Top Apps After Weight Loss Surgery
Melissa Beitner • January 9, 2024
Now that you’ve had weight loss surgery and are on your way to a healthier life, it’s time to take advantage of technology and use some of the great apps out there to help you along the way. But which apps should you use? There are a lot of choices and many of them seem similar.
We reviewed over 30 of the most popular apps for weight loss and below are some of our favourites.
BARITASTIC
This free app is specifically built for bariatric surgery patients.
Features:
- Nutrition and Water Tracking
- Reminders - Vitamins, Water, Protein Shakes, Meals, Other
- Bariatric Food, Water, and Bite Timer
- Create a Photo Timeline to Track Your Journey
- Patient Journal - Log thoughts, take pics, rate your hunger and happiness.
- Newbie Checklist - Stay on task and get to surgery.
- Bariatric Surgery Specific Recipes
- Bariatric Surgery Specific Resources
- Baritastic Social Support Group
- Connect to YOUR Bariatric Program Through the Baritastic App
- Body Mass Index Chart
Whether you are considering weight loss surgery or are already losing weight, this app is great. Lap Band, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric balloon, duodenal switch - it's all here.
MY DIET COACH
With My Diet Coach, you’ll keep on top of every calorie with the diary section, while the macro tracker, diets, recipes, and daily recap will make sure you have all the guidance you need to keep you on the right track.
Features:
- Daily food diary and macro tracker. Break down everything you eat by day, meal, and macronutrients. Swipe through the days and plan future weeks by logging your meals in advance. Receive calorie intake recommendations and track your path towards your target weight. Incorporate calories burned off through exercise, so you always have the full picture of how your workouts affect your progress.
- Ketogenic diet...and many more. Keto is just one of the several diets included in My Diet Coach. Want more flexibility? Enter your own custom plan.
- Recipes. Get all the good stuff with a pantry full of delicious recipes to explore, create, and enjoy!
- Meal groups. Eat the same items regularly? Group them together into a meal and log them in a flash.
MyDietCoach integrates with Health App, allowing users to import body measurements data from Health App to MyDietCoach.
FOODUCATE
This app comes highly recommended by health professionals everywhere.
Features:
- Log your food intake and exercise
- See the quality of calories
- Count your macros: protein, fats, carbs
- Analyze your sugar intake
- Track your sleep, mood, and hunger levels
- Enter your recipes and instamagically & see their nutritional value!
- Seamlessly integrated with Apple Health
This app can be personalised. Note: some personalization features require a premium account.
- set your desired weight loss rate
- keto diet coach
- low-carb advice & carb management
- lower your cholesterol,
- discover foods for heart health
- eat to beat diabetes
- women's health (pregnancy, lactation,PCOS)
- dietary goals (non processed foods, vegetarian)
- avoid MSG, HFCS, GMOs and other ingredients
- low FODMAP diet
- Gluten free and other allergens
Fooducate analyses information found in product nutrition panels and ingredient lists. Scan to discover things manufacturers don't want you to notice:
- added sugars
- artificial sweeteners such as aspartame
- trans fats
- high fructose corn syrup
- MSG
- controversial food colorings
- GMO - genetical modified organisms (premium feature)
- additives and preservatives
- and more...
This app has a huge database of foods.
- Scan hundreds of thousands of unique product barcodes
- Get a personalized nutrition grade (A, B, C, or D) for each food
- Get suggestions for healthier foods based on what you scan
WATER REMINDER
Water Reminder will help you to calculate how much water your body needs, track your hydration and gently remind you to drink water to fulfil your goal.
Features:
- Improve your health with personal drink notifications.
- Create custom drink volumes easily.
- Schedule notifications according to the time you wake up and sleep.
- Choose the interval between notifications.
- Track your historical consumption during the day, week and month.
- Track your daily nutrition values.
- Supports Imperial ( fl. oz. ) and Metric ( ml. ) units.
Water Reminder uses HealthKit in order to record drinking data to the Nutrition section in the Health application. The app requests access to the following data types: Water, Caffeine, Protein, Dietary Energy, Fat, Carbs and Sugars. When you add a drink to the app - it automatically sends to Health app.
MYFITNESSPAL
Track progress toward your nutrition, water, fitness, and weight loss goals with MyFitnessPal. This all-in-one food tracker and health app is like having a nutrition coach, meal planner, and food diary with you at all times.
This is a health app to help you learn about your habits … see how you eat … make smarter food choices … find motivation & support ... and conquer your health goals.
Features:
- Log Food – Easy-to-use tools make food tracking quick and simple
- Record Activity – Add workouts and steps with the fitness tracker
- Customize Your Goals – Weight loss, weight gain, weight maintenance, nutrition & fitness
- See Your Progress – Track at a glance, or analyze nutrition & calories in detail
- Learn From a Registered Dietitian – Meal Plans customized for your target calories, whether you want to lose or gain weight—with access to our Meal Planner tool
- Stay Inspired – 500+ healthy goal-focused recipes and 50 workouts keep routines fresh and fun
- Connect With Community – Find friends and motivation in our active forums
Gain Valuable Insights Through Food Logging
Discover which foods fuel you best. It’s not just a diet app, calorie counter to lose weight, or a faster way to fat loss—it’s about holding yourself accountable and understanding what you put in your body.
