Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA

Julia is an experienced critical care nurse with a background in pediatric and adult patient populations. Her passion is helping patients maximize their quality of life.

Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Lap Band, Diet, Pre Op Diet

Eight Steps To Nailing Your Lap Band Pre-Op Diet

At BariBuilder, we want you to succeed in your health and weight loss goals. Adhering to your lap band pre-op diet is often a window into how you will succeed in your weight loss journey.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Bypass, Acid Reflux

The Best Tricks To Managing Acid Reflux After Gastric Bypass

If you are struggling with acid reflux after gastric bypass, learn why you may be experiencing this painful symptom and try these tricks to reduce gastric bypass reflux and improve your quality of life.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
WLS, Diet

How To Shrink Liver In 3 Days

You likely know that you will need to change your eating habits before and after surgery, but did you know that it is crucial to shrink your liver before your operation? Let's explore how to shrink liver in 3 days and why it is important.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
7 min read
Lap Band, Pregnancy

Here’s What You Need To Know About Lap Band and Pregnancy

Weight loss is especially significant for women who are intending to become pregnant, as obesity can cause infertility and may lead to several complications during pregnancy. Here is what you need to know about a lap band and pregnancy.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Bypass, Diet

Your Guide To A Creating A Nutritious Gastric Bypass Diet Menu

Your diet before and after gastric bypass surgery will be one of the most critical aspects of your recovery from surgery. What you eat and how much you eat will also determine how much weight you will lose after gastric bypass. Learn how to create the perfect gastric bypass diet menu.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Bypass, Diarrhea

What You Should Know About Diarrhea After Gastric Bypass

Along with the life-changing improvements you receive from Gastric Bypass surgery, there can also be side effects such as diarrhea after gastric bypass surgery. Fortunately, there are strategies that you can take to improve diarrhea after gastric bypass.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Bypass, Requirements

Gastric Bypass Requirements For Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most effective weight loss procedures for overweight or obese people. If you are interested in surgical weight loss, you must meet the gastric bypass requirements to undergo this procedure.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Bypass, Hypnosis

Gastric Bypass Hypnosis

Many individuals seeking weight loss try less-invasive therapies to cure their obesity. Gastric bypass hypnosis is one such alternative therapy that is gaining popularity as a treatment option for morbid obesity.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Bypass, Recovery Time

Gastric Bypass Recovery Time

While it is natural to want to fly through the recovery phase of surgery so that you can get back to your normal day-to-day activities, giving yourself enough recovery time after gastric bypass surgery is an essential part of succeeding in your weight loss goals.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
WLS, Failure

Weight Loss Surgery Failure

If you are considering weight loss surgery, you likely have scoured the internet for personal stories on weight loss surgery failure and success. What you need to know is weight loss surgery failure depends on how you define failure.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Coronavirus, Obesity

Are Obese People More Susceptible to Coronavirus?

People who are overweight and obese may be particularly concerned about their susceptibility to this virus because excess weight can make fighting illnesses more challenging.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
7 min read
WLS, Pain

Pain After Bariatric Surgery

Pain after bariatric surgery can be normal and is expected. Pain can be a sign that your body is healing. On the contrary, it can also be a sign that something is not well within your body. Learn about what to expect when it comes to pain after bariatric surgery.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
7 min read