widely available, affordable and versatile fruit. You can just eat one on the go, add some peanut butter, or use it in a smoothie for a boost of energy and a creamier texture. But a...
Can You Drink Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery?
People considering weight-loss surgery often ask if it is possible to safely incorporate alcohol into a healthy diet and lifestyle after surgery. The short answer is “yes,” but gradually and ...
Foods and Drinks to Avoid After Bariatric Surgery
While everyone has different needs after bariatric surgery, there are general recommendations for which foods and drinks to avoid.
Substance Use and Bariatric Surgery
Here’s what you need to know about alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other substance use before and after bariatric surgery.
9 Questions with Shruthi Mathew John, MS, RD
Learn what Shruthi Mathew John, MS, RD, new dietitian and program coordinator, likes most about her role in Penn Medicine's Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.
Nutrition in Eggs
Despite the shocking "claims" made by What the Health, eggs are actually very beneficial to your diet. Here's why.
How to Get Rid of the Food Police (Respectfully)
Here are a few ways to identify four different types of "food police," why they comment, and how to respond respectfully.
Eating Healthy on a Budget During Times of COVID
For many people, eating habits and food choices have changed significantly over the past year. Meals are happening predominately at home, and you may be making more frequent visits to the grocery...
Types of Fiber You Should Eat After Bariatric Surgery
If you are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, a high-fiber diet is an essential part of your program.
Holiday Celebrations During COVID-19
Shawn Leask, MS, RD, bariatric program coordinator at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, shares tips for celebrating the holidays during COVID-19 in healthy, nutritious and delicious ways.
What Should I Get? 5 Tips for Ordering from Restaurants after Weight-Loss Surgery
After bariatric surgery, sticking to your diet goals doesn’t mean you always have to cook at home.
Bariatric-Friendly Recipe: Grilled Shrimp and Lime, Pepper and Bean Salad
This take on a grilled shrimp salad uses many items that are likely already in your home or that can be found on your next, regular trip to the grocery store.
Food Cravings: 10 Ways to Make Sure They Don’t Mess with Your Weight-Loss Goals
Food cravings are a common experience, but with the right tools, you can manage them effectively and ensure that they don’t interfere with your health and weight goals.
How Psychologists Contribute to Bariatric Patient Success
In celebration of Psychology Day 2020, Maija Bruzas, PhD, and Courtney McCuen-Wurst, PsyD, LCSW, licensed psychologists and members of the Penn Bariatrics team, share ways in which the field of p...
Fitness Motivation During COVID-19
It is important to remember that experiencing reduced motivation during this unprecedented time of stress is very normal. Fortunately, there are ways we can boost our motivation during this time ...
How to Practice Mindfulness and Mindful Eating
Here are eight steps to help you learn ro practice mindful eating and pay better attening to the food you eat without judgment.
Self-Compassion for Stress Management
Tips for practicing self-compassion to cope with emotionally difficult experiences and disruptions to your routine.
Five Steps to Improve Your Sleep Routine for Better Quality Sleep
During times of stress, you may go to bed later, wake up later, sleep more or less than usual, or have difficulty staying asleep. Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to improve your sleep rou...
Managing Stress, Distress and Emotional Eating During Times of Uncertainty
In times of uncertainty, such as during the current COVID-19 pandemic, our bodies and minds can experience physical and emotional unrest. Here's how to reduce stress, manage distress and control ...
In-Home Workouts to Stay Physically Active While Staying Inside
During the COVID-19 pandemic, use live streams, fitness apps, and no-frills equipment to keep up your workout routine from inside your home.
Healthy Strategies to Avoid Stress Eating
During times of stress and anxiety, it can be easy to fall back into comforting behaviors. We offer some strategies for keeping on track while you may be spending most of your time at home.
Holiday Beverages
With some simple swaps you can enjoy this special time of the year while still working toward your wellness goals.
5 Nutritious Brown-Bag Lunches Perfect for Back-to-School
Are you ready to get "back on track" as you head back to school or work after summer? We have five easy recipes for nutritious lunches for you and your family.
How to Stop Food Cravings
Here are some helpful tips for stopping food cravings.
Superfoods for Supercharging your Diet
Try one (or a few) of these super foods to super charge your diet!
Stress and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
There are many factors that play a role in weight loss, including one that’s often overlooked: stress.
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?
A recent weight-loss trend is to drink apple cider vinegar before meals or at the beginning of the day to promote weight loss. But does it work?
Join the Walk from Obesity
You're invited to join bariatric surgery alumni, Penn staff, and faculty on Sunday, June 9, for the ASMBS Foundation’s Walk from Obesity.
Choosing Milk Alternatives
Lactose intolerant? No problem, there are plenty of milk alternatives to try including lactaid, soy, almond, coconut, oat, and rice milk. Here's what you need to know about each type.
Three Ways Obesity Contributes to Heart Disease
Learn how obesity contributes to heart disease – and what you can do to combat both!
How to Calculate Your Weight Loss
Calculating your weight loss is a great way to find out how far you've come. To calculate your percentage of weight lost, grab a calculator and follow these steps.
Can Walking Help With Weight Loss?
Physical activity plays a big role in maintaining your health.
What Happens at a Medical Weight Management Appointment?
Medical weight management appointments are an important part of your bariatric surgery journey when you choose to have weight-loss surgery at Penn.
Three Ways to Use Your Phone as a Weight Loss Resource
Your smartphone is an excellent tool to help you along your weight loss journey. For one, it’s often — always? — with you. Chances are, you’re reading this on your smartphone right now.
11 Questions with Bariatric Program Manager Colleen Tewksbury
See what Colleen Tewksbury, PhD, MPH, RD, LDN, senior research investigator and bariatric program manager, likes most about her role in Penn Medicine's Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.
Seven Smoothies for Every Day of the Week
Take our seven-day smoothie challenge with these recipes.
What a Registered Dietitian Can Do for You
Nutrition is an important part of the before and after weight-loss surgery process. But making changes to something as personal as what you eat can be...
Intermittent Fasting: Is It Safe After Bariatric Surgery?
The concept of intermittent fasting tends to be divisive. It’s either heralded as the latest surefire fitness trend or maligned as a too-good-to-be-true potential health hazard.
Nine Healthy Holiday Swaps to Lighten Up Your Baking
Leah Cassella, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian and member of the Penn Bariatrics team, shares some of her favorite ways to lighten up your holiday baking.
Free Weights or Machines?
Not only does regular exercise help with weight loss, it also can improve your overall health and fitness, as well as reduce your risk for — or manage — many chronic illnesses, including hear...
Shawn's Story: For Weight Loss, Set Goals Not Timelines
Shawn Walsh had a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Penn Medicine with weight-loss surgeon Dr. Gary Korus in December 2017. In this blog, he talks about setting realistic goals, or “microgoals...
It's Time to Pay Attention to the Many Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Recent publications highlight the benefits of bariatric surgery, as well as the difficulty of patient access.
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Leah Cassella, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian and member of the Penn Bariatrics team, shares some of her favorite ways to use pumpkin this fall.