Gastric Surgery & Heartburn Heartburn after gastric surgery is a troublesome side effect after gastric sleeve & gastric bypass surgery. Dawn 00:00: Hello and welcome to the gastric health show. My name is Dawn Boxell and we are here to discuss a pretty big topic for me. I’m really excited to share this information. I[Read More]

3 Solutions for regain after gastric sleeve Regain after gastric sleeve is a fear for many. Learn how following these 3 solutions can turn things around! Check out this audio transcript Dawn (00:00): Hello and welcome to the gastric health show. My name is Dawn Boxell. We are going to discuss the three solutions for[Read More]

3 Patterns of constipation after gastric sleeve & bypass Cravings can be a sign that your body is out of balance. So if you struggle with sugar, carb, salty & crunchy food cravings you may want to think about low minerals. Low minerals The most popular minerals that influence cravings are low iron and sodium. [Read More]

How gut problems contribute to bariatric regain Your gut health after bariatric surgery is dependent on bacterial balance. Tune in to learn how bariatric regain is connected to gut dysbiosis. Check out this audio transcript! Dawn: (00:01) Hello, and welcome to the gastric health show. My name is Dawn Boxell and we are going to[Read More]

Digesting fat and carbohydrate adequately is more important to avoid digestive issues. Tune in to learn more. Digesting fat…Stool Impression Dawn (00:00): Hello, welcome to the gastric health show. My name is Dawn Boxell, and we’re gonna have a quick conversation on a piece of digestion that you maybe haven’t considered to evaluate. And that[Read More]

3 causes of digestive issues after WLS Do you experience digestive dysfunction? Are you unaware of the real cause of this problem? Several factors can affect digestive function. Any break or defect in the digestion process will result in dysfunction. Tune in to learn more about the causes and solutions to digestive problems. Check out[Read More]

Is your gut lacking this after gastric sleeve & bypass? Lacking beneficial gut bacteria can cause issues with your metabolism, digestion, inflammation and overall health. Tune in to learn more about the importance of beneficial gut bacteria. Check out the Audio transcript. Welcome! Gut health importance Dawn (00:00): Hello and welcome to the gastric[Read More]

Constipation & FODMAP connection Could high FODMAP food be at the root of your constipation woes? Is your constipation worsening after bariatric surgery despite increasing your fiber intake? Do you know why this is happening? In this episode, we explore how FODMAPs contribute to post surgery constipation. What are FODMAPs and how do they contribute[Read More]

Constipation and bile acids We are continuing our conversation about constipation. In particular, we are exploring the connection with bile acids. What is the connection with constipation? First, what are bile acids? Bile acids are synthesized in the liver from cholesterol. In fact, 95% of bile acids are absorbed by transporters and recycled back to[Read More]

Could thyroid disease cause constipation after gastric sleeve & bypass? In this episode, we discuss how thyroid disease can contribute to constipation after gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery. Is constipation a result of thyroid disease? Sounds strange, right? Let’s take a look at this gland and its functions as well as how gastric bypass[Read More]