Rebecca Barr MD

Rebecca Barr MD Bariatric and General Surgeon in Dallas Fort Worth Area 🩺👩🏻‍⚕️🔪

04/24/2026

Why do surgeons sometimes recommend weight loss before hernia repair? It’s not a delay—it’s about reducing recurrence risk, lowering complications, and improving long-term surgical success. Here’s what the data actually shows.

04/21/2026

W**d, THC, CBD & bariatric surgery—what patients actually need to know | effects on healing, meds, and weight loss explained clearly. Stay informed, stay safe, and always loop in your care team.

w**d | THC | CBD | bariatric surgery | weight loss surgery | post-op recovery | appetite changes | grazing behavior | edibles | surgical risks | healing process | medication interaction

04/17/2026

🥕 Warm, soothing & protein-packed!

High-Protein Carrot Ginger Miso Soup — perfect for the liquid stage after bariatric surgery 💛💪

👩‍🍳 You’ll Need:
🥕 2 cups chopped carrots
🧅 ½ cup onion
🥛 16 oz silken tofu
🫚 1 tbsp ginger
🧄 1 tbsp garlic
🥣 ¼ cup white miso paste
🍶 ¼ cup vinegar
🍗 32 oz bone broth

🔥 How to Make:
1️⃣ In a pot over medium heat, add onion & carrots
2️⃣ Add garlic, ginger & miso paste — stir to coat
3️⃣ Pour in vinegar & bone broth
4️⃣ Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat & simmer ~30 mins (until carrots are soft)
5️⃣ Add soup + silken tofu to a blender & blend until smooth
6️⃣ Adjust salt & pepper to taste

💡 Protein Boost:
Silken tofu + bone broth are simple swaps to increase protein in soups 💪

💪 Smooth, high-protein & liquid-stage friendly — perfect for post-bariatric recovery 🥣

Follow for more post-bariatric, high-protein recipes 👩‍⚕️✨

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04/17/2026

✈️ Traveling after bariatric surgery—when is it actually SAFE? 👇

Travel after bariatric surgery depends on timing ⏳ | First 48 hours = no travel ❌ | Around 2 weeks = short trips only 🚗 | By 4 weeks = safer for flights if you stay mobile & hydrated ✅

⚠️ Risk of blood clots, healing complications & limited access to care are key factors after gastric bypass or sleeve surgery

💬 When were YOU cleared to travel after weight loss surgery? Share your experience below!

📍 Looking for a bariatric surgeon in Texas? Visit DFW Bariatric & General Surgery

04/13/2026

🌿 Allergy meds after bariatric surgery—what’s SAFE? 👇

Antihistamines like Claritin, Zyrtec & Allegra are usually safe after weight loss surgery ✅ | Avoid NSAIDs in “D” meds & be cautious with Benadryl since medication absorption changes after gastric bypass ⚠️

💬 What allergy medicine worked best for you after surgery? Comment below!

📍 Looking for a bariatric surgeon in Texas? Visit DFW Bariatric & General Surgery

04/06/2026

🥓 Creamy, savory & protein-packed!

High-Protein Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad — perfect for the soft food stage after bariatric surgery 💛💪

👩‍🍳 You’ll Need:
🍗 ~1 lb chicken breast (shredded/ground; rotisserie, fresh, or canned)
🥛 16 oz Greek yogurt
🧂 1 packet ranch seasoning (no added sugar)
🥓 1 package bacon
🧅 ½ cup chopped green onion

🔥 How to Make:
1️⃣ Cook bacon until crispy (microwave, oven, or stovetop), then let cool
2️⃣ Add chicken to a food processor & pulse until finely ground
3️⃣ Pulse bacon until very fine (soft food–compliant, like bacon bits)
4️⃣ In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with ranch seasoning
5️⃣ Add chicken, bacon & green onion — stir until well combined

💪 Per 1 cup serving (approx.):
~445 calories | ~46–47g protein | ~24g fat | ~3g carbs

Soft-stage compliant & ultra high-protein — ideal for post-bariatric recovery 🥓
Follow for more post-bariatric, high-protein recipes 👩‍⚕️✨

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04/03/2026

💊 Quick bariatric tip!