- One of the Largest Food Databases – Track calories in over 14 million foods (including restaurant dishes)
- Fast & Easy Food Tracker Tools – Type to search, add foods from your history, or quick-add calories
- Bar Code & Meal Scan: Log store-bought foods and entire meals using your phone’s camera
- Calorie Tracker – Automatically count calories and see your daily progress
- Macro Tracker – See carbs, fat & protein breakdown by gram or percentage—no need for a separate carb tracker or keto diet app!
- Nutrition Tracker and Insights – Analyze nutrition intake and set specific goals for macros, cholesterol, sodium, fiber & more
- Water Logging – Easily keep track of your water intake.
Customize Your App Experience
Choose settings that help you achieve your goals.
- Custom Goals – Track calories by meal or day, set up macro goals & more
- Personalized Dashboards – Pick stats you want to see at a glance
- Net Carbs Mode/Carb Tracker – To simplify a low carb or keto diet, view net (not total) carbs
- Protein Counter – Set your protein goals and track how much you eat during the day
- Add Your Own Foods/Meal Tracker – Save recipes and meals for quick logging
- Connect 50+ Apps & Devices – From fitness tracker and smartwatch apps, including the Health app
- Track With Apple Watch – A calorie tracker, water tracker, and macro tracker on your watch face.
LOSE IT
Lose It! is a calorie counting, nutrition tracking, and intermittent fasting tool that helps you ditch the unwanted behaviors that are holding you back from reaching your weight goals.
HOW LOSE IT! WORKS
Lose It! uses the proven principles of calorie tracking to educate and help you succeed. To get started just input your profile details with your goal weight and we’ll calculate the daily calorie budget best for you. Next, easily track your food, weight, and activity, and get ready to celebrate your weight loss victories. There’s no easier way to change your habits and learn about your nutrition needs.
LOSE IT! FEATURES
- NEW! Nutrition Strategies - Whether you're a nutrition novice or a macro-tracking expert, we have a nutrition strategy that will meet your needs. Our dietician-curated strategies will support everything from keto to plant-based and more!
- Barcode Scanner – quickly scan food barcodes or search our database to track foods you’ve eaten.
- Snap It – log food by simply taking a photo of your food. Just tap the camera icon for food tracking as easy as taking a picture. (2016 CES Innovation Award Winner).
- Track Nutrients – track more than just calories including macros, proteins, water, carbs, sugars, body measurements, sleep cycles, and more.
- Milestones - break down your weight loss goal into smaller, more achievable segments
- Healthy Living Articles - get inspired and stay informed on wellness topics with new content every day.
- Fitness App Syncs – connect trackers, apps, and devices like Fitbit trackers, Misfit trackers, Fitbit scales, Garmin trackers, Withings scales, Google Fit, Healthkit, and more.
- Biggest Food Library Database – 50+ million searchable foods in our international library.
- Intermittent Fasting - set your fasting plan and track your fasts in the same app where you track your food.
- Calorie Scheduling - schedule higher days and lower days so that your plan fits in your lifestyle.
- Meal Planning & Targets – meal targets help you calculate suggested calories per meal based on your goal while meal planning allows you to customize your meal names and snacks for more accurate records.
- Patterns – learn about your habits with our exclusive personal insights and patterns to identify what is hindering or helping your progress.
- Themes – personalize the look and feel of Lose It! with themes that speak to your personality.
- Recipes – customize your weight loss journey with breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals you create yourself.
MYNETDIARY
This is a free, unlimited calorie counter with a barcode scanner, food and macros tracker, or a comprehensive and effective diet plan? MyNetDiary is sleek, smart, simple. It's the most personal weight-loss, diet, and nutrition assistant with a large food database.
FOODILITY
A simple food and fitness diary. A picture says a thousand words - this app is excellent if you prefer taking photos of your meals to track your intake rather than writing them into your diary.
Features:
- Simple food and fitness diary without required calorie counting (calorie is OPTIONAL).
- Supports meal, exercise, water, weight, medication, supplement, and mood logs.
- Just write what you want on beautiful and simple expandable sticky notes.
- PDF support for meal, exercise, water, weight and other note types.
- Statistic Charts for water and weight posts.
- Sync data between iOS devices (Account registration required to use this feature).
- Push notification (alarm) to remind yourself of meal, water, exercise and etc.
- Calendar view lets you organize your food and fitness experience.
- Supports both restaurants and custom locations for posting.
- Intuitive and clean posting pipeline that guides you to create an organized food and fitness posts/log.
