Rebecca Barr MD

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

03/30/2026

⚠️ Bariatric patients β€” don’t take ibuprofen yet!

NSAIDs like Advil & Motrin can raise ulcer risk up to 10Γ— after gastric bypass. πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ

Have questions about your meds?

Ask your bariatric surgeon now!

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03/27/2026

πŸ₯£ Fresh, light & protein-packed!

High-Protein Mint Pea Soup β€” perfect for the liquid stage after bariatric surgery πŸ’šπŸ’ͺ

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ You’ll Need:
🟒 1 bag frozen peas
πŸ§… 1 bag frozen chopped onion
πŸ₯› 16 oz low-fat cottage cheese
🍲 32 oz bone broth
πŸ‹ Juice of Β½ lemon
πŸ§‚ Salt & white pepper (to taste)
🌿 A few mint leaves
🌿 A handful of dill

πŸ”₯ How to Make:
1️⃣ Add frozen peas & onion to a pot over medium heat β€” 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

πŸ’ͺ 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 πŸ’š

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03/23/2026

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

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03/20/2026

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

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03/16/2026

🍳 Creamy, savory & protein-packed!

High-Protein Feta Baked Eggs β€” perfect for the soft food stage after bariatric surgery πŸ’›πŸ’ͺ

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ You’ll Need:
πŸ₯š 4 eggs
πŸ₯š 1 cup egg whites
πŸ₯› ΒΌ cup milk
πŸ§€ 6 oz crumbled feta
πŸ₯¬ 1 lb frozen spinach (thawed & strained)
πŸ§„ 1 tsp garlic powder
πŸ§… 1 tsp onion powder
🌿 1 tsp Italian seasoning

πŸ”₯ How to Make:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325Β°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

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

Soft-stage friendly, high-protein & easy to digest β€” perfect for post-bariatric recovery πŸ³πŸ’›

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03/13/2026

⚠️ Feeling exhausted or stuck after bariatric surgery? It could be low protein! πŸ₯šπŸ—
Protein preserves muscle, curbs cravings, and keeps your metabolism running strong. πŸ’ͺ
How many grams did you hit yesterday? Drop your goal & biggest challenge below! πŸ‘‡

πŸ“ If you’re looking for a surgeon in Texas, check out DFW Bariatric & General Surgery.

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03/09/2026

⚠️ The truth about the β€œPouch Reset.”

A short liquid diet cannot shrink or reset your pouch β€” there’s no strong science behind it. Most weight regain after bariatric surgery is usually from habits, not anatomy.

πŸ’‘ The real reset: Protein first | Cut liquid calories | Stop grazing | Measure portions | Walk daily.

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03/06/2026

Gastroparesis + bariatric surgery? The decision isn’t one-size-fits-all.

If delayed gastric emptying is your main issue, the procedure choice matters β€” physiology over popularity πŸ’™
Ask the right questions at your consult.

Comment below ⬇️ Which surgery did you choose, and did it improve your symptoms?

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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
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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’™

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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

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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¨

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