Telling Family And Friends About Weight Loss Surgery
Telling family and friends about your decision to have weight loss surgery can be very uncomfortable, and even provoke anxiety. In fact, for some people who are planning to have bariatric surgery, it is one of the hardest parts of the process. Unfortunately, judgement and stigma still surrounds weight loss surgery, and while some people […]
Weight Loss Surgery and Pregnancy
In this blog post, we discuss how excess body weight affects fertility and pregnancy, as well as what to be aware of about pregnancy after weight loss surgery. Obesity and Fertility in Females Weight – whether too high or too low — can affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant, have a healthy pregnancy and […]
What is Dumping Syndrome?
If you’ve had weight loss surgery, you may have heard the term ‘dumping syndrome’. In this blog, we’ll firstly explain what dumping syndrome is and the symptoms that can be experienced. Later, we’ll reveal some strategies which can help to prevent it. What is Dumping Syndrome? Dumping syndrome is a common side effect that can […]
Lemon Cheesecake Protein Balls: Recipe Of The Week
Did you say lemon cheesecake!? I came across this recipe for lemon cheesecake protein balls online and thought they looked and sounded delicious, so I just had to share it! These lemon cheesecake balls require only four (4) ingredients: Tasteless protein powder, Light cream cheese, Lite jelly powder, and Shredded coconut. I tried this recipe […]
Date and Almond Protein Balls
After our recent blog post on improving gut health, these date and almond protein balls are packed full of healthy ingredients and nutrients. In particular, they’re a great source of fibre, healthy fats, vitamin A, protein and iron. Fibre – found in the walnuts, almonds, carrot, all bran, tahini, dates and desiccated coconut. Vitamin A […]
Bariatric Friendly Restaurants in Australia
After weight loss surgery, some people may find it intimidating to enjoy a meal at a restaurant or café with family and friends due to the large portion sizes being served. Dining out is an enjoyable part of life, and you shouldn’t have to avoid eating out because you have had bariatric surgery. That’s why […]
Improving Gut Health After Weight Loss Surgery
In this blog, we share our top 5 tips for improving gut health after weight loss surgery. But before we do, we’re going to explain what gut health is and why it’s important, and reveal numerous signs of poor gut health. What is Gut Health? Gut health refers to the functioning of the entire digestive […]