Weight Loss Blog

Our patients learn to log their nutrition to understand whether they are achieving their protein and other nutrition goals. One challenge is our busy lifestyles. It’s sometimes difficult to remember what you ate. There are several apps that you can use to log your food, like Baritastic, My Fitness Pal and Lose It. Keeping track…

How many of us have leftover strawberries or blueberries from our 4th of July celebrations? Berries are a great, early summer fruit. These include strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber and water. Antioxidants help slow down the aging process by protecting our cells from oxidative stress, Vitamin C…

Now that summer is here, it’s time to sharpen our grilling skills. Are you thinking burgers, hot dogs or chicken breasts? Well, think again. You can cook just about anything on the grill. Choose foods that are in your post-surgery diet phase. Find a recipe you like and then start grilling. Veggies can be grilled…

 Spring has sprung, and summer is around the corner. Have you started planning a vacation? Don’t forget to pack your protein! Having the right equipment and easy to bring protein sources will help you with your protein. For equipment, think about bringing a shaker cup or small blender to mix protein shakes, carry protein powder…

Your surgeon and your dietitian say you need more protein. With a limited stomach pouch, how is that going to happen? You can add protein by adding unflavored powder to many things you are already eating and drinking. These can be added to a variety of foods and beverages including cooked cereals, flavored water or…

It’s March! Trees are leafing out and the green of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations surrounds us. This brings to mind that instead of wearing green, we should be eating more greens…and yellows, oranges, reds and purples. Include the colors of the rainbow in your veggie choices. Veggies have vitamins, minerals, water, fiber, and anti-oxidants. Having…

Bailey Bariatrics Medical Director, Dr. Joebob Kirk, shares his advice on who should consider weight loss surgery with the Owasso Reporter.  He also shares a few of the common misconceptions associated with Bariatric Surgery and the commitment required for each patient to be successful.  Click below to see the entire article from the Owasso Reporter: Expert Advice:…

Time Management:  Be realistic and honest with yourself about how much time you have available to dedicate to preparing for bariatric surgery.  You may be ready for surgery once you have made time in your daily schedule for these four basic tasks: movement (i.e. physical activity/exercise), nutrition (i.e. meal preparation and eating), sleep (adequate sleep is vital),…

If you thought the next words were “my two front teeth,” that’s not quite the subject of this blog. What this really meant is that it’s that time of year again. People are probably asking what to get your for Christmas. As a bariatric patient, your nutrition must change. That means not only what you…

For Jennifer Palmer being there for her family was the incentive she needed to go after the life she long dreamed of. Jennifer, a resident of Independence, Kansas, turned to The Center for Bariatrics at Bailey Medical Center in Owasso to make her dream a reality*. “I was tired of trying every new fad diet…