There’s a common perception amongst some people that having weight loss surgery is somehow the easy option or a cheat. However it’s definitely not the easy way out. It involves a lot of hard work and a lifetime commitment. Misunderstanding Part of the problem is that people often misunderstand what…
Tag: <span>Diet</span>
Whenever I’m planning any meal, it seems that my first thought is how much protein it contains. It’s become a bit of an obsession for me. I’m conscious that I should by trying to have 60-80 grams of protein a day. And with small meal portions that’s actually quite difficult…
I was curious to find out the average weight loss for gastric bypass patients, so that I could reality-check my expectations. I have this goal in my head that I’d like to get down to 105 kg, which for a man of my height would take my BMI below 30,…
This is one of the top questions that weight loss surgery patients ask, but it’s also one of the hardest ones to answer, because every bariatric team and dietician will have their own variation on this. And some people may need to follow a diet plan that is specifically tailored…
It’s six weeks since my gastric bypass surgery, and I was back in hospital today as an out-patient to have a follow-up consultation with my surgeon. I was delighted to report that I had lost nearly 14 kg since surgery – just over 2 stones. The surgeon said that at…
With weight loss surgery, a lot of emphasis is put on the physical changes that happen to the body, and what toll the surgery may take on someone’s physical health. However often the emotional health of someone getting surgery is ignored. Having bariatric surgery often means a huge change to…
