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 […]
Fork-Free Hobbies
After a long day at work, at school, in the car or {insert daily obligation here}, your energy reserves and brain power have been thoroughly zapped. You manage to squeeze in a quick workout, grab dinner, knock out some laundry and maybe answer a few emails—and then before you know it, you find yourself halfway […]
Gift Ideas for a Bariatric Patient
With the holidays coming up, many of our patients have been asking for gift ideas that will be helpful in their bariatric journey. We have created a list of great present ideas that will provide support and assistance towards weight loss success. Many of these ideas came directly from our patients, who first hand, know […]
A Bariatric Guide to Thanksgiving
Mashed Potatoes! Apple Crisp! Stuffing! Holiday food can either inspire excitement or anxiety – or both – depending on your mind-set. Carb heavy meals and sweet treats are the root of many holiday meals, office parties, and events over the upcoming months. No one wants to feel deprived during the happiest time of year, so […]
Before and After Surgery Advice from Our Patients
For many patients, opting for an elective procedure can come with a lot of questions and a fear of the unknown. It is always helpful to take into consideration what the process will be like before and after surgery. We reached out to our veteran patients and asked them what their best piece of advice […]
Vegetarian Options After Bariatric Surgery
Good nutrition is vital to a healthy lifestyle, especially after bariatric surgery. It is important that individuals who have had weight loss surgery consume a diet that is rich in protein and low in simple carbs and sugars. Lately, the staff at the Bariatric Center of Kansas City have been discussing the merits of various […]
Exercising Away Those “Jiggly” Underarms
Facilitator: Barb Cashman, PT Bariatric Center of Kansas City Physical Therapist, Barb Cashman, came to support group to talk about excess skin and ways to decrease the amount of excess skin that hangs from the underarm after weight loss. The elasticity plays a large part in how much you can decrease that, including genetics, how […]
Vegetarian Options after Bariatric Surgery
Facilitator: Annie Epp, RD, LD While many people prefer a vegetarian lifestyle, it is difficult to meet the protein needs without eating too many carbohydrates. Also, because some patients struggle with eating meat after surgery, and others get tired of just eating meat. It is helpful to add in some vegetarian options that may be […]
