Reverse the Post-Op Regain

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If you are planning on changing your diet or lifestyle, holiday seasons tend to be the most difficult times to start this. My approach is that all foods are “allowed” and there are no “bad foods”. It sets you up for a more sustainable lifestyle, and allows you to have a life where you are not guilty or concerned about each morsel of food you have. 

This episode is to help you gear up for the upcoming Holiday Season to banish guilt with these seasonal foods. The take home message is to eat well for most of the holiday season - ie. December/Start January, but allow yourself to enjoy your favourite foods on Christmas or Boxing Day and New Years Day. Then, go back to your usual diet. 

I discuss some strategies to manage this time of the year in an effort to minimise the guilt that may be associated with this holiday season. From last week’s episode, we discussed having those challenging conversations with family and friends - remember there is a great resource here to download to have when tricky situations arise. 

I hope you found today’s conversation helpful and practical to apply to your social outings this Christmas. 

Helpful Info:

• Self Paced Support: Reverse the Post-Op Regain Online Course
• Instagram: @thebariatriccollective
• Email: [email protected]
• Free Downloads:
  • Causes of Weight Regain Graphic
  • Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

DISCLAIMER

The advice provided in the podcast is general in nature and is not intended to constitute or substitute for dietetics, nutrition, professional or medical advice. You should not rely on the information presented here as medical advice. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalised medical or dietetic advice for your specific circumstances.

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Obesity is the most challenging condition to manage as there is no cure. Bariatric or weight loss surgery is not even a cure, however it is the best strategy we have to alter the metabolism to challenge the body to reach a lower body weight. 

Many of my patients have struggled with weight loss for most of their life. Even starting when they are as young as 10 years old. Starting off the dieting cycle like this, means that you need to get off this hamster wheel. Going through weight loss surgery is hard. It is probably the most challenging thing you’ve ever done. A fantastic support team to be there for you makes a world of difference. 

What do you want to look for in a weight loss surgery support team?

• Listening and being there for you.
• Empathising with the journey. 
• Eating healthy around you.
• Minding the kids helping with chores so you can exercise
• Keeping you accountable in a supportive, not derogatory, way.
• Not keeping junk food in the house or pressuring you to eat at restaurants at which you do not feel comfortable.

Support comes in many forms, but these ways may help you keep to your new lifestyle. 

Throughout the episode, I have gone through some ways you can word these difficult conversations. I have compiled these suggestions on how to structure these conversations on my website. 

I also created an easy downloadable copy for you to save to your phone/device and access when you're out and about. Click here to access it. 

I hope you found today’s conversation helpful for your social occasions or within your daily life. 

Helpful Info:

• Self Paced Support: Reverse the Post-Op Regain Online Course
• Instagram: @thebariatriccollective
• Email: [email protected]
• Free Downloads:
  • Causes of Weight Regain Graphic
  • Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

DISCLAIMER

The advice provided in the podcast is general in nature and is not intended to constitute or substitute for dietetics, nutrition, professional or medical advice. You should not rely on the information presented here as medical advice. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalised medical or dietetic advice for your specific circumstances.

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Our conversation today provides guidance and strategies on how to get started with reversing the post-op weight regain. If you’ve had bariatric or weight loss surgery and have experienced weight gain or a long-term stall, this is for you. We discuss my top four strategies to get started with: 

1. Identify what the main issue is by keeping a food diary 
2. Work out what you’re eating and if you are not eating enough
3. Discuss the importance of keeping fluids away from your meals 
4. My most important tool for success

Working through each of the four strategies outlined in today’s episode should help you feel empowered and clear of how you can start managing any weight regain post-op, while waiting to see your surgery or dietetic team. 

Below are any resources discussed during the episode:

• Food Diary Template Word Doc
• Food Diary Template PDF
• Simple Protein Table 
• NUTTAB Database 
• Easy Diet Diary
• Youtube Video - Demonstration on why fluids aren’t consumed with meals

I hope you found today’s conversation interesting and practical. 

Helpful Info:

• Self Paced Support: Reverse the Post-Op Regain Online Course
• Instagram: @thebariatriccollective
• Email: [email protected]
• Free Downloads:
  • Causes of Weight Regain Graphic
  • Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

DISCLAIMER

The advice provided in the podcast is general in nature and is not intended to constitute or substitute for dietetics, nutrition, professional or medical advice. You should not rely on the information presented here as medical advice. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalised medical or dietetic advice for your specific circumstances.

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Today, we will be breaking down the last of the four pillars of weight regain. To refresh your memory, they are: 

1. Structural
2. Physiological
3. Psychological
4. Behavioural

In this episode, we will focus on the behavioural or lifestyle aspects that may contribute to weight regain. 

In this conversation, we discuss the lifestyle or behavioural causes for weight regain after weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery. There is a large group of these lifestyle factors that can be modifiable, where the previous pillars in the earlier episodes may not be as easily changed. We discuss the main reasons I see for weight regain, namely: grazing, slider foods, not keeping liquids either side of meals, and unplanned meals. This will be a topic I discuss regularly on the podcast. Join me every week where you leave supported and motivated to take the next step in your nutrition journey.

