September 20, 2017
I get asked all the time what the biggest things are to do/think about when preparing for sleeve gastrectomy surgery. So, I asked the lovely members of our LWAS Community and we’ve come up with a list of things they […]
July 9, 2017
Having a sleeve means a HUGE change in your eating habits and this is one of those things every single person struggles to get used to. I’m not talking about food choices here at all (that’s another story)… How you […]
May 8, 2017
Lactose intolerance is a common complaint after sleeve gastrectomy. Sadly, there isn’t much data on how common it really is, it is reported regularly by patients of mine and something I thought I should address as there are ways to […]
April 18, 2017
One of the most common questions I get from people during the pre-op or early stages after surgery is “What can’t I eat after sleeve gastrectomy?”, and rightly so! They are often surprised when I answer by saying that there isn’t […]
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 […]
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 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 6, 2017
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 […]
November 28, 2016
Due to the popularity of the recent post on mindset by the lovely Annette Tonkin from Mind & Body Consultancy, we’ve brought her back to impart some more wisdom! This week Annette talks to us about self-talk and how we […]
November 17, 2016
My latest FB Live video discussing the pre-op Optifast phase that you’ll need to do before your sleeve gastrectomy. In this video I talk about: What Optifast is Why you need to do it What you can and can’t eat What a […]
November 14, 2016
I know I know… The pre-op Optifast phase is not fun… But it is necessary! Some people really like the Optifast shakes, soups and bars, but lots of you it seems, absolutely hate them. And I know that makes the […]