The Bari-Heart of It

Depression and Mental Health is serious topic. Do you know the signs and symptoms? 

Can you still drink caffeinated beverages after surgery? Find out more. 

Staff Dietitian Megan gives us her thoughts on consuming carbonated beverages after bariatric surgery. 

Staff Dietitian Megan Koscinski fills us in on why B1 is important for all Bariatric Patients. 

Have trouble keeping up your energy levels? Learn more!

Do you know why Vitamin D is so critical? Bariatric Fusion Staff Dietitian Megan fills us in on this important guideline from the ASMBS. 

Are you prepared for the holidays? Listen to this bariatric guide. 

Bariatric Fusion Staff Dietitian Megan Koscinski goes over some recommendations for Alcohol post-bariatric surgery! 

Bariatric Fusion Dietitian Megan Sits down with us to talk about Gallbladder issues after surgery! 

In this episode, we dive into Vitamin B12, what it does and why it matters to YOU!

In this episode, we break down the importance of Iron after Bariatric Surgery! 

In this episode, we learn all about collagen and when to add it into your routine! 

In this episode, we break down Vitamin A, What it does, and why it matters! 

Karli Burridge is Back!, a nationally recognized expert in obesity medicine. She is a physician assistant and founder of www.GainingHealth.com Join us as she gives us her tips for a successful summer! 

Looking into Bariatrics? Our staff dietitian covers some nutritional and surgical complications to be aware of before having surgery. 

Scale not moving? Don't be alarmed. Today we dive into weight plateau after bariatric surgery! 

Today we are joined by Karli Burridge, a nationally recognized expert in obesity medicine. She is a physician assistant and founder of GainingHealth.com Join us as we seek to understand weight regain post-bariatric surgery. 

This is a must-listen episode. We're joined by Dr. Lillian Craggs-Dino, a Co-Author of the 2016 ASMBS nutritional guidelines for bariatric patients. 

In this episode, we cover the top 10 questions we get at Bariatric Fusion! 

Do you know the common options are for weight loss surgeries are? We break down the four common procedures in this episode! 

Are Vitamin Patches worth the convenience? We get to the Bari-Heart of It! 

In this very powerful episode, we are joined by Kristen who had RNY in 2018. She fills us in on her bariatric journey including her experiences with addiction transfer post-bariatric surgery. 

Today we take a look at addiction transfer with a mental health expert!. We go over the signs, symptoms, and what you can do to recognize them! 

Ever heard the term "Liver Reduction Diet" before surgery? Our Staff Dietitian Megan fills us in! 

Today we are joined by Bariatric Fusion's Staff Dietitian Megan Koscinski to talk about setting New Years Resolutions that you can actually stick to as a bariatric patient. 

What a treat! We're joined by Denise Roden, President of The Bariatric Center for Success. Learn about the center, as well as her weight loss journey over 15 years post-op! Visit her website here: https://bariatriccenterforsuccess.com/about/

We're back at it again! This week our staff dietitian Megan Koscinski helps us navigate the holiday season and the many food temptations it has. 

Today, We're Joined by Megan Koscinski the Staff Dietitian at Bariatric Fusion to get to the Bari-heart of eating carbs as a Bariatric Patient.

Today, we're joined by Janet Patterson, founder of Central Ontario Weightloss a support group in Ontario Canada. Not Only does Janet run this group, but she is also an RNY patient herself.  Visit their website: https://centralontariowls.com/about/

We're joined by Staff Dietitian Megan Koscinski to learn all about corrective supplements.

We're joined by Amy Walling from Bariatric Fusion and Priyanka Pulkur, MA, LPC the clinical director and one of the founders at Advantage Point Behavioral. They specialize in pre-surgical mental health assessments for bariatric patients as well as post-operative counseling.

Today we are joined by Jodie Selino, who is 18 months post opt from her Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Today we talk about how her journey has progressed and how she has been able to stay successful during COVID-19.  If you want to follow her journey check out her Instagram @jodssleeve_journey

We're on summer break this week, but we didn't want to leave you hanging! Ever wonder about probiotics and how they could benefit you after bariatric surgery? Take a quick listen. See you back in two weeks for another full-length episode. 

