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Bariatric Meal Replacement Shakes

Bariatric Advantage nutritional supplements and products are scientifically formulated to meet the specialized nutritional demands of patients who have undergone bariatric surgery or are following a medically supervised weight-loss program. We believe that through quality and adherence to scientific principles, we can help support a vision of life-long health for bariatric patients. Long-term weight loss ...

Meal Prep: Stop Overeating Once and For All

The best part about meal prepping is portion control. If you have prepped meals for the week, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, then you know exactly what you’re eating, how it was made, what you’re getting out of it nutritionally, and there’s no way to eat more, or digging into the next day’s stash! A good ...

Life After Bariatric: Excercise, It’s the Only Way!

Excercise after bariatric surgery is crucial, but how do you start? Weight loss surgery is known as bariatric surgery in the industry and involves surgical procedures done on the stomach and/or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity lose weight.*results can vary. At Western Bariatric Institute, we just want to stress that these procedures are ...

Are You Sticking to Your Meal Plan?

Are you sticking to your weight loss meal plan? At Western Bariatric Insitute, we understand that accepting a lifestyle change is a pretty big step, it’s changing you are your core! But, that’s a good thing. Just remember where you started, where you are now, and why you wanted to start your weight loss journey ...

Focus on Nutrition, the Rest Will Follow

After weight loss surgery, many things in your life will begin to change, but the most important change is going to happen within your diet. For any weight loss regimen, the most important thing to do is focus on your nutrition. To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than you burn within in a ...

The Steps for Weight Loss Success

The steps that you will take to have a successful surgery through Western Bariatric Insitute’s weight loss surgery center are really simple, to the point, and will leave you feeling at ease and well-informed. Depending on your weight, you will need to take a few steps in the right direction before actually undergoing the surgery, ...

Slowly Changing Your Diet for the Better

Weight loss surgery is known commonly as bariatric surgery and involves surgical procedures done to the stomach and intestines to help the patient lose weight in a safe and slow manner. WBI offers three surgical procedures: Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB), Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Adjustable Gastric Banding. After your surgery, your entire life will have to change, there’s no ...

Lose Weight for Good

We mean it. Lose weight for good with Western Bariatric Insitute. Weight loss is a difficult process, but it is far from impossible. Obesity-related conditions and medications regarding these conditions begin to slowly fade away, our appetite returns to a healthy and normal rate, and we begin to crave foods that are actually good for us! The decision ...

Substituting the Right Foods for Taste

What you eat and drink can help save your health and weight. Did you know that what you put into your body (if it’s healthy!) can prevent up to 80% of heart attacks and stroke? Not only will it help you lose weight, but you’ll feel great, too. Living a longer, fuller life. And we promise ...

Need a Quick Energy Boost?

Rather than heading towards a sugary soda or energy drink, and while tea and coffee in small amounts is okay, did you know that there are such things called ‘superfoods’ that will boost your energy and keep you moving throughout the day? If you are looking to lose weight, and have been considering bariatric surgery ...