You've had bariatric surgery but let's not stop there. Your success depends on the right nutrition as part of your journey and transformation. You can conquer weight regain, cravings and emotional eating and learn to deal with all the other issues that come up. Here's how. Join me and listen to the Bariatric Surgery Success podcast. I'm bariatric dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell and I'll share the nutrition information you need now for your successful transformation.
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Welcome to "All About Bariatric Surgery," the definitive guide for anyone navigating the journey through weight loss surgery. In this engaging and informative series, we pull back the curtain on bariatric procedures, demystifying the complexities and laying bare the truths about these transformative operations. Each episode dives into a new aspect of bariatric surgery, starting from the basics of what it entails, to the nitty-gritty of preoperative preparations, surgical procedures, post-ope ...
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Weight Loss Surgery Podcast - Bariatric / Lap Band / RYGB / Gastric Bypass / Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
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The Weight Loss Surgery Podcast is created by Reeger Cortell, FNP for the WLS community. Reeger created WLS Podcast with three main objectives: 1) Provide evidenced-based education 2) Motivate through unwaivering belief in a persons ability to stay on track to their goals and to take charge of their lives. 3) Inspire people during all phases of the WLS journey to remain focused on what's most important: Safe, optimal, life-long health and wellness.
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EP 179 Built to Last: Preserving Muscle Through Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Meds
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Did you know that huge, rapid weight loss whether from bariatric surgery, weight loss meds or a hybrid of the two can result in a 20-25% loss of muscle mass? Did you catch that? 20-25% loss of muscle mass! Yes, they’re all the rage right now….weight loss medications also known as obesity meds and GLP-1 medications. As medical professionals, we tend…
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Hair loss after gastric sleeve surgery can come as an unwelcome surprise. If you’ve noticed your hair shedding post-surgery or are concerned about it as you prepare for the procedure, you’re not alone. In this episode of All About Bariatric Surgery, your host Emily delves into one of the lesser-discussed aspects of the recovery journey: post-operat…
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EP 178 Bariatric Holiday Balance: Sleep, Stress & Smart Eating
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Are you feeling some stress right now from all of the holiday events plus your own shopping and preparation? Need a long winter’s nap? Is your sleep being affected or are you just not getting enough of it right now? About how many hours of sleep a night do you average? Five or less? Seven or more? What do you think? Can getting the sleep your body …
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Non-Surgical Options For Bariatric Weight Loss
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Are you considering weight loss options but not quite ready for surgery? This episode of All About Bariatric Procedures is for you! Host Bailey, a nutritionist specializing in bariatric weight loss, takes an in-depth look at non-surgical solutions designed to help individuals lose significant weight, improve their health, and regain confidence—all …
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EP 177 Holiday FAQs: Your Bariatric Food Questions Solved
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I can almost hear you moan as you say to me, “how do I survive the holidays without weight regain? What can I eat? What about dessert? Can I drink a holiday cocktail? Can I have my favorite foods without kicking in cravings or imploding my nutrition plan?” Bariatric dietitian Gayle Smith joins me to answer all of your holiday questions so you have …
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EP 176 Beyond the Surgery: Smart Eating for Bariatric Success
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“I don’t want to regain weight. I’m not so sure that I want to go back to a regular diet either. What if my cravings come back?” I hear you and I hear this a lot. These questions are totally valid. How do you eat for long term success after bariatric surgery? Let’s go beyond the surgery and look at 7 smart-eating tips for bariatric success now and …
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Bariatric Surgery Versus Semaglutide
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In this episode of All About Bariatric Surgery, host Emily delves into the important decision many face when managing severe obesity: choosing between bariatric surgery and semaglutide. Each option offers unique benefits and requires a commitment to long-term lifestyle changes. Emily breaks down the details, covering the quick and significant weigh…
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EP 175 From Setback to Comeback: Mastering Control When Old Patterns Emerge After Weight Loss Surgery
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It’s not the before mindset, it’s the after surgery mindset a few years down the track when you fall back into those old habits.That’s the headspace no one talks about prior to surgery. Until now. You don’t want to miss this. Bariatric psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton joins me to share what to do down the road when the wheels fall off. Whether its…
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EP 174 Small Sips & Bites: Your 6-8 Week Post-Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Guide
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This is an exciting time, isn’t it? You’ve had metabolic and bariatric surgery and your new transformation has begun. But who are we kidding? It can also be a time of confusion and uncertainty. What do you eat now? In the next few days? What about these first 6-8 weeks? It can be overwhelming but I’m here to help you. I have helpful tips and sugges…
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EP 173 Saving Your Strands: Post-Bariatric Surgery Nutrition for Hair Health
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"Should I take biotin for my hair loss?" "My hair’s falling out since my surgery. What can I do to stop it?" I’m asked both of these questions frequently in my Facebook group. Are you experiencing this too and have the same questions? What can you do about it? The right nutrition strategies are so important after your surgery. I’ll answer the bioti…
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In this episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery," Emily, a nutritionist specializing in bariatric care, discusses the importance of choosing the right vitamins after weight-loss surgery. She introduces Bariatric Liquid Force, a liquid gel cap formulation designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of bariatric patients. Emily covers all the reaso…
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EP 172 Test Kitchen Secrets: 5 tips for making bariatric-friendly food you will love
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What do you think about when you hear the term bariatric-friendly food? Boring, maybe tasteless? What is bariatric-friendly food anyway? Is it easy to prepare and yummy to eat? I want you to meet culinary dietitian Regina Ragone who has spent years creating delectable recipes for Family Circle Weight Watchers magazines. She has test kitchen secrets…
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EP 171 Is Alcohol after Bariatric Surgery Risky?
