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Fiber and Weight Management After Bariatric Surgery
Learn how to add fiber after bariatric surgery with attention to food texture, fluids, protein goals, and tolerance, without promising guaranteed weight loss.
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Reset Diet or Habit Refresh? Why Quick Fixes Aren’t the Answer to Long-Term Bariatric Success
Have you ever heard of a Reset Diet? If you’ve had bariatric surgery, chances are you have. It’s a tool that many providers recommend…
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Eating After Bariatric Surgery: Avoiding the Traffic Jam
Imagine you’re driving home after work. The highway should be smooth and clear, but instead, cars are bumper to bumper. No one is moving,…
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Eating vs. Burning Calories: Why Weight Loss Is Harder Than It Looks
Picture this: you swing into your favorite coffee shop and grab a latte and a muffin. In less than 10 minutes, you’ve consumed about…
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Strengthening Your Motivation Muscle: Turning “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” Into Action
Motivation and willpower are almost like four-letter words—the “woulda, coulda, shouldas” of our lives. But here’s the truth: while willpower is fleeting, motivation is…
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The Sneaky Calories in Sauces — and How to Enjoy Them Smarter
-By Devon Price, RD/LD When we think about cutting calories, we often focus on the obvious culprits—fried foods, sugary drinks, or oversized desserts. But…
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Start Small, Win Big: How to Build an Exercise Habit Without the Pressure of Perfection
Starting an exercise routine can feel overwhelming, but not for the reasons you might think. For many, the hardest part isn’t the workout itself...…
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Devon Price, RD, LD
Devon Price, RD, LD, is a registered and licensed dietitian with JourneyLite Physicians specializing in bariatric nutrition, medical weight management, protein-first meal planning, vitamin and hydration guidance, postoperative diet progression, and sustainable lifestyle change.
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Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS
Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon, founder of JourneyLite Physicians, and Medical Director of JourneyLite Surgery Center. He has more than two decades of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, gastric balloon therapy, revisional procedures, and comprehensive medical weight management.
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