Welcome to my bariatric knowledge center!
On the blog, you’ll find quality information about nutrition before and after bariatric surgery that is based in the latest science and research.
With a new blog post each week, my goal is to keep you educated and updated to maximize your postoperative success.
Whether you are waiting to have surgery, are recently postop, or had surgery 10 years ago, this is the place for you.
Happy learning!
What’s new
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Recipe – Very Berry High Protein Smoothie
If you LOVE smoothies with that thick, almost “frozen yogurt” texture, this recipe is for you (feel free to add more milk or water if you prefer (or can only tolerate) a thinner texture). It’s like a delicious, frozen yogurt treat that ALSO helps to meet you protein needs – amazing right? This recipe gives…
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What vitamins and minerals should I be taking after surgery?
You’ve probably heard your bariatric team talk about the importance of vitamin and mineral supplements after bariatric surgery. That’s because vitamin and mineral deficiencies are one of the most common side effects of bariatric surgery, and can lead to some serious consequences if they aren’t treated. Different vitamins and minerals are responsible for different functions…
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6 tips to improve your fluid intake after bariatric surgery
Meeting your fluid intake after bariatric surgery can be a challenge. To say the least. You can’t drink when you are eating – and between all of your small meals and snacks, that’s a lot! This really limits how much time you have to get in your fluids, especially with the small sips you need…
The Bariatric Nutrition Dietitian 