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Have you had alcohol since your surgery? Did you notice that you got tipsy from just a few sips? Were you thinking to yourself...hey, what’s going on here…I've only had a few sips and feel a buzz. That’s because alcohol absorbs way faster after metabolic and bariatric surgery especially if you had gastric bypass or a gastric sleeve. Is alcohol risk…
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EP 170 How Much Weight Will You Lose with Bariatric Surgery?
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“How much weight can I expect to lose after bariatric surgery?” This is probably the most common question that Gayle, Isabel and I are asked. How much will I lose the first month, at 3 and 6 months and then a year down the track? What IS realistic for you to expect? Are there factors that will affect your weight loss? Bariatric dietitians Gayle and…
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EP 169 Pre Surgery Nutrition Game Plan to Level Up Your Bariatric Surgery
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What if you could get a ‘leg up’ on your bariatric surgery? If you had a nutrition game plan to put into action before surgery to boost your chances of success even more. Bariatric surgery is a terrific tool to help you lose weight and so much more. The surgery can improve blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and metabolic dysfunction-associated…
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EP 168 Keto, No: Why It’s Not for Bariatric Surgery
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Go keto! It’s definitely your answer after bariatric surgery or so you’ve been told. But is the keto diet the way to go after bariatric surgery? Maybe the scale is starting to creep back up and you don’t like it at all. Go keto and lose that weight. But will a keto diet truly keep the weight off? And what about your muscle mass?Does a keto diet pro…
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EP 167: What to know about a Panniculectomy versus a Tummy Tuck after Bariatric Surgery
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Congratulations, you’ve worked hard on your journey and, lost a significant amount of weight. But now, you have this …hanging skin… sometimes called an apron… that may cover your thighs and genitals, and your back. You’ve been thinking about having it removed. Maybe a panniculectomy is right for you. A panni what? A panniculectomy is often done aft…
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EP 166 6 Nutrition Benefits of Bariatric-Friendly Leafy Greens
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Leafy greens feel so light and airy so you don’t necessarily think of them as being a nutrition powerhouse. But they are! Leafy greens make the who’s who list when it comes to nutrition. And they’re bariatric friendly. I'm sharing with you six nutrition benefits of leafy greens you’ll want to take advantage of now in your bariatric lifestyle. Visit…
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In this episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery," host Bailey explores the often overlooked impact of weight loss surgery on personal relationships, specifically marriage. Bailey discusses the profound physical and psychological changes that occur post-surgery and how these can alter the dynamics of a marital relationship. Listeners will learn abou…
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Which Type Of Bariatric Surgery Has The Most Success?
