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Fresh Harvest

After bariatric surgery, the priority is proper nutrition to fuel your body and keep you healthy. Sometimes grocery shopping can be overwhelming and that is where Fresh Harvest comes in. This organization puts the Metro Atlanta community in touch with their local farmers to have sustainable, organic food items delivered to you.

Wanting Other Ways to get in Protein? Try these Energy Ball Recipes

In order to reach the protein goal of 60-80gm of protein per day, protein shakes and protein bars are a helpful way to increase protein intake. Protein balls are an easy snack to make and add variation to your protein intake. All protein balls are made from the same base and can be customized based on flavor preferences.

Cinnamon Bun Protein Powder is Going Away

Get the Bariatric Fusion cinnamon bun protein powder while you still can. The flavor is being discontinued soon. Our office has 4 containers left, which are 21 servings each. After those run out, we will not be able to get more. Try out the recipe below after you pick up the protein powder today!

Are you having loose stools?

Diarrhea is not a typical side effect of the vertical sleeve gastrectomy or roux-en-y gastric bypass. It could be related to lactose intolerance. When checking the food labels for lactose, also look for ingredients like butter solids, casein, lactate, milk derivative, opta, rennet casein, simplesse, and whey protein concentrate.