Kelsey Renae Schulze

Kelsey is a post-op bariatric patient who had sleeve surgery in 2018. She is a writer, focusing on a variety of topics given her background in legal studies and criminal justice.

Kelsey Renae Schulze
WLS, Vitamins

An Overview of Bariatric Vitamins

When you have weight loss surgery, your body goes through significant physical and mental changes. These changes affect the physical composition and hormonal regulation systems. Because of these drastic changes, you will need to adjust to a strict vitamin schedule.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
3 min read
Gastric Bypass, Risks

7 Risks of Gastric Bypass Surgery

Although Gastric Bypass weight loss surgery is highly effective and relatively safe compared with other weight-loss surgeries, there are still Gastric Bypass risks that must be closely monitored to maintain your overall health.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
4 min read
Duodenal Switch, Vitamins

Duodenal Switch Vitamin Regimen

The Duodenal Switch surgery is a complex weight-loss surgery that restricts your ability to consume and process food putting your body at risk for having malabsorption issues. Vitamins play a considerable role in keeping your overall health in a good place after surgery.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
WLS, Problems

3 Types of Bariatric Surgery Problems

Having minor issues or discomfort after bariatric surgery is a common occurrence. Serious or severe health complications need immediate attention to prevent further infection. Depending on which weight loss surgery you chose to have, you can experience a variety of side effects after surgery.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
4 min read
Gastric Balloon, Insurance

Gastric Balloon Insurance Alternatives

Because most insurance companies in the US do not cover balloon insertion, patients often pursue alternative means of financing the operation.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
4 min read
Gastric Bypass, Diet

Gastric Bypass Food

To help promote a healthy weight loss, your bariatric health care team has a rigid and strict diet plan that you must adhere to moving forward after your weight loss surgery.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Long Term

Long Term Effects of Gastric Sleeve

The gastric sleeve weight loss surgery is an effective tool for promoting weight loss that is both safe and offers positive results. It does, however, come with drawbacks as the long term effects of gastric sleeve are explained.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Problems

Gastric Sleeve Problems

Gastric sleeve surgery is a major surgery that contains a variety of possible health complications. Because the gastric sleeve is an irreversible surgery, it is a serious surgery for weight loss.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
4 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Insurance

Gastric Sleeve Insurance

For weight loss surgery, health insurance plays a pivotal role in many patients' ability to have life-saving weight loss surgery. Many barriers must be overcome before surgery is approved by most insurance companies.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
Lap Band, Diet

Lap Band Post Op Diet

As with other bariatric surgeries, you should be aware that your diet plays a large role in your weight loss success. There are some guidelines you should follow to promote the healthiest amount of weight loss possible.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Pro's and Con's

Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve

Gastric sleeve surgery is not a quick fix due to its permanent reduction of your stomach size. Before committing to gastric sleeve surgery, you need to think about all of your habits, health concerns, and possible complications from receiving this surgery.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Vitamins

Gastric Sleeve Vitamins

One of the essential aspects of your life after your weight loss surgery is vitamins. You will need to take vitamins every day for the rest of your life to maintain your health and prevent further complications.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read