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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.April 15, 2019
We know that usually fresh is best … but sometimes you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to cook or want something easy to take to work for lunch. Frozen meals are convenient and popular (have you looked in […]
April 8, 2019
Are you experiencing a weight loss stall? Initially, the weight fell off you after surgery and now you’re watching the scales every day and seeing the number stay the same. It’s been a week, a month, maybe more – so […]
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 […]
March 3, 2019
As an LWAS Community member, you have exclusive access to my top product picks. This means you can be sure you’re choosing the best options when choosing a cereal. This was by no means an exhaustive list of all the cereals on the market (that would be almost impossible!) If you haven’t yet read my […]
March 3, 2019
Are you a fan of cereal for breakkie? Find it difficult to know which to choose? It’s okay! This guide will help make the breakfast cereal challenge that little bit easier. First things first, I realise some people out there […]
February 17, 2019
Very popular on WLS forums, the Pouch Reset diet claims to shrink your stomach back to the size it was right after your sleeve. But, before you jump on board, let’s put a magnifying glass over this diet and see […]
February 3, 2019
Protein bars and balls are a very popular snack, but with so many available, how do you choose the best one?! Whilst ideally you’ll snack on something from the five main food groups like dairy, fruit or nuts, protein bars […]
January 20, 2019
Feeling tired? Foggy? Struggling to make it easily through the day since your sleeve? Try these quick tips to boost energy levels and make life a little easier. 1. Are you dehydrated? The quickest thing to check first is your […]
January 6, 2019
Cheese makes a delicious snack, topping, main meal (hmm don’t judge me!)… But how do you choose? And which cheese is the healthiest now you have a sleeve? Let’s dig in and find out… The good news The good news […]
December 9, 2018
Silly Season can be full on at the best of times, but if this is your first with a sleeve, you might be feeling nervous and a little daunted by the amount of food and drink coming your way. Don’t […]
November 26, 2018
Humans have been eating yoghurt for centuries, but it’s never been as hard to choose as it is at the moment. With a million different options, which do you put in your trolley? Like milk, yoghurt is a rich source […]
November 11, 2018
Eating out after gastric sleeve doesn’t have to be hard, you just need to know how to tackle it! After your sleeve, it’s normal to want to do normal things like go out for meals and catch up with […]