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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.December 9, 2020
After sleeve gastrectomy you’re encouraged to eat a diet mostly full of unprocessed foods and to stay away from “junk” or “bad” foods. But why are processed foods so much easier to eat (and keep eating)? And is this a […]
November 23, 2020
Was your surgery a while ago? Are you doing well or have you noticed some of those old habit creeping back in? Have you regained a little weight? Ah! I get it…. It’s really common to feel unsupported or like […]
November 8, 2020
What does your relationship with food look like? Answering this question post-surgery might be challenging, where a lot of energy is being focussed on the filtering and disposing of old habits, making sense of the advice and guidance from health […]
October 25, 2020
I often get asked if it’s okay to do Intermittent Fasting after a sleeve. Let’s take a look! What is Intermittent Fasting? There are lots of different versions of Intermittent Fasting (IF) out there, doing the rounds at the moment. […]
October 13, 2020
There is a new kid on the supplement block in Australia, but are they any good? And should you swap? Let’s take a look at the new FitForMe Bariatric Supplements. First things first “Do I really need to take supplements […]
September 28, 2020
Menopause is not a fun topic, but throw a sleeve gastrectomy in the mix and we’re taking things to a whole new level! So let’s dig in a take a look at what we know about menopause and sleeve gastrectomy […]
September 13, 2020
Stuck in a rut? Know you need to start doing something again, but not sure where to start? Motivation is key to sticking to healthy habits long term after surgery so let’s chat about how to get it back if […]
September 6, 2020
Every day I get questions, and it seems like lots of you have the same ones. So… I thought I’d collate these in the one place to make it easier for you! This is part two, so if you haven’t […]
August 24, 2020
Every day I get questions, and it seems like lots of you have the same ones. So… I thought I’d collate these in the one place to make it easier for you! This is part one of two as there […]
August 17, 2020
Having a sleeve can be amazing, but it can also mean some not-so-pleasant side effects. In this video mini series I tackle: Constipation Diarrhoea Reflux Vomiting In each episode (~5-10 minutes long) I unpack why these side effects occur and […]
August 2, 2020
It is quite common to to experience weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy and it is nothing to be ashamed of! Most importantly – this isn’t failure (that’s giving up). Knowing about and being aware of the common reasons for weight […]