Causes of Weight Regain Graphic 

Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

Helpful Info:

• Self Paced Support: Reverse the Post-Op Regain Online Course
• Instagram: @thebariatriccollective
• Email: [email protected]
• Free Downloads:
  • Causes of Weight Regain Graphic
  • Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

DISCLAIMER

The advice provided in the podcast is general in nature and is not intended to constitute or substitute for dietetics, nutrition, professional or medical advice. You should not rely on the information presented here as medical advice. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalised medical or dietetic advice for your specific circumstances.

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Today, we will be breaking down the third of the four pillars of weight regain. To refresh your memory, they are: 

1. Structural
2. Physiological
3. Psychological
4. Behavioural

In this episode we will focus on the psychological aspects that may contribute to weight regain. 

In this conversation, we discuss the psychological reasons for weight regain after weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery. There are many mental health contributing factors that can affect your weight regain after bariatric surgery. I would encourage you to listen to the episode if you struggle with eating and emotions. If you believe that you need additional support around this, please consider seeing a bariatric psychologist. To search for a psychologist use this database, or contact your primary care provider. 

Causes of Weight Regain Graphic 

Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

Join me every week where you leave supported and motivated to take the next step in your nutrition journey.

Helpful Info:

• Self Paced Support: Reverse the Post-Op Regain Online Course
• Instagram: @thebariatriccollective
• Email: [email protected]
• Free Downloads:
  • Causes of Weight Regain Graphic
  • Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

DISCLAIMER

The advice provided in the podcast is general in nature and is not intended to constitute or substitute for dietetics, nutrition, professional or medical advice. You should not rely on the information presented here as medical advice. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalised medical or dietetic advice for your specific circumstances.

Let me know what you thought of this episode!

Today, we will be breaking down the second of the four pillars of weight regain. To refresh your memory, they are: 

1. Structural
2. Physiological or Biological
3. Psychological
4. Behavioural

In this episode we will focus on the physiological or biological aspects that can contribute to weight regain. In this conversation, we discuss the physiological reasons for weight regain after weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery. There are many physiological reasons as to why weight can change the processing of calories; altered nutrient needs; hormonal imbalances, and genetics. 

If you have struggled with weight regain after bariatric surgery, have a listen to this episode on the physiological reasons for weight regain after weight loss surgery.  

Causes of Weight Regain Graphic 

Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

Join me every week where you leave supported and motivated to take the next step in your nutrition journey.

Helpful Info:

• Self Paced Support: Reverse the Post-Op Regain Online Course
• Instagram: @thebariatriccollective
• Email: [email protected]
• Free Downloads:
  • Causes of Weight Regain Graphic
  • Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

DISCLAIMER

The advice provided in the podcast is general in nature and is not intended to constitute or substitute for dietetics, nutrition, professional or medical advice. You should not rely on the information presented here as medical advice. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalised medical or dietetic advice for your specific circumstances.

Let me know what you thought of this episode!

In our first episode, we will be breaking down the four pillars of weight regain. They are: 

1. Structural
2. Physiological
3. Psychological
4. Behavioural

In this episode we will focus on the structural aspects that can contribute to weight regain. A lot of the time, we place blame on ourselves for “failing the surgery” or “not meeting the expectations set by my surgeon”. I want this four part series to highlight the number of reasons that can contribute to weight regain. 

Have a listen to this episode on the anatomical or structural reasons for weight regain after weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery. 

Causes of Weight Regain Graphic 

Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

Join me every week where you leave supported and motivated to take the next step in your nutrition journey.

Helpful Info:

• Self Paced Support: Reverse the Post-Op Regain Online Course
• Instagram: @thebariatriccollective
• Email: [email protected]
• Free Downloads:
  • Causes of Weight Regain Graphic
  • Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

DISCLAIMER

The advice provided in the podcast is general in nature and is not intended to constitute or substitute for dietetics, nutrition, professional or medical advice. You should not rely on the information presented here as medical advice. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalised medical or dietetic advice for your specific circumstances.

Let me know what you thought of this episode!

Welcome to the Reverse the Post-Op Regain podcast. I’m your host Suraya Nikwan, a bariatric or weight loss surgery specialist dietitian.

I help individuals that have experienced weight regain so that they can live without dieting. My team helps, guides, educates and supports people that have regained weight after bariatric surgery to live a nourished life. We do this through our one-to-one consultations, group programs, support groups and online courses.

I’ve been a private practice dietitian in the bariatric surgery niche for the last decade and have helped countless clients take the journey through, and manage their nutrition after weight loss surgery.

My aim for this podcast is to create a platform that keeps you motivated, inspired, educated and supported in your weight loss surgery journey. Around 30% of individuals experience some degree of weight regain after bariatric surgery. I want you to know you’re not alone. Your experience is valid and we can help.

This podcast is for anyone struggling with nutrition and weight years after bariatric surgery. You might be feeling confused, overwhelmed and not sure what your body needs beyond the initial support that is provided 12 months post-op.

Join me every week where you leave supported and motivated to take the next step in your nutrition journey.

Helpful Info:

• Self Paced Support: Reverse the Post-Op Regain Online Course
• Instagram: @thebariatriccollective
• Email: [email protected]
• Free Downloads:
  • Causes of Weight Regain Graphic
  • Download a Free Three Day Meal Plan with Recipes

DISCLAIMER

The advice provided in the podcast is general in nature and is not intended to constitute or substitute for dietetics, nutrition, professional or medical advice. You should not rely on the information presented here as medical advice. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalised medical or dietetic advice for your specific circumstances.