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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.May 28, 2017
Am I allowed to drink alcohol after sleeve gastrectomy? A fair question for those of us who enjoy a glass of wine or two on the odd occasion. So let’s tackle this in all it’s glory – the good, the […]
May 22, 2017
Hi All, A very informal post today as I’ve got something exciting to share! I’ve just started a new private Facebook group for those who follow Living With A Sleeve. You asked so I’m delivering! In this group I hope […]
May 8, 2017
Lactose intolerance is a common complaint after sleeve gastrectomy. Sadly, there isn’t much data on how common it really is, it is reported regularly by patients of mine and something I thought I should address as there are ways to […]
April 3, 2017
Bypass vs sleeve vs band vs mini-bypass. There are now many options when it comes to weight loss surgery. When deciding on what is right for you, it’s essential that you compare these options with the help of your surgeon. […]
March 12, 2017
There are lots of weight loss surgery books out there, from recipe books to information books. These are my favourites – the books I recommend to all my patients in the clinic. I hope you find them helpful, too! […]
March 6, 2017
“Calorie counting is fun!”… Said no-one ever! Who wants to log another food in an app or worry about whether you’ve had too much fat or too little protein for the day? You haven’t had surgery to start another diet, which […]
February 12, 2017
If a loved one is thinking of surgery, no doubt you have questions and maybe even reservations. I’ve tried here to summarise a few of the key issues that come up in the clinic when discussing the surgery journey with […]
February 6, 2017
Every day in the clinic and out here in social media world, I hear people talking about problems after sleeve gastrectomy. Problems after a sleeve are common as you are going through huge physical and psychological changes, but you shouldn’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
October 16, 2016
The pre-op diet for a sleeve gastrectomy is important as it reduces the fat around your organs and reduces the size of your liver, making the surgery easier, quicker & reducing the risk. As your stomach sits behind your liver, your surgeon […]