Portion Sizes – 10 Years after Gastric Bypass Surgery
Every day, I get asked, so how much do you eat, now you are 10 years post op? So I thought I would give you an update. We are all different and shouldn’t compare, but here is a general overview of what I eat on a daily basis: Breakfast Please do not skip this, as if you leave your new small pouch empty for long periods of time, you are more likely to experience dumping syndrome. I normally start the day with a boiled egg or a slice of toast with marmite. I never want breakfast, but I know it’s...
Read moreGastric Bypass vs Gastric Sleeve: Understanding the Key Differences
Weight loss surgery can be a life-changing intervention for people living with obesity and its related health issues. Two of the most popular procedures are the gastric bypass and gastric sleeve. Whilst both procedures help with weight loss and can improve health, they differ in terms of the approach, recovery, risks, and results. This blog explores the main differences between the gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures to help you make an informed decision. Before diving into the differences, let’s look at what each procedure entails. Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass) During a gastric bypass procedure, the surgeon creates a...
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Intestinal Stretch Tells Brain to Switch Off Appetite
Intestinal Stretch Tells Brain to Switch Off Appetite Some exciting new research that may explain why one person can eat more than another before they are full. Also why the gastric bypass significantly reduces appetite and the desire to eat. Although, it is well established that gastric bypass surgery enables people to lose weight the way in which it works has yet to be truly established. Why do people feel so full, why do people react to fatty and sugary foods, why are taste changes and desires for food so radically changed? People who have previously enjoyed eating a burger...
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