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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.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 […]
June 8, 2017
“You’ll never be hungry again!” They say… “And when you do eat you’ll stay satisfied for hours!” They say… But, comments like this might be putting it all too simply as it is common to still feel hungry after sleeve […]
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 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 […]
May 2, 2017
There is a reason we dietitians are always harping on about taking supplements is to avoid nutrient deficiencies after sleeve. Nutrient deficiency is common, but if you’re proactive with your food choices and supplementation, you should be able to manage […]
April 18, 2017
One of the most common questions I get from people during the pre-op or early stages after surgery is “What can’t I eat after sleeve gastrectomy?”, and rightly so! They are often surprised when I answer by saying that there isn’t […]