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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.June 7, 2021
Did you know that taste changes after sleeve gastrectomy are common? These changes to food preferences seem to be dependent on the type of procedure, differ significantly between people and can disappear or revert back over time. With the help of […]
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 […]
July 5, 2020
I get asked this question by a lot of people and the short answer is yes! It just requires a little planning. Family meals are a time for connection, conversation, learning and exploration (especially for the little ones). Allocating time […]
June 20, 2020
Winter is here! And when better to make a big batch of delicious soup so you have a warming meal on hand whenever you need it. I thought I’d collate a couple of my sleeve friendly favourites: Hearty chicken and […]
April 23, 2020
The weather is starting to turn here in Australia and I’ve been craving warming slow cooked meals. So, I thought I’d collate a couple of my favourites: Beef and Mushroom Slow Cooked Casserole Slow Cooked Sicilian Chicken Slow cooked lentil […]
April 6, 2020
The research out there suggests that when trying to lose weight (with or out without surgery) tracking food intake is a tool that contributes to greater weight loss. For example, one study looking at participants of a Diabetes Prevention and […]
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 […]
August 6, 2019
Constipation is not a fun topic but it’s a common issue after sleeve gastrectomy, so let’s chat about how to move past it (#punalert!). Bowel movements commonly change after a sleeve, and even if you weren’t prone to constipation beforehand […]
April 29, 2019
You’ve probably heard the term ‘slider foods’, but do actually you know what it means? Or where the term comes from? Slider foods are often soft, processed carbohydrate foods with little or no nutritional value. They’re usually high in fat […]
March 19, 2019
Let’s do it. Let’s talk about poo! There are many benefits of a sleeve gastrectomy, but there are also common complications and side effects that you may experience from the more serious to the annoying. Constipation is one of the […]