Megan Our Staff Dietitian fills us in on why protein is important after weight loss surgery. Have questions for Megan? Email dietitian@bariatricfusion.com

Megan Our Staff Dietitian is back again. Today she fills us in on healthy snacking tips after you’ve had weight loss surgery. Have questions for Megan? Email dietitian@bariatricfusion.com

Today we’re joined by Dr. Nicole Basa from Cedar Park Surgeons located just north of Austin Texas. Learn about her practice as well as about staying on track if COVID-19 has interpreted your bariatric journey.

Shelley is Back on the podcast! She may be more commonly known by her Instagram Handle @JourneyofaCurvyGirl. She last joined us 5 months ago as she was preparing for surgery. Now we have the opportunity to hear how it's going, the struggles, the successes, and any new tips she has for people considering bariatric surgery.  Check out her Instagram: @JoruneyOfaCurvyGirl

Join us for a special bonus episode, which is a rebroadcast of our May Facebook Live Support Group. We were joined by Bariatric Fusion CEO Marc McCabe. 

Today we're joined by Staff Dietitian Megan Koscinski to talk about hair loss after bariatric surgery.  Have a question for our dietitian? Email her at dietitian@bariatricfusion.com

Today we sat down with Gail Reeves, Founder, and Owner of the Bariatric Weight Loss Family. They are a not-for-profit foundation that also offers an online Facebook support group for bariatric patients and has 20,000 members! They host an annual "Family" reunion that is bariatric focused and it will be held October 16th-18th, 2020.  For more details: visit https://bwlfamily.org/ Find their Facebook support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BWLFamily/

We’ve gone live with Fusion TV Facebook Live Support Groups. Listen now to this rebroadcast.

Today we are joined by a very special guest. Dr. Paul Enochs, President of the ASMBS Foundation. Learn about the foundation & its mission. They are responsible for the Walk From Obesity and have gone digital for the spring with hashtag #KeepWFO. Looking to Support the Foundation? Check out the information below:  Follow the Foundation on social media ( Facebook and Instagram) @WalkfromObesity Donate if possible, $35 or more, we will send you our 2020 commemorative WFO t-shirt, as well as other gifts based on donation level LINK: https://fundraise.asmbsfoundation.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=895 AWARE (Awareness, Wellness, Access, Research, Education) Campaign: the monthly giving gift to support the Foundation. For as little as $10/month you can support the Foundation’s research for obesity research AWARE LINK: https://asmbsfoundation.org/aware/ Contact Info: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Foundation info@asmbsfoundation.org

Today we explore exercise with our friend Holly Kerr, a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Nutrition Specialist and mom! Let's get to the Bari-Heart of It!

Let's get to the Bari-Heart of it! Today we sit down with Megan Moore, the author of The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan: Recipes and Guidance for Life Before and After Surgery and Owner of MyBariatricDietitian.com Megan helps us understand why healthy plates, meal prepping, and planning is so important. 

Today we're joined by Nichole Pavlus a bariatric patient, former bariatric group facilitator and has her masters in the field of mental health. Today we discuss the road map to surgery and mental preparedness with some advice sprinkled in. Join us as we get to the Bari-Heart of It. 

Today we're very excited to sit down with Laura the President & CEO of WLSFA to talk about their work in the bariatric community as well as their annual fundraiser that is being held in Las Vegas, April 17th-19th this year! Interested in attending? There's still time!  To find out more visit www.wlsfa.org 

Today we are joined by Shelley or more commonly known by her Instagram Handle @JourneyofaCurvyGirl. As she prepares for surgery we get to the bari-heart of what led her to choosing surgery, and her advice to others considering it as she is just days away from having it herself. 

Today we're joined by co-host Amy Walling from Bariatric Fusion, and James Jones a cast member from the TLC Show My 600 lbs Life. James has lost over 500 lbs since starting his journey nearly 7 years ago. 

Welcome to the Bari-Heart of it, presented by Bariatric Fusion. Our goal? To get to the Bari-Heart of all things bariatric. New Episodes will be coming on the 1st and 15th of every month!