Bariatric Weight-Loss Blog

Learn more about Bariatric Surgery and weight-loss here on the BASS Bariatric Blog.
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How California Could Improve Access to Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Treatments
October 8, 2025
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Why Bariatric Surgery May Become More Cost-Effective in California
October 5, 2025
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Can You Get Pregnant After Bariatric Surgery?
October 2, 2025
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Preventing Nutrient Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery
September 26, 2025
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Preventing Muscle Loss After Bariatric Surgery
September 23, 2025
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All Blog Posts

March 31, 2021

3 Things You Should Know Before You Receive Gastric Bypass Surgery

March 26, 2021

Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Is It Right For You?

March 19, 2021

Gastric Sleeve Vs. Gastric Bypass: What's the Difference?

October 12, 2020

Financing Bariatric Surgery

September 28, 2020

Patients Seek Surgery to Combat Major Covid-19 Risk Factor: Obesity (WSJ)

July 1, 2020

Is it Safe to Have Weight Loss Surgery?

June 30, 2020

Life After Gastric Bypass Surgery

June 17, 2020

3 Common Safety Questions About Bariatric Surgery

June 8, 2020

Who Would Qualify for Weight Loss Surgery?

May 20, 2020

Five Important Questions for Your Weight Loss Doctors

May 18, 2020

How Do You Keep the Weight Off Post Weight Loss Surgery?

May 13, 2020

What's Your BMI and What Does it Mean?

May 11, 2020

How Old or Young Can Someone Have Weight Loss Surgery?

May 6, 2020

Affording Weight Loss Surgery

May 4, 2020

3 Signs You May Need Weight Loss Surgery

May 4, 2020

Most Common Stigma Surrounding Weight Loss Surgery

April 30, 2020

Weight Loss Surgery: Who Qualifies?

April 27, 2020

The Benefits of Gastric Bypass

April 24, 2020

Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery

April 22, 2020

Tips for Patients Considering Weight Loss Surgery

April 21, 2020

Determining Which Bariatric Surgery Is Right for You

April 10, 2020

3 Common Questions About Weight Loss Surgery

April 10, 2020

Five Ways to Handle Insensitive Comments About Your Weight Loss

Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most effective treatments for obesity, helping patients lose weight and reduce obesity-related health conditions. But surgery is just the beginning—the real success depends on how well you follow your new lifestyle afte
April 10, 2020

10 Foods to Avoid After Your Gastric Bypass

April 10, 2020

Exercising After Bariatric Surgery