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
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.September 13, 2020
Stuck in a rut? Know you need to start doing something again, but not sure where to start? Motivation is key to sticking to healthy habits long term after surgery so let’s chat about how to get it back if […]
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 […]
May 25, 2020
Feeling “nibbly”? Hunting through the cupboard or the fridge for something to eat, even though perhaps you’re not really hungry? Grazing throughout the day because it’s been long enough after surgery now that you can? Try these few tips to […]
May 18, 2020
Struggling to keep it together? Scared of regaining weight? Maybe you’re still losing but you’ve noticed some of those old habits sneaking back in? Today I want to talk to you about something we’re not always aware of – the […]
May 3, 2020
Stress is something we all experience and often cannot avoid, particularly due to the uncertainty we face at the moment with COVID-19. But, stress can do more than make your heart pump, your mind race, or adrenaline soar. Long term […]
February 2, 2020
A lot of talk after a sleeve is all about diet. You probably know exercise is important, too, but do you know exercise after a sleeve is one of the indicators for long-term success? That’s right! Studies show that patients […]
August 22, 2019
I get asked all the time about how to keep weight off in the long term. Often people are lost, feeling like they’re not making the most of their tool, or even feeling like they’ve “failed” because they’ve put some […]
May 26, 2019
I often get asked about how to structure meals throughout the day. Often people say you should eat small but frequent meals, sometimes up to 6 meals per day, sometimes every few hours, and some people say you should stick […]
April 29, 2019
You’ve probably heard the term ‘slider foods’, but do actually you know what it means? Or where the term comes from? Slider foods are often soft, processed carbohydrate foods with little or no nutritional value. They’re usually high in fat […]
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 […]
September 16, 2016
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. […]
July 18, 2016
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 […]