Make It A Great Journey! The Podcast

On today's the podcast we have Suraya Nikwan from the Bariatric Collective located in Brisbane, Australia. Suraya is a Accredited Practicing Dietician who has helped several of her patients over the years improve their nutritional health.  I invite you to lean into this conversation as Suraya and I discuss vitamin deficiencies, how to identify them and  how to get the support that you need as a bariatric patient.

Make It A Great Journey! The Podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected].

If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, rate us and  leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected].  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let’s MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!
Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.

PODCAST QUESTIONS
Email:  [email protected]
Website: www.aimglobalenterprises.org


The Bariatric Collective is a specialized bariatric nutrition clinic primed to provide you with support before and after your chosen weight loss surgery.

• Bariatric or Weight Loss Surgery
  
  
• Nutrition before and after your surgery
  
  
• Support for ongoing weight loss and prevention of weight regain
  
  
• Prevention and correction of nutritional deficiencies
  
  
• Management of early and late (reactive hypoglycaemia) ‘dumping syndrome’
  
  
• Pregnancy and lactation after weight loss surgery

https://www.thebariatriccollective.com.au

ABOUT SURAYA NIKWAN

I’m an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and an Accredited Practising Nutritionist (AN). This means that I completed four years of university to achieve these titles.

John Paul College was my primary and secondary school. Fresh out of school, I obtained my qualifications by heading to Bond University and completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. I’ve always been passionate about nutrition and food. Driven by this, I then channeled my energy to complete a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Research) at Griffith University.
 
I established our primary practice, Simple and Easy Nutrition in 2014. Now, I am teaming up with the Moderation Clinic and Dr Jason Wong to provide high-quality dietetic support on the Northside.

I manage a great team of supportive dietitians to guide you through weight loss surgery, cardiovascular nutrition (hypertension and hyperlipidemia), management of diabetes mellitus , reflux, sensible weight loss, eating disorders and normalising eating disorder management, and malnutrition. 

Myself and my team be more than happy to meet you to assist you in your dietary needs.


Email: [email protected]
 https://www.thebariatriccollective.com.au/
 

On today’s podcast we have the founder of BariBoss™, Tabitha Johnson, is a Certified Health & Life Coach, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor in the State of Nevada. She also successfully underwent bariatric surgery in January of 2017. Today’. I invite you to lean into this conversation as Tabitha shares what she contributes to the world of bariatrics  and her story.

Make It A Great Journey! The Podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected].

If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, rate us and  leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected].  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let’s MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!
Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.

PODCAST QUESTIONS
Email:  [email protected]
Website: www.aimglobalenterprises.org


MEET THE BARIBOSS
The founder of BariBoss™, Tabitha Johnson, is a Certified Health & Life Coach, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor in the State of Nevada. She also successfully underwent bariatric surgery in January of 2017.

BARIBOSS MISSIONS AND VALUES
To help you understand the surgical alternatives to traditional weight loss and whether or not gastric sleeve or bariatric surgery is right for you. 

BariBoss seeks to offer solutions to the never-ending weight loss problem.

Making informed decisions for one’s health, taking into account the whole individual. Realizing that weight is just a number and does not define an individual.

Website: https://bariboss.com

EDMR TRAUMA THERAPY
Learn More: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/

ABOUT BLOSSOM BARIATRICS
Our doctors are renowned throughout Nevada as talented Las Vegas bariatric surgery specialists. We offer a wealth of highly effective procedures, including the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. In addition, our bariatric surgeons perform revision bariatric surgery for clients who have undergone unsatisfactory surgery elsewhere.
https://blossombariatrics.com/

On our podcast today we have Dr. Brooke Jackson, board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. After completing two fellowships:  Laser Surgery at Harvard and a second in Mohs, she founded the Mohs Surgery Unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Jackson then moved to Chicago, where she founded the Skin Wellness Center of Chicago and held a clinical faculty position in the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University. In 2013, Dr. Jackson relocated to the Triangle area. She was an Associate Professor of Dermatology at UNC, Chapel Hill, until opening her private practice Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates. Dr. Jackson’s practice philosophy focuses on patient education and skin wellness. She has been voted one of NC'S top doctors.  Dr. Jackson is a frequent and sought after guest and resource for national and local media on dermatology concerns. An avid runner and budding triathlete, Dr. Jackson has completed 10 marathons (26.2 miles). She is married with three very active children. I invite you to lean into this conversation as we discuss The Skin Factor on the Make it a great journey podcast.

SKIN WELLNESS DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
245 East NC Hwy. 54 Suite 202
Durham, NC 27713
Directions
p (919) 294-9440
f  (919) 237-3899
https://skinwellnessdermatology.com


BOOKS BY DR. BROOK JACKSON
Skin Care for Runners
Child of Mine: Caring for Skin and Hair of Your Adopted Child

LOCATE A BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST NEAR YOU
American Academy of Dermatology Association
https://www.aad.org

American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
https://www.asds.net


Make It A Great Journey! The Podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected].