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In this episode of All About Bariatric Surgery, host Bailey explores the question, "Which type of bariatric surgery has the most success?" This comprehensive discussion covers the most common types of bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/…
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EP 165: 5 Ways to APPRECIATE the relationship with yourself after WLS
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What relationship do you think changes the most after bariatric surgery? This might surprise you! The relationship that may change the MOST is the one you have with yourself! Think about it. Your health is way more than just a number on the scales. It’s about your entire self including your mind, body and spirit. So even though you had bariatric su…
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EP 164: How to Choose the Best Protein Bars for Bariatric Surgery
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Protein bars. They’re so quick and easy. But are they just candy in disguise or can they be a bariatric-friendly choice? There are zillions of bars to choose from and they can be so confusing to decipher the labels. What’s a good choice? What’s just a candy bar in a trendy wrapper? Isabel, Gayle and I will tell you how to pick the best protein bars…
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EP 163 Beyond Caffeine: 5 Health Benefits of Coffee
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Don’t you just love a good cup of coffee? Plus the boost to your energy level and the way it helps fine-tune your focus. But, there’s more to coffee than just caffeine. You’re going to like the other health benefits too. Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10% You can share the message …
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In this episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery," host Bailey delves into the complex relationship between bariatric surgery and depression. While the surgery often leads to improvements in mental health, lingering issues can still arise post sleeve operation. Bailey explores the prevalence of depression after surgery, highlighting the importance o…
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# 162 Can’t poop? Add these 7 foods to your diet
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Can’t poop? Feeling miserable, bloated? Trying to drink fluids but you still can’t go? You probably hear the word fiber almost as often as you do protein. You need action now, in more ways than one, right? Let’s get to the specific fiber foods that you can add to your diet to help you poop. Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and …
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EP 161: Here’s what to know about binge-grazing and binge eating after WLS
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If you struggled with binge eating disorder or BED before bariatric surgery, can it still be an issue now? Are there differences in binging before surgery versus after? How is BED related to binge-grazing and what does that really mean anyway? Dietitian Chaundra Evans and psychologist Kelly Broadwater join me to answer all of these questions and sh…
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#160: Is Nutritional Yeast OK to use after Weight Loss Surgery?
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Christine asked me if nutritional yeast is a replacement for vegan cheese. Sandy wants to know if nutritional yeast is a good way to increase her protein. I bet you have some questions about it too. Is it ok to use nutritional yeast after your weight loss surgery and what medical issues might not be a good mix with this yeast? Stay right where you …
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#159 5 Health Benefits of Bariatric-Friendly Almond Flour
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This episode discusses the importance of controlling carb intake after weight loss surgery and introduces almond flour as a bariatric-friendly carb substitute. The use of almond flour in baking is explored, including tips for achieving the desired texture. The health benefits of almond flour, such as its protein, fiber, and healthy fat content, are…
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How To Prevent Dumping Syndrome After Bariatric Surgery
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In this episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery," host Bailey delves into the topic of preventing dumping syndrome after bariatric surgery. Dumping syndrome, characterized by uncomfortable symptoms like abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea, can be effectively managed with the right strategies. Bailey highlights the importance of understanding dum…
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Why is accountability so hard after WLS? EP 158
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Why is accountability so hard after weight loss surgery? Are accountability partners and other accountability measures really ‘all that’ anyway? What’s behind your resistance to these accountability tools? How can you put this in perspective to be as successful as possible? Bariatric psychologist Dr. Connie joins me to talk about some of the most f…
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#157 Five Year Focus: Mistakes that DeRail Your Bariatric Surgery Success
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Five years from now. Where do you see yourself after surgery? Whether you’re almost ready for surgery, recently had surgery or maybe you’re down the track a ways, do you have a five year focus for long term success? Mistakes can derail you from where you want to go. What are these mistakes and how do you avoid them? Bariatric dietitian Melissa Maju…
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Drinking Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery
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In this episode of "All about Bariatric Surgery," host Bailey explores the critical topic of "Drinking Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery." Bailey delves into the impact of alcohol on individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery, shedding light on the metabolic changes that make alcohol consumption more complex post-surgery. Bailey also discusse…
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#156 Are You Kidding Me? Bariatric Tips that are Total Nonsense
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Not a day goes by that I don’t read some nutrition tip or hear about some product for bariatric surgery and say to myself… are you kidding me…this is such nonsense. And then I really get frustrated because you, my community, are likely reading this baloney too and maybe believing it. Bariatric dietitian Isabel Maples joins me to cut thru the crap. …
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In this episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery," host Bailey delves into the crucial topic of the importance of vitamin B12 after bariatric surgery. B12 plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including energy production, DNA synthesis, and neurological health. It's essential for the breakdown and utilization of nutrients from food and sup…
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#155 7 Powerful Ways to IMMERSE Yourself in Your Bariatric Lifestyle
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There’s something about a new year…a fresh start, a time to reboot or tweak areas of your life that need an adjustment or a redo. Any decision to change habits, especially nutrition and health ones, takes work, right? The bariatric lifestyle is no exception. There’s a lot to learn and to know how to deal with. So this year, my focus word is IMMERSE…