GLP-1 after surgery? Pills may NOT work well ❌
➡️ Changed stomach = poor absorption

💉 Injections = more reliable results

🥗 Don’t forget: protein, nutrition & vitamins come first

Follow for more bariatric tips 👩‍⚕️✨

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03/30/2026

⚠️ Bariatric patients — don’t take ibuprofen yet!

NSAIDs like Advil & Motrin can raise ulcer risk up to 10× after gastric bypass. 👩‍⚕️

Have questions about your meds?

Ask your bariatric surgeon now!

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03/27/2026

🥣 Fresh, light & protein-packed!

High-Protein Mint Pea Soup — perfect for the liquid stage after bariatric surgery 💚💪

👩‍🍳 You’ll Need:
🟢 1 bag frozen peas
🧅 1 bag frozen chopped onion
🥛 16 oz low-fat cottage cheese
🍲 32 oz bone broth
🍋 Juice of ½ lemon
🧂 Salt & white pepper (to taste)
🌿 A few mint leaves
🌿 A handful of dill

🔥 How to Make:
1️⃣ Add frozen peas & onion to a pot over medium heat — cook until thawed (~5 mins)
2️⃣ Add bone broth, lemon juice, mint, dill, salt & pepper
3️⃣ Bring to a boil & cover
4️⃣ Reduce heat & simmer for ~20 minutes, stirring occasionally
5️⃣ Add cottage cheese to a blender
6️⃣ Carefully pour in the hot soup base
7️⃣ Blend until completely smooth

💪 Per cup (approx.):
~86 calories | ~9.7g protein | ~9.4g carbs | ~0.9g fat

This soup has more than 10% of its calories from protein, making it perfect for the liquid stage after bariatric surgery 💚

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03/23/2026

Surgery canceled last minute? ⚠️ | There’s usually a serious safety reason behind it
Safe surgery > rushed surgery 💙

bariatric surgery tips | surgery cancellation reasons | anesthesia risks | pre op guidelines | bariatric safety | weight loss surgery preparation | surgery risks explained | bariatric education | pre surgery rules | patient safety surgery

03/20/2026

Perfection isn’t the goal after bariatric surgery ⚠️ | Consistency is what actually works long-term
Progress > perfection… every time 💙

bariatric surgery tips | life after bariatric surgery | bariatric mindset | weight loss surgery journey | post bariatric diet | bariatric mistakes | bariatric support | healthy habits after surgery | protein and bariatric | bariatric mental health | weight loss consistency | bariatric lifestyle

03/16/2026

🍳 Creamy, savory & protein-packed!

High-Protein Feta Baked Eggs — perfect for the soft food stage after bariatric surgery 💛💪

👩‍🍳 You’ll Need:
🥚 4 eggs
🥚 1 cup egg whites
🥛 ¼ cup milk
🧀 6 oz crumbled feta
🥬 1 lb frozen spinach (thawed & strained)
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🧅 1 tsp onion powder
🌿 1 tsp Italian seasoning

🔥 How to Make:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F
2️⃣ Thaw spinach & squeeze out all liquid using cheesecloth or paper towel
3️⃣ Mix spinach with egg whites, milk, garlic powder, onion powder & Italian seasoning
4️⃣ Gently fold in feta cheese
5️⃣ Transfer to baking dish & make 4 wells with a spoon
6️⃣ Crack eggs into the wells
7️⃣ Bake 30–35 minutes until just set (avoid browning)
8️⃣ Mash gently with a fork before eating if needed

💪 Per serving (approx.):
~218 calories | ~19–20g protein | ~13g fat | ~6–7g carbs

Soft-stage friendly, high-protein & easy to digest — perfect for post-bariatric recovery 🍳💛

Follow Dr. Barr for more high-protein, post-bariatric recipes & recovery tips 👩‍⚕️✨

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