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November 2011 Newsletter: I had a Gastric Bypass…so now what?
You have made the commitment to a lifestyle change. You have had bariatric surgery and now find yourself with a lot more questions than answers. In this issue we look at one of the most asked questions patients have post-surgery: I had a Gastric Bypass…so now what? To be more specific, so now what…
Banding patients must adhere to nutritional advice
Gastric banding patients do not meet recommended daily requirements for important nutrients such as protein, vitamin D and calcium, despite receiving nutritional counselling over a three-month period, according to the outcomes of a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers “Our study clearly shows that there are issues regarding nutritional intake in gastric banding patients,”…
Motivation for the Month : Put yourself into it
Life is great, and it can be much better when you put more of yourself into it. Feel the wonder of all that is, and then let that sense of wonder and awe motivate you to make something new and great from it all. The more you put yourself into life, the better life gets….
You’ve had a Gastric Bypass – 2 years on and the weight is creeping back slowly…
Now what ! Things were going fine until you notice the scale is moving in the wrong direction. Fear not my Bariatric Friend … Judy Kotze is our resident Bariatric Nutritional Specialist give her a call and she is bound to work out a diet plan that will get you back on track in no…
Psychological effects of Bariatric Surgery on pre and post op patients
In the second part of our look at the importance of Psychological effects of Bariatric Surgery on pre and post op patients we explore Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a possible tool to help you achieve a balanced lifestyle and perception of your new self. If anyone knows a good CBT Practitioner that would like to…
Sunette’s story
It’s been 7 years since my life took a drastic turn. I had Bariatric surgery. At my heaviest I was about 122kg. It was affecting my life. I had no energy, found it difficult to play on the floor with my grandbabies and walking was a huge problem. I think my success is hugely due…

