Bariatric Weight-Loss Blog

Learn more about Bariatric Surgery and weight-loss here on the BASS Bariatric Blog.

A woman preparing a healthy meal while considering weight management options after gastric sleeve surgery.

Can You Take Ozempic After Gastric Sleeve? Safety, Benefits, and What to Know

July 17, 2026

A bariatric patient reviewing healthy meal choices with a dietitian

What Can You Never Eat Again After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

June 17, 2026

Patient concerned about accidentally breaking their liver shrinking diet before bariatric surgery

I Cheated on My Liver Shrinking Diet Before Bariatric Surgery. What Happens Now?

June 17, 2026

Patient discussing loose skin concerns after significant weight loss following bariatric surgery

What Happens to Loose Skin After Weight Loss Surgery?

June 17, 2026

Overweight adult looking at a GLP-1 weight loss medication injector pen while considering treatment options

Looking for Alternatives to Ozempic or Wegovy in Walnut Creek?

June 1, 2026

All Blog Posts

Doctor explaining weight loss surgery versus liposuction to patient.

September 15, 2025

Weight Loss Surgery vs. Liposuction: What’s the Difference?

Doctor explaining safe bariatric surgery options compared to weight loss drugs.

September 12, 2025

Bariatric Surgery Is Safer Than Weight Loss Drugs or Diets

Piggy bank with tape measure symbolizing affordable bariatric surgery.

September 9, 2025

Why Bariatric Surgery is the Most Affordable Weight Loss Option

Woman showing loose jeans after significant weight loss

Is Weight Loss Surgery More Effective Than Injections? New Study Says Yes

Person injecting a weight loss drug, with a bold red "X" overlay to symbolize disapproval of weight loss injections.

Semaglutide Eye Risks: What Bariatric Patients Should Know

Patient and doctor discussing health progress in a friendly, modern office setting

Signs You Might Need Bariatric Revision Surgery

Woman sitting on a couch holding her bloated stomach, looking uncomfortable, symbolizing stomach stretching after bariatric surgery

Can You Stretch Your Stomach After Surgery?

Person looking at their body in the mirror after major weight loss, showing loose clothing and body transformation in a warm, uplifting setting

Loose Skin After Bariatric Surgery: What to Expect and What You Can Do

Woman trying on old jeans after weight loss surgery, highlighting her significant waist reduction with some skin sagging on stomach.

What Happens to Your Stomach After Bariatric Surgery?

Comparison of gastric sleeve vs gastric bypass surgery showing reduced stomach size and intestinal rerouting.

Gastric Sleeve vs Bypass: Which Is Right for You?

Bathroom scale showing the letters OMG instead of numbers, symbolizing shocking weight regain after stopping semaglutide.

February 21, 2025

The Rebound Effect: Why Weight Loss Drugs May Set You Up for Disappointment

Patient self-administering an Ozempic injection in the stomach for weight loss treatment.

The Dark Side of Ozempic: When Weight Loss Comes at a Cost

Former bariatric patient preparing for exercise

The Long-Term Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Extend Beyond Weight Loss

Person reviewing a healthy meal plan at home while considering long-term weight loss options

February 7, 2025

Why Bariatric Surgery Works for Long-Term Weight Loss

Patient getting ready to eat a donut, symbolizing the rapid return of appetite after stopping GLP-1 medication.

January 17, 2025

What Happens When You Stop Taking GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections?

lose-up of a GLP-1 medication injection device alongside glucose monitor.Patient getting ready to eat a donut, symbolizing the rapid return of appetite after stopping GLP-1 medication.

January 3, 2025

The Long-Term Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs: What We Know So Far

Weight loss pills next to a tape measure to represent potential weight loss from medication.

December 13, 2024

Weight Loss Drugs vs. Bariatric Surgery: Which Option Leads to Long-Term Success?

November 29, 2024

Bariatric Surgery vs. Other Weight Loss Procedures: A Comparison

November 8, 2024

Bariatric Surgery and Body Image: A Positive Transformation

Patient injecting themselves with Ozempic despite its serious side effects.

October 25, 2024

Are You Considering Ozempic for Weight Loss? Here Are the Risks You Should Know

October 18, 2024

Finding the Right Bariatric Surgeon: Questions to Ask During Your Consultation

Prescription weight loss pills & medicine bottles on a table.

October 11, 2024

How Weight-Loss Drugs Can Disrupt Your Metabolism

October 4, 2024

The Benefits of Gastric Band Adjustability

Patient meeting with a bariatric specialist to discuss GLP-1 weight-loss medications and obesity treatment options

September 20, 2024

A Weight-Loss Surgeon's Perspective on GLP-1 Medications

September 13, 2024

How to Prepare for Your Gastric Sleeve Surgery Consultation