Bariatric Surgery Support

Welcome to our website!

Time to Weigh-up your options? Now that you have tried diet foods, diet tablets and every other diet on the planet, Bariatric Surgery or Gastric Bypass may be the solution for you.

Bariatric Surgery Support (BSS) is a Cape Town based Support Group for people seeking information and Support about Weight-Loss Surgery. We deal with a host of pre, and post operation issues aimed at facilitating your journey to a healthier lifestyle.

This website provides Pre- and Post-Operation Information and Support about Bariatric Surgery:

Bariatric Surgery Support (BSS) is a unique initiative aimed at empowering people, through involvement and communication. It is the collective concept of Dr Andre Potgieter, Dr Etienne Swanepoel and their patients. It is a holistic approach focused on the patient/doctor relationship.

The purpose of Bariatric Surgery Support is to provide a platform for people to network, share, motivate, encourage, and support each other in their journey to transforming themselves in body, mind, and spirit.

Help is always at hand. E-mail us all your questions and we will get back to you: bssgsouthafrica@gmail.com

Rules for Successful Dieting

Follows five basic rules:

Rule One: Eat Your Target Protein Every Day

By consuming the minimum amount of protein for your body, you maintain energy, muscle mass, and keep your hunger in check.
Rule Two: Take Your Supplements Every Day
The daily nutritional supplements we prescribe to you will have a positive effect on your long-term health, energy, and longevity.
Rule Three: Drink Water Every Day
As your body burns calories, waste products are released through urine. Drinking at least 64 ounces of water daily helps release these waste products so they don’t build up and slow your metabolism.
Rule Four: Continue an Exercise Program
Getting the right amount of exercise is an essential part of successful long-term weight control and total well-being.
Rule Five: Be Consistent with Your Diet
If you stick to your daily eating prescription and keep your caloric intake consistent from day to day, you increase your chances of maintaining your optimal weight
Get your Maintenance Diet Plan today contact our resident Dietitian:
Judy Kotze - Dietitian
Special interest: Bariatric Nutrition
BSc (Dietetics) - Diploma in Hospital Dietetics M (Nutrition)
Durbanville Medi-Clinic
Tel: 27-21 975 2336 Fax 27-21 9752692
Mobile: 083 254 0919