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Quoted: Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN

Registered & Licensed Dietitian

Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute

Orlando, FL

Email: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com

Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics

Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD

Bariatric Coordinator

UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia

Email: ggw5ud@uvahealth.org

In this episode, Dr. Susan Mitchell discusses the critical role of vitamin and mineral supplementation for individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery. She emphasizes the importance of tailored supplementation to prevent nutritional deficiencies, which are common after such procedures. The conversation covers essential vitamins and minerals, how to choose the right supplements, and the significance of routine screenings to monitor nutrient levels. Dr. Mitchell provides practical advice on navigating supplement labels and understanding dosages, ensuring listeners are well-informed about their nutritional needs post-surgery.

Takeaways

• Vitamin and mineral supplements are essential after bariatric surgery.
• Nutritional deficiencies can vary based on the type of surgery.
• Consult your dietician for personalized supplement recommendations.
• A complete multivitamin should be bariatric specific.
• Routine screenings for vitamin levels are crucial post-surgery.
• B12 absorption can be affected by bariatric procedures.
• Iron intake should be monitored and adjusted as needed.
• Understanding supplement labels is key to proper intake.
• More is not always better when it comes to supplements.
• Regular check-ins with your healthcare team are important for success.

Titles

Essential Supplements for Bariatric Surgery Success

Sound Bites

• "More is not always better when it comes to supplements."
• "Ask your bariatric dietician if you have any questions."

Chapters

00:00

The Importance of Supplements After Bariatric Surgery

03:09

Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies Post-Surgery

05:56

Key Vitamins and Minerals for Bariatric Patients

08:47

Navigating Supplement Labels and Dosages

11:59

Monitoring and Adjusting Supplement Intake

Are you using or considering GLP-1s? Did you know that the right nutrition can help minimize some of those not-so-nice side effects including acid reflux, nausea, the big C…constipation and muscle mass loss. Want GLP-1 success without so many issues? These nutrition strategies can make all the difference. Find out 6 nutrients you need now.

See full transcript on website episode 183 podcast player

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Podcast Guests:

Bill Streetman

bill@whs-newlife.com

SimpleNotEasyBook.com

Social Media

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WLSFA/

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Book: "Simple…not Easy: Escaping the Prison of Obesity" (available on Amazon)

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Full transcript available on the episode website player

Is today one of those days when you’re thinking to yourself…I’ve been working so hard since my bariatric surgery and I’m not where I want to be. It’s just not happening for me. I feel like I’m sliding backwards. I’m burned out. I hear you. At times, it does seem like there are so many ‘to-dos’ after surgery that you can feel overwhelmed. "You mean, I have to do this forever?" Take a deep breath…. it’s time for a little soul care. Let’s look at what I call radical doability before and after bariatric surgery using the mnemonic REST: R.E.S.T.

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EP 181 Ditch the Drama: Here's how to say NO to Food Pushers after Bariatric Surgery & GLP1s

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Podcast Guests:

Connie Stapleton, Ph.D.

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BariAftercare: The Podcast

Mind Prep The Book: How To Prepare for Bariatric Surgery and Live as a Healthy Post-Op: Mind Prep: The Book

BariAftercare Daily Progress Journal

Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN

Registered & Licensed Dietitian

Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute

Orlando, FL

Email: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com

Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics

Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD

Bariatric Coordinator

UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia

Email: ggw5ud@uvahealth.org

EP #134 How WLS Affects Relationships: Bariatric Mental Health Q & A

https://www.breakingdownnutrition.com/blog/134-how-wls-affects-relationships-bariatric-mental-health-q-a

Keywords

food pushers, bariatric surgery, emotional eating, nutrition, boundaries, psychological aspects, family dynamics, coping strategies, bariatric dietitian, self-care

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Susan Mitchell and her guests discuss the phenomenon of food pushers, exploring the psychological motivations behind their behavior and offering practical strategies for dealing with them. The conversation delves into the emotional aspects of eating, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to navigate family dynamics surrounding food. Listeners are encouraged to practice saying no and to understand that food pushers often project their own issues onto others.