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Embarking on a weight loss journey is a significant commitment, especially when it involves bariatric surgery. While the decision to undergo such a transformative procedure is deeply personal, it can be even more rewarding when shared with a partner.
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Our lead surgeon, Dr. Melissa Beitner, delves into the latest evidence When choosing a surgeon, patients often consider factors like experience, specialisation, and patient reviews. However, recent research suggests that the surgeon's sex may also play a significant role in postoperative outcomes. A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Surgery titled "Surgeon Sex and Long-Term Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Common Surgeries," sheds light on this important issue, revealing that female surgeons tend to achieve better long-term outcomes for their patients compared to their male counterparts. The study, led by Dr. Christopher J. D. Wallis and a team of distinguished researchers, analysed the long-term postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing common surgeries, comparing results between those treated by female surgeons and those treated by male surgeons. The findings are noteworthy and carry significant implications for both patients and the medical community. Key Findings Lower Mortality Rates: Patients treated by female surgeons had lower mortality rates compared to those treated by male surgeons. This suggests that female surgeons may adopt practices or approaches that contribute to better long-term survival rates. Reduced Risk of Complications: The study found that patients under the care of female surgeons experienced fewer postoperative complications. This could be attributed to differences in surgical techniques, patient communication, and attention to detail, all of which may play a role in reducing the risk of complications. Improved Long-Term Outcomes: Beyond immediate postoperative care, the study highlights that female surgeons are associated with better long-term outcomes, including lower rates of readmission and complications over time. This suggests a lasting positive impact on patient health that extends well beyond the initial surgery. Patient-Centred Care: The researchers also noted that female surgeons tend to practise more patient-centred care, which may involve spending more time with patients, better communication, and a greater emphasis on shared decision-making. These factors likely contribute to the improved outcomes observed in the study. What This Means for Patients For patients, these findings underscore the importance of considering the surgeon's approach and communication style, alongside their technical skills. Female surgeons' tendency towards patient-centred care, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication may be key factors driving the better outcomes highlighted in the study. Patients may benefit from seeking out female surgeons, particularly for complex or high-stakes procedures where long-term outcomes are critical. The Impact on Bariatric Surgery In the field of bariatric surgery, where the lead surgeon is female, these findings are particularly relevant. Bariatric surgery involves significant lifestyle changes and long-term follow-up care, making the surgeon's role in patient communication and post-surgical management crucial. A female bariatric surgeon may be particularly well-suited to guide patients through this transformative journey, ensuring better long-term success and fewer complications. Moving Forward The JAMA Surgery study is a powerful reminder of the diverse strengths that female surgeons bring to the table. As the medical community continues to strive for excellence in patient care, it is essential to recognize and support the unique contributions of female surgeons. For patients, this research provides valuable insights when making informed decisions about their surgical care. At our practice, 360 SURGERY, in Melbourne, led by a highly experienced female surgeon, Dr. Melissa Beitner, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients. We believe that these findings not only validate our approach but also reinforce the importance of patient-centred care in achieving successful long-term results.
Obesity is the most prevalent chronic disease in our society. Yet, many physicians are not trained in how to manage it. The American Board of Obesity Medicine certifies physicians looking to bridge this gap. Multiple studies have shown that obesity counselling rates have remained low among physicians over time. While multiple factors may contribute to this healthcare disparity, a key limitation identified is physicians’ insufficient training and low self-efficacy in weight management knowledge and counselling skills. There is a broad gap between guideline-recommended obesity care and physician clinical practice habits. To address this need, the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) was established in 2011 to serve the public and the field of Obesity Medicine by maintaining standards for assessment and credentialing physicians. ABOM adheres to the highest standards from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence to ensure rigour of our certification and processes. ABOM certification signifies specialised knowledge in the practice of Obesity Medicine and distinguishes a physician as having achieved competency in obesity care. Physicians who complete the ABOM certification process are designated Diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM). Dr. Melissa Beitner is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine as well as being a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. A comprehensive understanding of obesity care and a commitment to excellence is what sets 360 SURGERY apart. Dr. Sasha Beitner is a clinical expert in Obesity Medicine. She uses a comprehensive, scientific, and individualised approach when treating obesity, which helps patients achieve their health and weight goals. As an Obesity Medicine specialist, she is skilled in identifying factors which have contributed to obesity and knows how to employ methods (nutrition therapy, physical activity, behaviour modification , pharmacotherapy or surgery ) to treat obesity. Dr. Sasha Beitner also cares for patients with obesity-associated medical problems and chronic medical conditions. Our “surgical-medical” physician team at 360 SURGERY provides exceptional care to patients seeking long term and durable surgical treatment for their obesity and associated medical problems. Since obesity is viewed as a chronic relapsing disease, patients benefit from her integration of treatment approaches and expertise. Dr. Beitner focuses on providing holistic and patient-centred care to her patients and believes every person with obesity should have access to evidence-based treatment.
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