If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, rate us and  leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected].  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let’s MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!
Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.

PODCAST QUESTIONS
Email:  [email protected]
Website: www.aimglobalenterprises.org

The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected]. 

This episode covers the question sent in by our podcast listeners answered by Amy, the podcast host. 

PODCAST MENTIONS
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: https://asmbs.org/
- The Art of Bariatrics :  https://artofbariatrics.com/

If you like what you hear, subscribe to our podcast, rate us and  leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected].  You can also purchase the companion guide for weight loss surgery success at our website. Let’s MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY!

PODCAST QUESTIONS
Email:  [email protected]
Website: www.aimglobalenterprises.org
Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.

 Continuing on your path to long term weight loss success means making smart choices, having accountability, and maintaining  a great team of supporters that come alongside you on the journey! In this episode Laura and I continuing the conversation on the importance of your support group and the support teams to have in place for long term weight loss success. I invite you to lean into this conversation as we discuss how to maintain a forever health journey. This is Part 2 of the conversation with Southern Surgical and Associates, Laura Smith (Episode#1).

PODCAST GUEST: LAURA SMITH
In 2008 Southern Surgical took a new direction of recommitment to the highest level of customer service by adding a full time employee dedicated to patients and quality of care provided to them. Laura B. Smith is the  Bariatric Customer Care Representative for Southern Surgical and Associates. Laura not only gives patients wonderful customer care, but is also a patient of Southern Surgical.  She had gastric banding in August 2007. In August 2013, she had to have her band converted to a sleeve. She is available as a resource for current and prospective patients about the journey she has already taken.  She can be reached at (252) 295 9898. Laura is an avid swimmer, morning show radio host, The Morning Rush 107.9, enjoys traveling, and loves to spend time with her family.  Her passion is people and she is committed to helping others during their weight loss journey.

SOUTHERN SURGICAL & ASSOCIATES
Doctors: Dr. Wade Naziri, Dr. William Chapman
Website: https://www.southernsurgical.surgery/
Address: 2455 Emerald Place | Greenville, NC 27834   
Phone:  (252) 758-2224     

PODCAST QUESTIONS
Email:  [email protected]
Website: www.aimglobalenterprises.org
Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected]. Let’s make it a great journey!

On this podcast we have Dr. Erika La Vella, and Bonnie Buckingham. This is a board-certified WLS surgeon and dietitian team who have dedicated their lives to helping people overcome their struggle with obesity. Together they have developed “The Art of Bariatrics”. Dr. Erika and Bonnie's passion is to  guide people to learn more about their bodies to create a more functional and healthier one. I invite you to lean into this conversation as we learn more about the importance of good gut health!

THE ART OF BARIATRICS
Website: https://artofbariatrics.com
FB, IG: @artofbariatrics


MAKE IT A GREAT JOURNEY PODCAST QUESTIONS
Email:  [email protected]
Website: www.aimglobalenterprises.org
Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.

The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected]. Let’s make it a great journey!

The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected]. Let’s make it a great journey!

Our guest on the podcast is Mary Norcera, Registered Dietician with UNC Lenoir Health Care located in Eastern NC. I invite you to lean into this conversation as we discuss creating healthy habits and making smart food choices!

PODCAST QUESTIONS
Email:  [email protected]
Website: www.aimglobalenterprises.org
Book: Make It A Great Journey! A Companion Guide for Weight Loss Surgery Success available at Barnes & Noble, wherever online books are sold.

UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE*
Website: https://www.unclenoir.org
UNC Lenoir Health Care
252-522-7000
100 Airport Road
Kinston, NC 28501
*Bariatric Surgeons mentioned on podcast: Dr. Joel Rose and  Dr. Charles Moore

MEET MARY
Mary Warner Nocera, RD, LDN, graduated Summa Cum Laude from East Carolina University with a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. She also completed her dietetic internship program through ECU and became a registered dietitian in 2005. She has 15 years of experience as an RD and is also a certified Health Coach through UNC Greensboro. Eleven years have been spent completing outpatient nutrition counseling for individuals with various diagnoses as well as those undergoing bariatric surgery. She has worked side by side with several bariatric surgeons over the last 7 years. She is currently employed with UNC Lenoir Health Care as a bariatric dietitian, who serves those that seek weight loss via medical nutrition therapy, medically supervised weight loss program, and bariatric weight loss surgery. Her true passion is to help individuals achieve their goals and improve their health, wellness, and quality of life.

The Make It A Great Journey! podcast is focused on sharing information and insight to an audience of individuals who have experienced or who are interested in bariatric weight loss.  The podcast host, Amy Brothers, engages medical professionals who share their expertise on the subject matter. Our goal is to help individuals chart a path toward long term weight loss success. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate,  and/or leave a  comment. We’d love to hear from you! If you have specific questions about bariatric surgery, send your questions to: [email protected]. Let’s make it a great journey!