Bariatric Surgery Is Just the Start — Here’s What Surgeons Really Want for You After the OR
Jun 23, 2025
After spending a week surrounded by top bariatric surgeons at ASMBS, one thing was crystal clear: they’re performing life-changing work in the operating room—but after you’re stitched up? Too many patients are left with YouTube and vibes.
Here’s what really goes down behind the scenes—and how we’re helping to rewrite what post-op care should look like.
1. Surgeons Actually Care—This Isn’t a Cash Grab
One of the biggest myths out there is that bariatric surgeons rake in cash, cut you open, and peace out. Not true. The reality? Insurance reimbursements for bariatric procedures are surprisingly low, and yet these surgeons stay in the field because they genuinely care.
They’re not here to ghost you—they’re just stretched thin. And that’s where we come in.
2. Your Nutritionist Should Want Whole Foods—Not Just Shakes
Heard this one before? “My dietitian only tells me to drink protein shakes.”
That’s a red flag 🚩. Most bariatric dietitians want you eating real, whole foods. But they’re also on high alert for vitamin deficiencies—those account for 5% of all malpractice cases in this space.
The key? Get quality protein, not just the cheapest tub on Amazon. And if your current support team isn’t helping you eat better, it’s time to upgrade.
3. Post-Op Care Is Desperately Lacking—But It Doesn’t Have to Be
Here’s the wildest part: every surgeon we met said the same thing—“We need more post-op support for our patients.”
They weren’t just being polite. They were begging for it.
One even asked, “How do I get you into my office?”
Why? Because peer-to-peer support—real-life help from someone who’s lived it—is the missing link. You can’t teach that in med school.
✨ Lived Experience > Letters After Your Name
We showed up to the conference without fancy credentials. No MD, RD, or PhD. But we had something better: experience.
We’ve had the surgery. We’ve done the work. And we’ve helped others do it too.
Surgeons noticed. They said it over and over: “You’re the missing piece.”
That’s why we built The Rewrite Lifestyle Center. To give you the support that doesn’t end in the OR.
👏 If You’re on This Journey, You’re Not Alone
Whether you’re prepping for surgery or struggling months (or years) later, we’ve got you.
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Ready to connect with someone who gets it? We’re here for you.
You don’t need to go it alone. You never did.
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Final Thoughts
If you’re feeling like post-op life is all guesswork and protein powder, you’re not imagining it. The system wasn’t built for long-term support.
But we are. And we’re rewriting what’s possible—with you.
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