I had RNY Gastric Bypass on December 1, 2020 at Mexico Bariatric Center in Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Rodriguez Lopez. I've put together 10 of some of the most common myths and misinformation I see spreading around online about bariatric surgery - have you heard these ones before?

* This video is for general information and to share my experience only; it is not intended to offer medical advice. Always consult your physician and surgical team for medical information. *

Resources:
True or False? Bariatric Nutrition Myths:
https://www.charlottehodgesmd.com/articles/weightloss/true-or-false-bariatric-nutrition-myths/

Does Coffee Dehydrate You?:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/does-coffee-dehydrate-you#Swap-It:-Coffee-Free-Fix

Caffeine ingestion and fluid balance: a review:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19774754/

We Disprove the 7 Biggest Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Myths:
https://www.universitybariatrics.com/articles/vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy-myths/

Protein absorption rate chart - Ask an RD:
https://www.gainful.com/blog/protein-absorption-rate-chart/

How Much Protein Can the Body Absorb?
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-much-protein-can-the-body-absorb/

Is telogen effluvium reversible?:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321590#causes

The truth about firming creams:
https://www.paulaschoice-eu.com/the-truth-about-firming-creams

Many ways to firm sagging skin:
https://www.aad.org/public/cosmetic/younger-looking/firm-sagging-skin

Drinking Through A Straw After WLS:
https://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/drinking-through-a-straw-after-wls/

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