Rebecca Barr MD

Rebecca Barr MD Bariatric and General Surgeon in Dallas Fort Worth Area πŸ©ΊπŸ‘©πŸ»β€βš•οΈπŸ”ͺ

03/02/2026

πŸ₯Ÿ Savory, satisfying & protein-packed!

High-Protein Shrimp Dumpling SautΓ© β€” perfect for the soft food stage after bariatric surgery πŸ’›πŸ’ͺ

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ You’ll Need:
πŸ§… ΒΌ cup green onion
🌿 ¼ cup cilantro
πŸ₯• 1 cup chopped carrot
πŸ₯¬ 1 cup chopped cabbage
🦐 1 lb shrimp
πŸ₯’ Β½ cup soy sauce
πŸ‹ 3 tbsp lime juice
πŸ§„ 1 tbsp garlic
🫚 1 tsp ginger
πŸ₯„ 1 tsp sesame oil
🌢️ 1 tsp red pepper flakes

πŸ”₯ How to Make:
1️⃣ Finely chop carrot, cabbage, green onion & cilantro in a food processor
2️⃣ SautΓ© veggies over medium heat until softened
3️⃣ In a bowl, mix lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic & red pepper flakes
4️⃣ Turn heat to low, add sauce (add Β½ cup water if liquid cooks off too quickly)
5️⃣ Mince shrimp, add to pan & break up while cooking
6️⃣ Cook until shrimp is pink but not rubbery

πŸ’ͺ Per serving (approx.):
~136 calories | ~21g protein | ~1.5g fat | ~7g carbs | ~1g fiber

Soft-stage friendly & high-protein β€” perfect for post-bariatric recovery πŸ₯Ÿ
Follow for more post-bariatric, high-protein recipes πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈβœ¨

Bariatric surgery recipes | Soft food stage meals | High protein shrimp recipe | Post-op bariatric diet | Gastric sleeve meals | Gastric bypass meals | Low carb high protein | Weight loss surgery meals | Bariatric soft foods | Healthy post-op recipes

02/27/2026

Walking after surgery isn’t optional β€” it’s essential πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ

Day-one movement helps prevent complications, reduce pain, and speed up recovery after bariatric surgery.

Short walks | often | every hour makes a real difference πŸ’™

Bariatric surgery recovery | walking after surgery | post-op bariatric care | bariatric surgeon Dallas | prevent blood clots after surgery | bariatric healing tips | post-op walking benefits | bariatric patient education | DFW bariatric surgery | weight loss surgery recovery

02/23/2026

Thinking about bariatric surgery? Start here πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ

These 5 habits to build BEFORE surgery make recovery smoother and long-term success easier πŸ’ͺ
You don’t need to be perfect β€” you need to be practiced.

Save this βœ”οΈ Follow for bariatric education βœ”οΈ

Bariatric surgery preparation | Pre op bariatric tips | Bariatric surgeon Dallas | Weight loss surgery habits | Bariatric lifestyle changes | Post op success bariatric | Bariatric nutrition | Hydration after bariatric surgery | Protein focused eating | Mindful eating bariatric

02/20/2026

πŸ§€πŸ”₯ Cheesy, bold & protein-packed!

High-Protein Buffalo Cauliflower Bake β€” perfect for the soft food phase after bariatric surgery πŸ’ͺ

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ You’ll Need:
πŸ₯¦ 1 lb riced cauliflower
πŸ₯› 1 cup cottage cheese
πŸ₯£ 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
πŸ§€ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
πŸ₯š 1 egg
πŸ§„ 1 tsp garlic
🌱 ½ cup green onion
🌢️ ¼ cup buffalo hot sauce

πŸ”₯ How to Make:
1️⃣ Microwave riced cauliflower 4 min | strain & pat dry
2️⃣ Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, egg, garlic, green onion & buffalo sauce
3️⃣ Mix with cauliflower & cheddar
4️⃣ Bake at 375Β°F for 40 min, uncovered | let rest 5–10 min
✨ Creamy, cheesy & soft-stage friendly!

πŸ’ͺ Per 1 cup (approx.):
~20–22g protein | ~200–215 kcal | ~9–11g fat | ~10–12g carbs | ~2g fiber

A satisfying, high-protein comfort dish you can safely enjoy during the soft food phase after bariatric surgery πŸ§€πŸ”₯
Follow for more post-op, high-protein bariatric recipes πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈβœ¨

Bariatric recipe | High protein bariatric meals | Soft food phase bariatric | Post op bariatric diet | Bariatric nutrition | Weight loss surgery recipes | Gastric sleeve diet | High protein low carb | Bariatric surgeon Dallas | Dr Rebecca Barr

02/16/2026

Sleep apnea should be evaluated and treated before bariatric surgery.

Here’s why pre-op management matters for anesthesia safety and recovery.

Sleep apnea bariatric surgery | CPAP before surgery | Pre-op safety | Bariatric surgery preparation | Dallas bariatric surgeon | Post-op recovery | Weight loss surgery safety | Sleep apnea evaluation | Bariatric health tips

Choosing your health is the greatest act of self love.Every step toward a stronger heart is worth celebrating.Happy Vale...
02/14/2026

Choosing your health is the greatest act of self love.

