Oh, That’s NEAT!
Author: Shelly Buse, PT While we love and encourage a committed and consistent exercise program, we want to recognize that we get great benefits from our everyday activities too. There is a process called Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, or NEAT. This is the energy we expend for everyday tasks that are not sleeping, eating, or sports-like […]
Goal Setting for Physical Activity
By Andréa Kristoff, PT A great way to be able to increase your activity level and make progress after bariatric surgery is to set and track your goals. Goal setting involves developing an action plan to motivate and guide a person toward their goals. Initially, take the time to perform a self-assessment to determine where you are starting and […]
Feeling Wobbly?
By: Shelly Buse, PT Have you noticed changes in balance after bariatric surgery? Do you catch yourself reaching out for the wall in a dimly lit room or having a little more trouble walking on uneven surfaces? You’re not alone, there is a reason, and it won’t last forever! Read on to find out why […]
Navigating Thanksgiving after Bariatric Surgery
By: Melissa Rothwell, RDN, LDN Thanksgiving is a time we gather to give thanks for all the wonderful moments in our lives. It is also a holiday surrounded by food. Be thankful KC Bariatric is here to help you stay on track. First, shift your focus away from food. Enjoy the family and friends surrounding […]
Stay on Track This Halloween: Bariatric-Friendly Tips and Tricks
By: Melissa Rothwell, RDN, LDN Do not let Halloween derail your success! Halloween can be a tricky time with all the candy and celebrations. Planning ahead is key. If having candy in the house is tempting, try handing out non-candy treats such as stickers, glow sticks, bracelets, or bounce balls. Track your protein and fluid […]
BPPV – Why am I dizzy and can it be treated?
By: Andréa Kristoff, PT When people describe dizziness, they often call it vertigo. Vertigo is defined as a medical condition that causes a false sense of motion, such as spinning, whirling, or moving, when you or your surroundings are not actually moving. These symptoms can be brought on by several different factors, but a common […]
Hey You, Take a Hike!
By: Shelly Buse, PT Are you getting bored on the treadmill, or tired of staring at those basement or gym walls? We love and encourage a commitment to exercise and improving your health, but it doesn’t have to be monotonous. The fall season is a wonderful time to get out and take a hike! Cooler […]
Calcium after Bariatric Surgery
By: Sidney Smith, RDN, LDN Calcium is one of the few minerals that is integral for long-term health after bariatric surgery. Due to the alterations in intestinal anatomy induced from bariatric surgery, there is a risk of calcium and vitamin D malabsorption. Bariatric individuals also have a reduced food intake of calcium, increased bone turn […]
Human Microbiome: GI Health After Bariatric Surgery
Facilitator: KC Admin Human microbiome is the collection of all the microbes in the human body. Microbes are tiny living organisms such as bacterium, fungus, viruses, etc, and there are over 300 species of bacteria alone. Our intestinal tract, mostly the colon, contains about 100 trillion microbes. These microbes control some of the body’s functions. […]
