Reverse the Post-Op Regain

Let me know what you thought of this episode!Bariatric Surgery is challenging - it's a time of growth. You may find yourself being challenged with the 'norms' you have always known and found it hard to change those old habits that you used to lean on to manage emotions or stress.In today's episode, I am going through four mindset shifts you can make to help make the overall surgery

Let me know what you thought of this episode!Bariatric surgery is no easy feat. It's a complete lifestyle change that challenges you to live the best version of yourself. Today I go through how to live well after bariatric or metabolic surgery by focusing on 'pillars' or the aspects of health we should focus on. You'll find that changing your mindset and implementing a plan to help

Let me know what you thought of this episode! Travelling with bariatric surgery need not be difficult. It may be different to the times that you travelled overseas in the past as you didn’t have any specific nutrition requirements. After the surgery, it is important to remember that you need enough protein, water and take your supplements. In this episode, I go through what you n

Let me know what you thought of this episode!Today I am discussing constipation after bariatric surgery in the initial two week stage. I have done an episode on how to manage constipation well beyond the initial post-op diet modifications. You can find that episode here: Fibre: The Forgotten Superhero after Weight Loss SurgeryRemember this is general advice if you're up at 12am try

Let me know what you thought of this episode!This game-changer meal planning hack takes some of the pressure of always deciding what you and your family like to eat. We know that we make over 200 food decisions a day, so having some type of structure can be helpful. Listen to this week's episode of Reverse the Post-Op Regain to learn how you can make meal planning easier for you to

Let me know what you thought of this episode!The Bariatric Portion Plate is an underrated tool to success after the surgery. I go through how to use the plate, why the plate is effective and how it can be a fantastic tool to ongoing weight management after bariatric surgery. This is not a sponsored podcast - I genuinely believe the plate can make your life easier in managing portio

Let me know what you thought of this episode!In this episode of Reverse the Post-Op Regain, I go through some ways to cut costs on your grocery budget. You might have had surgery and thought the food bill would decrease, but with proper planning and understanding on where protein is found in foods, you can reduce your grocery budget. Keep a notepad handy because I go all over the p

Let me know what you thought of this episode!If you've just had weight loss surgery, calorie counting can be extremely unhelpful. When someone is struggling with weight regain, yes it can be helpful, and I speak about that here. Calorie counting does not take into account your overall nutrient intake, your fluid intake, and can exacerbate your past history of yo-yo dieting. If this

Let me know what you thought of this episode!This week I delve into some of the common myths and misconceptions I come across working as a bariatric dietitian. It's common to think that this is THE THING to stop me from gaining weight ever again and thinking that this is the change that will stop "all my bad habits". But on the contrary, it is important to realise that the body is

Let me know what you thought of this episode!In this episode, I go through how the process of weight loss surgery is undertaken in Australia. This may vary from clinic to clinic so please check with your preferred clinic. The costs vary depending on the surgeon and location so it's best to do your own research and find a clinic that suits your needs. This episode is more of a gener