The LWAS Blog
You have questions? I give you answers.
These answers are what I tell my own clients and what our surgeons agree with, but always make sure you double check with your own surgeon, too. If you have questions that aren't answered here please let me know and I'll get onto it. Fill out the contact form or email me
If you're after advice for a specific stage in your journey or on a specific topic click on the tab button below to sort the posts and find what you're after.May 2, 2017
There is a reason we dietitians are always harping on about taking supplements is to avoid nutrient deficiencies after sleeve. Nutrient deficiency is common, but if you’re proactive with your food choices and supplementation, you should be able to manage […]
April 18, 2017
One of the most common questions I get from people during the pre-op or early stages after surgery is “What can’t I eat after sleeve gastrectomy?”, and rightly so! They are often surprised when I answer by saying that there isn’t […]
April 11, 2017
Easter with a sleeve can be a little scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are my top tips to enjoying yourself at Easter without any guilt or anguish (who needs that?!). Don’t beat yourself up Easter is a […]
April 3, 2017
Bypass vs sleeve vs band vs mini-bypass. There are now many options when it comes to weight loss surgery. When deciding on what is right for you, it’s essential that you compare these options with the help of your surgeon. […]
March 26, 2017
A big thank you to Tracy who emailed me asking about diabetes and gastric sleeve surgery. She was wondering what the outcomes were after surgery – does a sleeve ‘cure’ diabetes or reduce blood sugar levels? And what happens with medication […]
March 12, 2017
There are lots of weight loss surgery books out there, from recipe books to information books. These are my favourites – the books I recommend to all my patients in the clinic. I hope you find them helpful, too! […]
March 6, 2017
“Calorie counting is fun!”… Said no-one ever! Who wants to log another food in an app or worry about whether you’ve had too much fat or too little protein for the day? You haven’t had surgery to start another diet, which […]