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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.November 27, 2017
After a sleeve gastrectomy it can be tricky to know what to give as presents. The old faithful bottles of wine and box of chocolates just doesn’t seem quite so appropriate. Instead, try some of these ideas that have come from […]
November 18, 2017
A very common question I get asked by those considering weight loss surgery is whether it is dangerous to become pregnant after sleeve gastrectomy. As you’ll discover, generally there is no increased risk of developing problems after a sleeve, […]
October 30, 2017
If you’re considering a gastric sleeve, I bet you’re wanting it to work and for your weight loss to be long term right? Of course! But how do you stack the odds of long term weight loss in your favour? […]
October 22, 2017
You want to go out and explore the world, but when is travelling after gastric sleeve surgery okay? And what happens when you’re away? Should you worry about complications from the surgery, or what to eat? In this post, I […]
October 9, 2017
Protein is all most talk about after weight loss surgery. There is a popular misconception that “meat” is the only real source of protein and so it’s impossible to follow a vegetarian diet after sleeve gastrectomy due to the lack […]
September 20, 2017
I get asked all the time what the biggest things are to do/think about when preparing for sleeve gastrectomy surgery. So, I asked the lovely members of our LWAS Community and we’ve come up with a list of things they […]
September 3, 2017
To snack or not to snack? That is the question! Or is it? Some say you should never snack after sleeve gastrectomy otherwise you’ll regain weight. I beg to differ and here’s why… (and my more important question). PS – […]
August 10, 2017
After a sleeve gastrectomy it can be really tricky to get to know when to stop eating. It’s like getting to know a new friend – what do they like/not like? What pushes their buttons? What are their limits? Your […]
July 24, 2017
Protein protein protein! It’s often all you hear about when people are talking life after sleeve gastrectomy and what they need to eat. Whilst getting enough protein is important after a sleeve, it’s also important to know how much is […]
July 9, 2017
Having a sleeve means a HUGE change in your eating habits and this is one of those things every single person struggles to get used to. I’m not talking about food choices here at all (that’s another story)… How you […]
June 23, 2017
Drinking enough after a sleeve can be a huge pain. And wandering through life dehydrated is like driving your car without oil – not good! Dehydration can lead to tiredness, lack of concentration, increased hunger, constipation and put pressure on […]