April 11, 2017
Easter with a sleeve can be a little scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are my top tips to enjoying yourself at Easter without any guilt or anguish (who needs that?!). Don’t beat yourself up Easter is a […]
April 5, 2017
Not sure if bypass or sleeve is the right option for you? In this FB Live video I discuss: The differences between bypass and sleeve The similarities between bypass and sleeve What these similarities and differences mean to you on […]
March 26, 2017
A big thank you to Tracy who emailed me asking about diabetes and gastric sleeve surgery. She was wondering what the outcomes were after surgery – does a sleeve ‘cure’ diabetes or reduce blood sugar levels? And what happens with medication […]
March 15, 2017
Who wants to log another food in an app or worry about whether you’ve had too much fat or too little protein for the day? You haven’t had surgery to start another diet, which is why I don’t get my […]
March 6, 2017
“Calorie counting is fun!”… Said no-one ever! Who wants to log another food in an app or worry about whether you’ve had too much fat or too little protein for the day? You haven’t had surgery to start another diet, which […]
March 1, 2017
Weeks 1-2 Post-Op: What to do during the fluids phase. In this FB Live video I cover: – Why it’s important to drink fluids only after surgery – What you can and can’t drink during the fluids phase – Practical tips […]
February 26, 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]