All About Bariatric Surgery and Bariatric Vitamins

Calcium is one of the most important supplements after bariatric surgery — but taking the wrong form can mean your body absorbs little to none of it. In this episode, we break down the key difference between calcium citrate and calcium carbonate, and why calcium citrate is generally the preferred option for bariatric patients. You’ll learn how reduced stomach acid after gastric sleeve, gastric byp...

After bariatric surgery, diet alone often is not enough. This episode explains how gastric bypass and sleeve surgery permanently change digestion, stomach acid, and nutrient absorption — and why bariatric-specific supplementation, simple daily habits, and lifelong lab monitoring are critical for preventing deficiencies.  Weight loss surgery changes far more than how much food a person can eat. It...

Welcome to a deep dive into the hidden physiological reality of life after bariatric surgery—where the body's digestive "factory" has been completely rewired, and the rules of nutrition fundamentally change. If you've had bariatric surgery, are considering one, or are simply fascinated by the intricate ways our bodies process nutrients, this episode will transform how you under...

Hair loss after bariatric surgery can feel devastating, but it's almost always temporary and very treatable. In this episode, a 20-year bariatric nutritionist breaks down the real reasons women lose hair after weight loss surgery, from surgical stress and rapid weight loss to the nutrient deficiencies that standard vitamins can't fix. Discover why a liquid bariatric multivitamin like Bar...

Diet failure is not always about discipline. This episode breaks down the biology behind obesity, including metabolic set point, hunger hormones, and why the body often fights weight loss. Then it compares the two biggest medical tools available today: GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro versus bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. The episode covers how eac...

This episode explains why vitamin format matters so much after bariatric surgery. The discussion centers on a comparison chart evaluating four delivery methods—traditional chewables, gummies, transdermal patches, and liquid softgels—across three criteria: ASMBS compliance , gastric tolerance, and convenience. The core point is that post-bariatric patients often cannot absorb enough nutrients from...

Bariscan is about to change how bariatric patients shop. In this episode, we break down how the Bariscan app works—scan any grocery barcode and get an instant Bariatric Suitability Score (0–100), a quick explanation of what’s helping or hurting the product, and a “Swap” feature that suggests better alternatives in the same category.  We’ll cover what the score looks at (sugar, protein, fat/dumping...