One of my top priorities for patients who are post op from bariatric surgery is making sure they get enough protein and water. Why is this? Along with counting calories, protein and water are some of the most powerful tools for healing after surgery. Protein and water both aid in the recovery from surgery and … Continue reading The Importance of Protein and Water After Bariatric Surgery
Most of us have cravings. It happens to all of us, especially when we’re stationary or stressed. However, when you have bariatric surgery, those cravings can lead to eating habits that cause serious health complications. When you’re trying to eat a certain number of calories a day and fill that up with unhealthy snacks, you … Continue reading How to Control Cravings After Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Hodges highly recommends patients attend monthly support group meetings. The meetings are led by Dr. Collins Hodges, both a licensed clinical psychologist and someone who has had bariatric surgery himself. The support groups are offered on the first Monday of every month from 6:30pm – 7:15pm CST via an online GoToMeeting. The meetings are open to the public, and there is no charge to attend.
