Down 120 Pounds, Korey Feels 20 Years Younger, Hopeful for the Future
At more than 300 pounds, a stress test revealed that Korey may not have many quality years ahead of him. Gastric bypass surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI)…Read more
Bariatric Friendly Pumpkin Spoonbread Recipe
If you’re looking for a little taste of fall this season, add this pumpkin spoonbread recipe to your list. Not only delicious, it’s also suitable for the bariatric eating plan…Read more
3 Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes
Even though many prepackaged dressings are off-limits on the bariatric eating plan or for a healthy diet, salad dressings can still be flavorful, healthy and easy to make. In just…Read more
Lara Begins Golden Years with Energy, Optimism After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Lara wanted to start her golden years healthy and energetic, but extra weight, high blood pressure and arthritis were holding her back. She found a new lease on life with…Read more
BMI Friendly Pumpkin Spice Recipe
This fall, don’t just carve your pumpkins, savor them! These nutrient powerhouses are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, can boost eyesight and are a great addition to the bariatric eating…Read more
Start Football Season Out Right with Crispy Cauliflower Wings
It’s football season and that means it’s time for wings! If regular wings are off limits in your bariatric eating plan, our creative dieticians have your back with this bariatric…Read more
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Helps Kelsi Become a Mother, Earn Pageant Title
Kelsi feared what seemed like inevitable health conditions. So, she took charge of her future with gastric sleeve surgery, became a mom and began participating in pageants. Read her story….Read more
Steve Loses Medications, Finds More Time with Grandchildren After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Tired of feeling miserable and motivated to watch his grandchildren grow up, Steve chose gastric bypass surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute to change his life. Read his story….Read more
12 Questions to Ask Before Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is a powerful tool that is proven to transform lives by resolving and preventing weight-related diseases, improving quality of life and extending life expectancy…Read more
11 Tips to Avoid Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss after bariatric surgery does not always follow a straight path. Sometimes, the number on the scale goes up after weeks of following the bariatric eating plan, which can…Read more