Weight Loss Products
What we would recommend to our family
These products might help to make the weight loss journey easier. Our goal is to save you time and reduce shopping stress by featuring products with that magic combination of being high quality, well reviewed, and affordable. We love adding new options that we learn about from patients. During your next visit, tell Dr. Richardson which products have helped you. They might make it on to the list with a ❤️ Patient Suggested highlight.
Consult your qualified health provider to see which products might be right for you. If a reader buys a product through links on our site, then our work is often supported through an affiliate commission. For example, as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Updated: 7/30/21▪️Protein Supplements
Tips: Replace fat and carbohydrates.
Protein powders are less expensive than ready-to-drink versions, but require some preparation.
Clear fluids are preferred by some physicians early after surgery.
Your surgeon might have some options available for sale in the office.
Isopure Powdered Clear Protein Drink
Tropical Punch
Peanut butter without all the fat!
8g of Protein per serving.
We've used this for years.
❤️ Patient Suggested
Ready-to-Drink Mango Peach
▪️Fiber Supplements
Tips: Soluble and insoluble fiber can help protect against constipation without use of aggressive laxatives or stool softeners.
▪️Vitamin & Mineral Supplements
Tips: Chewable vitamins at first after surgery and then traditional tablets.
We're not fans of many gummy vitamins due to the risk of reduced vitamin content.
Your surgeon might have some options available for sale in the office.
1200mg Calcium & 1000IU Vitamin D3 from Nature's Bounty.
Or drink Arizona tap water (Joke).
1000mcg Vitamin B12 by Nature's Bounty
▪️Calorie Free Salad Dressings
This entire section was ❤️ Patient Suggested
Traditional salad dressing and other sauces can be very high calorie and sabotage weight loss. Walden Farms products are advertised as calorie free, which means no fat and no carbs. We have patients that swear by them (you know who you are!) That's how they made in onto this list.
Calorie Free Salad Dressing Variety Pack
The calorie free variety pack
Thousand Island, Honey Dijon, French, Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Trivia: Ranch dressing was supposedly invented in the 1950s by Steve Henson while working in Alaska.
Calorie Free Thousand Island Dressing
Trivia: Thousand Island dressing was supposedly invented in the early 1900's by Sophie Lalonde who named it after Thousand Islands, New York.
▪️Measuring Cups & Meal Prepping
Tips: Consider keeping your meal volumes under 4 fl oz. That is fluid ounces not weight ounces. 4 fl oz is the same as 1/2 cup and also 120 ml.
4 fl oz = 1/2 cup = 120 ml
Consider keeping your average daily caloric intake under 1500. Do you really trust that restaurant to help?
You can prepare healthy meals yourself in advance that can be ready when and where you need them. Save money and time, while avoiding calories and stress.
Measure while you're on the go.
8-piece BPA-free Silicone Cup and Spoon Set.
❤️ Patient Suggested
3-piece Pyrex Glass Cup Set. Microwave and Oven Safe
Perfect 4 fl oz size!
Advertised as Microwave safe, Freezer safe, Dishwasher safe, and BPA free.
Multi Compartment & Large Sizes.
Advertised as Microwave safe, Freezer safe, Dishwasher safe, and BPA free.
Insulated Meal Prep Lunch Box with Food Containers
Advertised as BPA-Free, Microwavable, Freezer Safe. With Shaker Cup, Pill Organizer, and Shoulder Strap
Air Fry, Roast, Toast, Broil, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate, Proof & Rotisserie
▪️Water Bottles & Filtration
Tips: Water is the best. Unfortunately, just about everything else has some problem.
Keep your water available, clean, and cold.
Heat can't penetrate well though the bottle's vacuum barrier. Science is amazing. YETI brand products are quality.
Heat can't penetrate well though the bottle's vacuum barrier. Science is amazing. YETI brand products are quality. Giant size and price.
CamelBak HydroBak Hydration Pack
For hikes and exploration. Never drop your water bottle again. 50 oz / 1.5 L. CamelBak brand products are quality.
We have one.
Waterdrop Water Filtration System
Tankless Reverse Osmosis. When you want more than what a filter pitcher can deliver.
▪️Scales & Helpful Electronics
Tips: Understand your progress, don't fear it.
Use scales on hard floors rather than carpet or rugs to help increase accuracy.
550 Pound Capacity.Wide platform.Simple.
Omron Body Composition Monitor and Scale
330 Pound Capacity. Impressive
features. Not just a scale.
We have one.
Counts steps in your pocket all day. Set goals and then achieve them.
Classy and powerful with tons of exercise monitoring tools.
Bose Noise Canceling Headphones
Amazing technology that can make "Treadmill time" a pleasure.
We have a different brand. Wish we had one of these instead.
▪️Exercise Equipment
Tips: Burn extra calories rather than store them as body fat.
Keep an eye out for the weight capacities of exercise equipment. Remember, in case you're not yet below a listed limit: You can get there.
NordicTrack T Series Treadmill
300 pound capacity
350 pound capacity
330 pound capacity
You can use it under a desk or while on a couch.
All the best: Collapsible, Shock-Absorbing, Carbon Fiber. For all terrain walking and hiking.
We love trekking poles on hikes.
▪️Hair & Skin Care
Not necessary for everyone, but some patients have reported these to be helpful.
Avoid use of scar gel while any skin glue is still in place, which is usually during the first two weeks after surgery.
Did we miss something helpful? Please let Dr. Richardson know.
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