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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.August 2, 2020
It is quite common to to experience weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy and it is nothing to be ashamed of! Most importantly – this isn’t failure (that’s giving up). Knowing about and being aware of the common reasons for weight […]
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 […]
November 5, 2019
I asked my lovely LWAS Community members what sleeve myths and misconceptions they wanted me to address in an upcoming blog series and this topic was by far the biggest winner. Responses such as these below forced me to address […]
February 12, 2018
Meal planning after sleeve gastrectomy can be painful. So painful in fact, that lots of people don’t actually get around to it. BUT… having a meal plan can make life a lot easier in the long run for a number […]
November 27, 2017
After a sleeve gastrectomy it can be tricky to know what to give as presents. The old faithful bottles of wine and box of chocolates just doesn’t seem quite so appropriate. Instead, try some of these ideas that have come from […]
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 […]