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Post-Surgery Nutrition: Essential Nutrients and Supplements for Bariatric Patients

by The Surgical Clinic | Jul 15, 2025 | Bariatric Surgery, Nashville Bariatrics, Uncategorized

Bariatric surgery is the beginning of a transformative health journey for those struggling with severe obesity and related health conditions. However, many people don’t realize that the physical changes to their digestive system create lifelong nutritional...

Pre-Surgery Checklist: How to Prepare for Bariatric Surgery

by The Surgical Clinic | Jun 15, 2025 | Bariatric Surgery, Nashville Bariatrics

Prepare for bariatric surgery with this full pre-op checklist—covering nutrition, logistics, and mindset—for a safe procedure and smoother recovery. Embarking on the bariatric surgery journey with Nashville Bariatrics at The Surgical Clinic™ can be one of the most...

How to Qualify for Bariatric Surgery Beyond the BMI Requirements

by The Surgical Clinic | May 15, 2025 | Bariatric Surgery, Nashville Bariatrics

If you are considering a bariatric surgery procedure such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or even a revisional surgery and your body mass index (BMI) is below 40, you might think there is no way you could qualify for weight-loss surgery. Until a few years ago, that...

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy vs. Gastric Bypass: Understanding the Differences

by The Surgical Clinic | Apr 15, 2025 | Bariatric Surgery, Nashville Bariatrics

If you’re considering weight loss surgery, it can feel overwhelming, as there are a variety of unique types of weight loss surgery options available. The two top options are vertical sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery, but they do bring their own...

Dumping Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

by The Surgical Clinic | Mar 10, 2025 | Bariatric Surgery, Nashville Bariatrics

Understanding Dumping Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Management If you’ve had bariatric surgery, you’ve probably heard about dumping syndrome. It’s a condition that happens when food moves too quickly from your stomach into your small intestine, and it can leave you...

Heart Health and Weight Loss Surgery: The Connection You Need to Know

by The Surgical Clinic | Feb 15, 2025 | Bariatric Surgery, Nashville Bariatrics

Weight loss surgery not only helps shed pounds, but also plays a crucial role in enhancing cardiovascular health. Each year patients who are dealing with heart health issues look to weight loss surgery for one possible, and life-changing, solution. In this blog,we...