Every step toward a stronger heart is worth celebrating.

Happy Valentine’s Day to our incredible bariatric patients. ❀️

Bariatric surgeon | Weight loss surgery | Bariatric patients | Healthy transformation | Post surgery support

02/13/2026

Bariatric surgery helps your body β€” but it doesn’t fix emotional eating, body image, relationships or nutrition habits πŸ©ΊπŸ’›

Follow for post-op tips! πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ

Bariatric surgery limits | Post-bariatric support | Emotional eating | Body image | Bariatric nutrition | Weight loss surgery | DFW bariatric surgeon

02/09/2026

πŸ₯£ Creamy, comforting & protein-packed!

High-Protein Asparagus Soup β€” perfect for the liquid stage after bariatric surgery πŸ’›πŸ’ͺ

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ You’ll Need:
πŸ₯¬ 1 lb fresh asparagus (woody ends removed)
πŸ§… Β½ cup onion
πŸ§„ 1 tbsp garlic
πŸ— 32 oz chicken bone broth
πŸ₯› 16 oz low-fat cottage cheese
πŸ§€ Β½ cup finely grated Parmesan
πŸ‹ Zest of 1 lemon + 3 tbsp lemon juice
🌢️ ¼ tsp white pepper
🌿 Fresh dill

πŸ”₯ How to Make:
1️⃣ SautΓ© onion, garlic & white pepper until softened
2️⃣ Add lemon zest, asparagus, bone broth & lemon juice | simmer 15 minutes
3️⃣ Blend soup with cottage cheese, dill & Parmesan until smooth
✨ Creamy, gentle & liquid-stage friendly!

πŸ’ͺ Per 1 cup (approx.):
~19–20g protein | ~145 kcal | ~3.5–4g fat | ~7g carbs | ~2g fiber

A nourishing, high-protein liquid-stage meal you can enjoy after bariatric surgery πŸ₯£
Follow for more post-bariatric, high-protein recipes πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈβœ¨

Bariatric recipe | High protein soup | Liquid food phase | Gastric sleeve diet | Bariatric nutrition | Post-op meals | Weight loss surgery recipes

02/06/2026

Obesity isn’t just about weight β€” it’s directly linked to cancer risk 🩺
Excess fat changes hormones, insulin and inflammation | weight loss can lower cancer risk by up to 40%
This is about prevention and long-term health πŸ’™

Did this surprise you? Comment below ⬇️

Obesity and cancer risk | Bariatric surgery benefits | Weight loss and cancer prevention | Insulin resistance | Chronic inflammation | Hormonal health | Dallas bariatric surgeon | DFW bariatric surgery | Preventive medicine | Long-term health

02/02/2026

Just had bariatric surgery β€” or preparing for it? 🩺
These are 5 post-op tips I give EVERY patient and wish more people knew about | hydration, protein, meds & mindset matter more than the scale πŸ’™
Save this βœ”οΈ | Share it βœ”οΈ | Comment what you wish you knew post-op ⬇️

Bariatric surgery recovery | Post-op bariatric tips | Bariatric hydration | Protein after bariatric surgery | Bariatric weight loss healing | Gastric sleeve recovery | Gastric bypass recovery | Bariatric surgeon Dallas | DFW bariatric surgery | Post-op weight loss mindset | Bariatric nutrition tips

01/30/2026

🍲 Savory, comforting & protein-packed!

High-Protein Sausage & Pepper Ricotta Bake β€” perfect for the soft food stage after bariatric surgery πŸ’›πŸ”₯

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ You’ll Need:
🌭 1 lb chicken or turkey sausage
πŸ«‘ 1 cup bell peppers
πŸ§… 1 cup onion
πŸ§€ 16 oz ricotta
πŸ§€ Β½ cup Parmesan cheese
πŸ§„ 1 tbsp garlic
🌿 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
πŸ… 1 can tomato sauce

πŸ”₯ How to Make:
1️⃣ Brown sausage in a pan β†’ remove
2️⃣ SautΓ© sliced onion & bell peppers until soft
3️⃣ Stir in tomato sauce
4️⃣ Mix ricotta, garlic, Italian seasoning & Parmesan
5️⃣ Layer veggies, sausage & ricotta in a baking dish
6️⃣ Cover & bake at 350Β°F for 30 minutes until bubbly

πŸ’ͺ Per 1 cup:
~22–23g protein | ~255–260 kcal | ~14–15g fat | ~10g carbs | ~2g fiber

A warm, soft-stage friendly, high-protein comfort meal you’ll love πŸ₯˜
Follow for more post-bariatric, high-protein recipes πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈβœ¨

Bariatric recipe | Soft stage meal | High protein | Post bariatric surgery | Sausage & peppers | Bariatric nutrition | DFW Bariatric

01/26/2026

No one warned you about fiber & probiotics after bariatric surgery? ⚠️ See when to start fiber and probiotics, why they matter after surgery, and how to add them safely without worsening bloating or constipation.

Fiber after bariatric surgery | Probiotics post-op | Gut health | Post-op nutrition | Bariatric diet tips | Weight loss surgery education | DFW Bariatric | Bariatric surgeon Dallas

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