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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.March 8, 2020
If you’re having trouble starting to exercise after surgery or getting going after a long break, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle to get up and moving, despite the best of intentions. Before we look at some quick tips […]
February 18, 2020
Wanting to train hard but finding it difficult to manage your food and hydration around it since your sleeve? It can be tricky but all you need is a plan and some practice, and you’ll be off and racing in […]
February 2, 2020
A lot of talk after a sleeve is all about diet. You probably know exercise is important, too, but do you know exercise after a sleeve is one of the indicators for long-term success? That’s right! Studies show that patients […]
January 13, 2020
I want you to ask yourself a simple question…. When was the last time you had blood tests done since your sleeve? If it’s been more than a year you need to read on. And if you’ve had yours done […]
December 30, 2019
Eating well after a sleeve gastrectomy comes from being prepared. Having everything you need on hand to create healthy meals in your pantry will make it less tempting to grab a fast and less healthy option when you’re in a […]
December 17, 2019
It can be really hard to say no to the people you love when it comes to food and alcohol at Christmas. This is especially tricky when you’re not allowed to eat certain textures due to the phase you are […]
November 25, 2019
Worried that you might develop all sorts of health issues because of the amount of food you can eat after your sleeve? Or, do you have a family member who is concerned? Before you write off surgery altogether, read on… […]
November 11, 2019
Can you eat bread after a sleeve? When can you start eating bread again after a sleeve? What type of bread should you eat after a sleeve? Aren’t their too many carbs? Sooooo many questions about bread after surgery. So, […]
November 5, 2019
I asked my lovely LWAS Community members what sleeve myths and misconceptions they wanted me to address in an upcoming blog series and this topic was by far the biggest winner. Responses such as these below forced me to address […]
October 19, 2019
Collagen seems to be everywhere at the moment, and I’ve been getting endless questions about whether or not taking collagen a sleeve gastrectomy to help increase protein intake is okay. The short answer? Yes, but with some caveats… Let’s take […]
October 14, 2019
Have you found your way into the podcasting world? I am obsessed! It’s a fabulous source of entertainment and information and you can listen while driving, walking, doing the housework. I’ve also been listening to some podcasts that focus on […]
October 10, 2019
Sometimes life can get a bit boring. Add some more zest to your meals with these quick and easy, super tasty and VSG-friendly dressings. Drizzle on a salad, over roast vegies, blob over a piece of chicken – pretty much […]