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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.January 23, 2017
During the first 4 weeks after surgery, your stomach is still healing and your sleeve will feel tight, due to swelling. For most people, after 2 weeks on fluids you can start eating pureed food. Some surgeons start this […]
November 28, 2016
Due to the popularity of the recent post on mindset by the lovely Annette Tonkin from Mind & Body Consultancy, we’ve brought her back to impart some more wisdom! This week Annette talks to us about self-talk and how we […]
November 14, 2016
I know I know… The pre-op Optifast phase is not fun… But it is necessary! Some people really like the Optifast shakes, soups and bars, but lots of you it seems, absolutely hate them. And I know that makes the […]
November 2, 2016
After surgery your stomach will be very swollen and you won’t be very hungry at all. The focus at this stage is on healing and adjusting to the surgery rather than losing weight. You will be required to follow […]
October 31, 2016
I’ve spent years working out delicious, easy and healthy lunch options with my clients and I want to pass them on to you. The criteria for these lunch ideas is minimal fuss, good quality and most importantly – a portion […]
October 31, 2016
Hair loss after gastric sleeve is a common concern and something I often get asked about both before and after surgery. Not everyone will experience hair loss but it is quite common. So why does hair loss happen? Hair loss is […]