Takeaways

• Food pushers often push their issues onto others.
• It's important to be in control of your mind, body, and spirit.
• Learning to say no is a critical skill for healthy living.
• Hurt people tend to hurt others, including themselves.
• Setting boundaries is a form of self-love.
• Practicing saying no can help build confidence.
• Changing the subject can deflect food pushers' advances.
• Expressing appreciation for food can help ease guilt.
• Understanding the psychology behind food pushers can aid in coping.

Titles

• Navigating the World of Food Pushers
• Understanding the Psychology of Food Pushers

Sound Bites

• "Hurt people, hurt people."
• "Setting boundaries is an act of self-love."
• "Practice saying no in front of a mirror."

Chapters

00:00

Understanding Food Pushers

10:24

The Emotional Dynamics of Food Pushers

20:35

Setting Boundaries with Food Pushers

Did you know that huge, rapid weight loss whether from bariatric surgery, weight loss meds or a hybrid of the two can result in a 20-25% loss of muscle mass? Did you catch that? 20-25% loss of muscle mass! Yes, they’re all the rage right now….weight loss medications also known as obesity meds and GLP-1 medications.

As medical professionals, we tend to use the term obesity medications. Why? Because obesity truly is a disease and these meds treat more than just weight with positive effects on diabetes, blood fats, blood pressure, food noise, cravings and more. Studies are finding that the use of these medications, when appropriate, in combination with bariatric surgery can result in even more long term, weight loss success.

But what about this loss of your muscle mass along with the weight? How does the loss of muscle mass affect your success long term and even your health? What do you need to know right now to preserve or increase your muscle mass so you enjoy great success? Bariatric sports dieititian Kim Tirapelle joins me to answer these questions and more. You don’t want to miss this discussion.

Podcast Guest:

Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD

Bariatric Sports Dietitian

Website: www.activebariatricnutrition.com

Podcast: www.activebariatricnutrition.com/podcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activebariatric/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4QJLjJ5vSzbCiXTlR59Tpw

TikTok: @ActiveBariatricNutrition

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActiveBariatric

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Are you feeling some stress right now from all of the holiday events plus your own shopping and preparation? Need a long winter’s nap? Is your sleep being affected or are you just not getting enough of it right now? About how many hours of sleep a night do you average? Five or less? Seven or more?

What do you think? Can getting the sleep your body craves keep you from feeling hungry? Could a good night’s sleep even affect your weight and that dreaded weight regain after surgery? Here’s what you need to know about sleep right now to stay on track this season.

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Let’s talk sleep. Are you dragging booty today? How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Did you know that a good night’s sleep of seven or more hours can affect your weight now and weight regain down the track? Sleep is like nutrition for your brain. Let me explain.

If you’re what’s called a short sleeper, you’re averaging 5 hours or less a night. Being a short sleeper is tied to being hungry and gaining weight. Totally the opposite of what happens when you sleep 7 or more hours a night.

Sleep improves what’s dietitians call food restraint. This means that when you’re adequately rested, you tend to have more control over what you choose to eat and when you choose to eat it. This is the opposite of what happens when you’re stressed and tired and when eating the door off the refrigerator looks like a good option. Know what I mean? The decisions you make about what to eat, when you’re sleep deprived, are not your best ones. Think about it…do you notice it to be true for you? You’re tired and you’re hungry and you tend to crave carbs.

Find out many more benefits of sleep to prevent weight gain and what you can do this week to make a difference. Listen to the podcast now.

I can almost hear you moan as you say to me, “how do I survive the holidays without weight regain? What can I eat? What about dessert? Can I drink a holiday cocktail? Can I have my favorite foods without kicking in cravings or imploding my nutrition plan?” Bariatric dietitian Gayle Smith joins me to answer all of your holiday questions so you have a plan.

Podcast Guest:

Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN

Registered & Licensed Dietitian

Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute

Orlando, FL

Email: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com

Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics

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Is alcohol after bariatric surgery risky? EP 171

Zesty pomegranate mocktail