Role of a Bariatric Dietitian

Bariatric Dietitian in Brisbane – Expert Support Before & After Weight Loss Surgery

Achieving the best results from your weight loss surgery requires long-term commitment to healthy lifestyle and dietary changes. These changes start before your procedure and continue well into your recovery.

At Brisbane Obesity Clinic, our highly skilled and approachable bariatric dietitians are here to guide you through every stage of your weight loss journey, helping you feel confident, supported, and well-informed.

Below, we outline what a bariatric dietitian does and how our dedicated team in Brisbane can support you before and after bariatric surgery.

What Is a Bariatric Dietitian?

A Bariatric Dietitian is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who has completed additional specialist training in bariatric and metabolic surgery.

APDs are university-qualified nutrition professionals, and the APD credential is recognised by:

• The Australian Government
• Medicare
• Department of Veterans’ Affairs
• Many private health funds

At Brisbane Obesity Clinic, we are proud to have two experienced Bariatric Dietitians on our team: Annette Williams and Annette Pinto.

How Our Bariatric Dietitians in Brisbane Support You

Diet and lifestyle changes are a crucial part of achieving long-term success after bariatric surgery. Our dietitians are here to support you every step of the way and help you:

Before Surgery

• Understand the role of nutrition in preparing your body for weight loss surgery
• Learn the importance of the pre-surgery diet, how it works, and how long to follow it
• Set your short-term and long-term health goals

After Surgery

• Transition through each stage of the post-operative diet (liquid → purée → soft → normal textures)
• Learn essential topics such as protein needs, fibre intake, hydration, portion control, mindful eating and establishing healthy habits
• Manage any diet-related symptoms or challenges
• Receive personalised meal plans tailored to your nutritional needs, preferences, allergies, intolerances and lifestyle
• Monitor your vitamin and mineral levels through regular blood tests for the first year after surgery
• Stay accountable throughout your weight loss journey

Research consistently shows that ongoing dietetic support, combined with multidisciplinary healthcare, leads to better long-term outcomes after bariatric surgery.

What Does a Bariatric Dietitian’s Workday Look Like?

A typical day for our Brisbane dietitians includes:

• In-person and telehealth (phone or Zoom) initial and follow-up consultations
• Reviewing blood test results
• Staying up to date with the latest bariatric research
• Updating the Bariatric Surgery Registry (BSR) – a key safety and quality registry for bariatric surgery outcomes in Australia and New Zealand
• Creating educational content, including helpful blog posts like this

Meet Your Bariatric Dietitian in Brisbane

If you’re considering weight loss surgery or want dedicated nutrition support throughout your journey, our experienced dietitians at Brisbane Obesity Clinic are here to help.