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February 26, 2017

Super simple fluid recipes

Initially after your sleeve gastrectomy you’ll be on fluids only. In our clinic our surgeons prefer 2 weeks for this phase, but yours may be different. During the fluids phase you can have anything smooth that will go through a straw. […]

February 22, 2017

FB Live Video: Weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy

Weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy: How much can you expect to lose? In this FB Live video I explain: – How much weight loss to expect after a sleeve gastrectomy – How to calculate your individual expected weight loss after […]

February 19, 2017

How much weight will I lose after sleeve gastrectomy

Are you considering weight loss surgery but not sure how much you will lose? Of course you are! It’s a perfectly normal question to have and one that every weight loss surgery candidate will ask. Often complicated by social media […]

February 15, 2017

FB Live Video: Supporting family with a sleeve

My latest FB Live video discussing a sleeve gastrectomy from a family point of view. Often a topic not discussed, it’s important to realise that a sleeve can lead to big changes in the family unit, and understanding the procedure, […]

February 12, 2017

Supporting a family member with sleeve gastrectomy

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 […]

February 8, 2017

FB Live Video: Common problems after a sleeve & what to do about them

My latest FB Live video discussing the most coming problems after a sleeve and how to deal with them. We’re not talking complications, but those little things that often no-one tells you about…. Today we discussed: – eating out – telling […]

February 6, 2017

Common problems after sleeve gastrectomy and how to deal with them

Every day in the clinic and out here in social media world, I hear people talking about problems after sleeve gastrectomy. Problems after a sleeve are common as you are going through huge physical and psychological changes, but you shouldn’t […]

January 31, 2017

FB Live Video: sleeve gastrectomy supplements. Why, what & when you should take them

My latest FB Live video discussing the daily sleeve gastrectomy supplements you need to take every day in the long term. In this video I talk about: Why you need to take daily sleeve gastrectomy supplements What you you need to […]

January 30, 2017

Supplements: what you should be taking and why

One of the questions I ask every single one of my patients is “Are you taking your supplements?” I’m not asking to be annoying, I’m asking because it’s extremely important that you do take supplements after sleeve gastrectomy, even if […]

January 25, 2017

FB Live Video: Post-op solids: Getting back onto real food after surgery

My latest FB Live video discussing the post op solids phase. What to do from week 5 after your sleeve gastrectomy when you’re transitioning back to normal food again. In this video I talk about: General guidelines for eating with a sleeve […]

January 23, 2017

Week 3-4 After Surgery: What to eat during the puree phase

During the first 4 weeks after surgery, your stomach is still healing and your sleeve will feel tight, due to swelling. For most people, after 2 weeks on fluids you can start eating pureed food. Some surgeons start this […]

December 6, 2016

Facebook Live Video: The post-op puree phase – How to do it right!

My latest FB Live video discussing what to do during weeks 3 & 4 after your sleeve gastrectomy when you’re on the puree diet. In this video I talk about: Why you need to do the purees What you can and can’t […]

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