The LWAS Blog

You have questions? I give you answers.


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

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October 26, 2016

FB Live Video: Life after sleeve gastrectomy. A run down on what to expect.

My latest FB Live video discussing life after sleeve gastrectomy. In this one I talk about: The portion size you can eat The types of foods you should be choosing Some of the eating habits you’ll need to adopt Please […]
October 23, 2016

Changing your mindset: How to really get the most out of your sleeve in the long term

So often I have clients say things to me like ‘I know I’m thin but I still see myself as a big person’ or ‘I still haven’t worked out that I can walk through smaller spaces’ or ‘I still go […]
October 9, 2016

Why do I need to take a fibre supplement?

I hear it every day. “I’m regular. Why do I need to take the fibre supplement?” We don’t just ask you to take it for the fun of it. There is a very important reason! Fibre is essential for gut health […]
September 16, 2016

5 fab apps to use after a sleeve gastrectomy

Apps can make life a lot easier, and there are a few that are fabulous tools to help you adjust to life with a sleeve. These are my favourite apps for sleeve gastrectomy, but I’d love to hear yours, too. […]
September 10, 2016

Little white lies… What to say when you don’t want to say you’ve had surgery.

It can be tricky when people start to notice that you’re not eating much and losing a lot of weight quickly, especially if you don’t want to broadcast your sleeve surgery to the world. Telling someone you’re on a diet, […]
July 18, 2016

The gastric sleeve diet: What you need to know about eating after a sleeve

Having a gastric sleeve is a big deal. If you’re not sure what a gastric sleeve diet looks like after surgery, then this is the post for you. Even if you’ve already had a sleeve, you’ll love these simple tips […]