It’s almost 12 months since the day I arrived at hospital to have weight loss surgery, a carefully chosen sleeve gastrectomy. It has been a year of many changes and quite a journey. Hindsight is always a gift and I have spent a lot of time reflecting. Even now, I...
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Eating after your Sleeve Gastrectomy
After your sleeve gastrectomy, you will begin to reintroduce food slowly and in a stepwise manner. Recommendations for eating after sleeve gastrectomy, in general, do vary according to surgeons’ specific practices and your progress. The following information is...
How to feel confident committing to weight loss surgery.
Making the decision to have weight loss surgery (or bariatric surgery) requires significant thought and consideration. There is a lot to process: surgeons, hospitals, the pre op diet, how to manage recovery, finances, and the surgery itself. You probably have some...
The Importance of VLED for Bariatric Surgery
What is VLED? A Very Low Energy Diet (VLED), also known as a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD), is an important first step in preparing for bariatric surgery. VLED are most commonly available in the form of meal replacement shakes, bars, or soups and are often used as a...