Continuing our series on various nutrients we are going to have a look at Vitamin B12. This is relevant for all types of surgery but particularly if the stomach is reduced in size ie the gastric bypass and sleeve. From a dietary point of view Vitamin B 12 is found...
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It’s important to understand that it is completely normal to feel nervous and anxious before undergoing bariatric surgery, no matter what your choice of treatment may be. Regardless of knowing that your surgeon would have performed the same surgery hundreds of times before, it can be difficult to calm nerves...
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A good way to get fit, and lose weight is to go swimming! Below shows the different strokes and how many calories you could lose by swimming for only 30 minutes! When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphin's. Endorphin's are natural feel-good hormones that increase your positivity and...
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Any operation that you are considering should be carefully thought through and the benefits should always outweigh the risks, things to maybe consider are will my quality of life improve? Will symptoms of disease and risk of disease improve? will my relationships be affected ? how will I cope with...
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Gastric band surgery is an increasingly popular procedure that aids weight loss in those who are overweight. The surgery involved reducing how much food your stomach can hold by tightening an adjustable band around it. Every patient is different and undergoes a surgery targeted exactly to them and their needs,...
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Weight loss surgery can drastically change our bodies, and these changes continue as the weight drops off. Regardless of the amount of weight lost, those who have undergone weight loss surgery should be aware of more sensitivity in regards to alcohol consumed. The effects of alcohol can be stronger and...
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Easy ways to increase your protein try using high protein milk after surgery After weight loss (bariatric surgery) it is important to have a high protein intake, particularly important after a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve (with a gastric band weight loss is slower, there is no malabsorption, although protein...
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We think that eating healthily on holiday is difficult, mainly this is because our mindset changes. We feel because we are on holiday it is ok to eat more or higher fat and sugar food. In other words we give ourselves permission to eat different things than we might not...
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So, you have worked hard all year to eat healthily and maintain your post surgery weight loss or perhaps it is your first Christmas after surgery?' How do you manage the festive season and not gain the average 1-5lbs (0.5-2.5kg) over the Christmas period The British Dietetic Association offers the...
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Very few things scream summer more than revelling in beautiful weather by enjoying the perfect BBQ in a friends back garden. Hearing the sizzling of the sausages and the smoky smell hitting you almost immediately can leave your mouth watering. Striking a healthy balance after bariatric surgery can be difficult,...
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By maintaining a healthy weight, you lower your
risk of developing serious health problems.
Healthy BMI range: 18.5 kg/m² – 25 kg/m²
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