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#154 Shift from Talking to Walking-the-Walk after WLS
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Here we are…about to wrap up another year and embark on a new one. Where do you find yourself right now? Are you just talking the talk when it comes to living out your bariatric lifestyle, wishing you could walk the walk? Our focus word for next year is ‘immersion’. Immersing yourself in the life you really want after weight loss surgery. Bariatric…
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Importance of Iron After Bariatric Surgery
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In this episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery," host Bailey explores the critical importance of iron supplementation after undergoing bariatric surgery. Gastric sleeve surgery is a transformative journey towards weight loss and improved health, but it can also significantly affect how the body absorbs essential nutrients, particularly iron. Baile…
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How To Ensure Your Gastric Sleeve is Successful
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In this episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery," your host, Bailey, delves into the essential strategies for achieving successful weight loss after undergoing bariatric surgery. Bailey emphasizes the significance of understanding that surgery alone is not a guarantee of long-term success and discusses the holistic approach required for lasting res…
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Signs of Malnutrition After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
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In this episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery," your host Emily delves into the critical topic of malnutrition after gastric sleeve surgery. As a specialized nutritionist with expertise in bariatric surgery, Emily sheds light on the signs and symptoms that individuals may experience following this life-changing procedure and provides valuable ins…
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Portion Control Plates for Weight Loss Success
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In this episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery" with your host, Bailey, we explored the incredible benefits of using portion control plates for post-bariatric surgery success. Bariatric surgery is a transformative journey, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to long-term success. Portion control plates offer a structured and mindful approac…
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#153 Top 10 Bariatric Surgery Success Podcasts of 2023
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Can you believe that 2023 is almost a wrap? Maybe you’re feeling like you haven’t accomplished all that you’re capable of this year or that you missed learning things that could help you on your journey. Well this part I can help with. Below, I'm sharing with you the top 10 podcasts from 2023. Pick and choose the ones that will help you right now o…
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Surviving the Holidays After Bariatric Surgery
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In this insightful episode of "All About Bariatric Surgery," host Bailey takes our female listeners who have undergone a bariatric procedure on a journey through the holiday season. Staying on track with your weight loss goals can be challenging during this festive time, but with the right strategies and mindset, it's entirely achievable. Bailey be…
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#152: Conquering the Big C: Constipation after WLS
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Do you feel blocked up, you know, like there’s a cement block in your colon? What a pain, literally, constipation can be after bariatric surgery or any time. Bariatric dietitians Gayle and Isabel join me to share nutrition strategies that are specific to constipation to help prevent and relieve it…tips you don’t want to miss and can help you feel b…
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SADI-S Bariatric Procedure. All You Need to Know
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Today we're zooming in on a specific procedure that's been making waves in the field – the SADI-S. We'll break down what it is how it compares to other surgeries and its long-term effectiveness. So if you're contemplating any type of gastric sleeve surgery or bariatric surgery or just love to stay informed this episode is for you. Let’s start with …
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#151 Thrive thru Thanksgiving with These 5 Tips
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It’s here! The season of eatings, greetings and meetings. Kicking off with Thanksgiving. I can almost hear you moan as you say to me, “how do I survive Thanksgiving without weight regain? What do I eat without kicking in my cravings or imploding my nutrition plan that’s been working so well?” Ok, first thing. I hear you. Let’s change that word surv…
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Can Bariatric Surgery Reverse Diabetes?
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Welcome to our latest episode, where we're shedding light on the strong connection between Type 2 diabetes and weight issues – a duo that affects 9 out of 10 people with the condition. Being overweight can make the body less responsive to insulin, leading to high sugar levels, which spells trouble for energy management and overall health. But there…
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#150 Dealing with Food, Grief and Transition after Bariatric Surgery
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Wayne asked me to do a podcast on food, grief and transition. I bet you haven’t thought about these three going together. But ask yourself, are you dealing with any grief that might be tied to your surgery? Have you thought about how grief might be related to what you choose to eat and to the transition you’re going thru? Whether you’re preparing f…
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In this episode, we delve into a topic not often discussed in the world of weight-loss surgery: the health of our bones. Understanding Our Bones: Just like a building, bones need constant care. They break down and rebuild, and for them to stay strong, this process must be balanced. The Bone Challenge Post-Surgery: Nutrient Absorption: Post-surgery,…
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#149 Just Add Mushrooms: 7 Bariatric-Friendly Benefits
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I’m going to give you several hints and I want you to guess the vegetable…ready? It’s good for your immune system, fat free, low in calories, cholesterol free, gluten free, very low in sodium and may contain vitamin D depending on how it’s grown. What is it? What’s your guess? If you guessed the mighty mushroom, you’re right. There are at least sev…
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The Bariatric Journey: Prepping and Setting Expections
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In this episode, we delve into the transformative world of bariatric surgery, often known as weight loss surgery. Discover the different types – from gastric bypass to gastric sleeve – and how they can pave the way for a healthier you. We break down the importance of meeting with specialized doctors to understand the benefits and potential risks. B…
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