Bariatric Surgery Guidelines for the First Year with Dr. Carl Pesta, TREO Foundation President- Episode 212

Dr. Pesta is back on the pod to discuss the rebranding of ASMBS Foundation to TREO Foundation (Treatment, Research, and Education to end Obesity). He talks about the great work the foundation is funding to help end the obesity epidemic. Kellie, Mel, and Dr. Pesta go back to basics and talk about the guidelines of bariatric surgery directly after surgery through the first year. He details what the consistency of food for the first few weeks should be and why these guidelines are in place. They discuss the importance of cardiovascular and weight training after surgery as well as sleep and bariatric vitamins.  This episode is packed with great information for people beginning their weight loss surgery journey. As the TREO Foundation president, Dr. Petsa works with surgeons and researchers to fund grants for studies and advancements in bariatric surgery. The foundation seeks out ways to impact more people and ultimately end the disease of obesity. If you are interested in learning more about the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the TREO Foundation, check out their websites! You can find Dr. Pesta on Instagram @carlpesta or www.surgicalconsultants.net/ OSLP strives to educate and inform the bariatric community and those with predetermined ideas about weight loss surgery. Join our email list at www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com for the latest OSLP updates. Consider supporting us on www.patreon.com/OSLP and become a Badass Benchie! JBY 2023 Tickets are on sale now! OSLP Amazon Store Front OSLP - Recommended Products: www.procarenow.com  www.ubahome.co www.barilife.com  www.sabpweightlosssurgery.com https://thesleeveddietitian.com www.greatideas.net.au   Discount Codes from OSLP @procarenow OSLP⁠ @portionperfection OSLP @the.t.r.i.b.e.membership OSLP⁠ @barilifee OSLP @uba.social OSLP @sabp_weightloss @obvi OSLP15⁠ @builtbar OSLP⁠ @hidratespark OSLP⁠ @javy OSLP20