Best Dr Susan Mitchell Bariatric Dietitian Podcasts (2024)

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EP 168 Keto, No: Why It’s Not for Bariatric Surgery 14:12

1h ago14:12

14:12

Go keto! It’s definitely your answer after bariatric surgery or so you’ve been told. But is the keto diet the way to go after bariatric surgery? Maybe the scale is starting to creep back up and you don’t like it at all. Go keto and lose that weight. But will a keto diet truly keep the weight off? And what about your muscle mass?Does a keto diet pro…

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EP 167: What to know about a Panniculectomy versus a Tummy Tuck after Bariatric Surgery 24:27

17d ago24:27

24:27

Congratulations, you’ve worked hard on your journey and, lost a significant amount of weight. But now, you have this …hanging skin… sometimes called an apron… that may cover your thighs and genitals, and your back. You’ve been thinking about having it removed. Maybe a panniculectomy is right for you. A panni what? A panniculectomy is often done aft…

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EP 166 6 Nutrition Benefits of Bariatric-Friendly Leafy Greens 11:05

1M ago11:05

11:05

Leafy greens feel so light and airy so you don’t necessarily think of them as being a nutrition powerhouse. But they are! Leafy greens make the who’s who list when it comes to nutrition. And they’re bariatric friendly. I'm sharing with you six nutrition benefits of leafy greens you’ll want to take advantage of now in your bariatric lifestyle. Visit…

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EP 165: 5 Ways to APPRECIATE the relationship with yourself after WLS 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

What relationship do you think changes the most after bariatric surgery? This might surprise you! The relationship that may change the MOST is the one you have with yourself! Think about it. Your health is way more than just a number on the scales. It’s about your entire self including your mind, body and spirit. So even though you had bariatric su…

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EP 164: How to Choose the Best Protein Bars for Bariatric Surgery 27:35

2M ago27:35

27:35

Protein bars. They’re so quick and easy. But are they just candy in disguise or can they be a bariatric-friendly choice? There are zillions of bars to choose from and they can be so confusing to decipher the labels. What’s a good choice? What’s just a candy bar in a trendy wrapper? Isabel, Gayle and I will tell you how to pick the best protein bars…

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EP 163 Beyond Caffeine: 5 Health Benefits of Coffee 10:39

3M ago10:39

10:39

Don’t you just love a good cup of coffee? Plus the boost to your energy level and the way it helps fine-tune your focus. But, there’s more to coffee than just caffeine. You’re going to like the other health benefits too. Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10% You can share the message …

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# 162 Can’t poop? Add these 7 foods to your diet 13:25

3M ago13:25

13:25

Can’t poop? Feeling miserable, bloated? Trying to drink fluids but you still can’t go? You probably hear the word fiber almost as often as you do protein. You need action now, in more ways than one, right? Let’s get to the specific fiber foods that you can add to your diet to help you poop. Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and …

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EP 161: Here’s what to know about binge-grazing and binge eating after WLS 29:43

3M ago29:43

29:43

If you struggled with binge eating disorder or BED before bariatric surgery, can it still be an issue now? Are there differences in binging before surgery versus after? How is BED related to binge-grazing and what does that really mean anyway? Dietitian Chaundra Evans and psychologist Kelly Broadwater join me to answer all of these questions and sh…

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#160: Is Nutritional Yeast OK to use after Weight Loss Surgery? 27:39

4M ago27:39

27:39

Christine asked me if nutritional yeast is a replacement for vegan cheese. Sandy wants to know if nutritional yeast is a good way to increase her protein. I bet you have some questions about it too. Is it ok to use nutritional yeast after your weight loss surgery and what medical issues might not be a good mix with this yeast? Stay right where you …

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#159 5 Health Benefits of Bariatric-Friendly Almond Flour 9:55

4M ago9:55

9:55

This episode discusses the importance of controlling carb intake after weight loss surgery and introduces almond flour as a bariatric-friendly carb substitute. The use of almond flour in baking is explored, including tips for achieving the desired texture. The health benefits of almond flour, such as its protein, fiber, and healthy fat content, are…

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Why is accountability so hard after WLS? EP 158 17:49

5M ago17:49

17:49

Why is accountability so hard after weight loss surgery? Are accountability partners and other accountability measures really ‘all that’ anyway? What’s behind your resistance to these accountability tools? How can you put this in perspective to be as successful as possible? Bariatric psychologist Dr. Connie joins me to talk about some of the most f…

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#157 Five Year Focus: Mistakes that DeRail Your Bariatric Surgery Success 20:19

5M ago20:19

20:19

Five years from now. Where do you see yourself after surgery? Whether you’re almost ready for surgery, recently had surgery or maybe you’re down the track a ways, do you have a five year focus for long term success? Mistakes can derail you from where you want to go. What are these mistakes and how do you avoid them? Bariatric dietitian Melissa Maju…

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#156 Are You Kidding Me? Bariatric Tips that are Total Nonsense 30:16

6M ago30:16

30:16

Not a day goes by that I don’t read some nutrition tip or hear about some product for bariatric surgery and say to myself… are you kidding me…this is such nonsense. And then I really get frustrated because you, my community, are likely reading this baloney too and maybe believing it. Bariatric dietitian Isabel Maples joins me to cut thru the crap. …

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#155 7 Powerful Ways to IMMERSE Yourself in Your Bariatric Lifestyle 16:42

6M ago16:42

16:42

There’s something about a new year…a fresh start, a time to reboot or tweak areas of your life that need an adjustment or a redo. Any decision to change habits, especially nutrition and health ones, takes work, right? The bariatric lifestyle is no exception. There’s a lot to learn and to know how to deal with. So this year, my focus word is IMMERSE…

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#154 Shift from Talking to Walking-the-Walk after WLS 25:51

7M ago25:51

25:51

Here we are…about to wrap up another year and embark on a new one. Where do you find yourself right now? Are you just talking the talk when it comes to living out your bariatric lifestyle, wishing you could walk the walk? Our focus word for next year is ‘immersion’. Immersing yourself in the life you really want after weight loss surgery. Bariatric…

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#153 Top 10 Bariatric Surgery Success Podcasts of 2023 9:51

7M ago9:51

9:51

Can you believe that 2023 is almost a wrap? Maybe you’re feeling like you haven’t accomplished all that you’re capable of this year or that you missed learning things that could help you on your journey. Well this part I can help with. Below, I'm sharing with you the top 10 podcasts from 2023. Pick and choose the ones that will help you right now o…

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#152: Conquering the Big C: Constipation after WLS 31:54

8M ago31:54

31:54

Do you feel blocked up, you know, like there’s a cement block in your colon? What a pain, literally, constipation can be after bariatric surgery or any time. Bariatric dietitians Gayle and Isabel join me to share nutrition strategies that are specific to constipation to help prevent and relieve it…tips you don’t want to miss and can help you feel b…

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#151 Thrive thru Thanksgiving with These 5 Tips 15:26

8M ago15:26

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It’s here! The season of eatings, greetings and meetings. Kicking off with Thanksgiving. I can almost hear you moan as you say to me, “how do I survive Thanksgiving without weight regain? What do I eat without kicking in my cravings or imploding my nutrition plan that’s been working so well?” Ok, first thing. I hear you. Let’s change that word surv…

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#150 Dealing with Food, Grief and Transition after Bariatric Surgery 25:53

9M ago25:53

25:53

Wayne asked me to do a podcast on food, grief and transition. I bet you haven’t thought about these three going together. But ask yourself, are you dealing with any grief that might be tied to your surgery? Have you thought about how grief might be related to what you choose to eat and to the transition you’re going thru? Whether you’re preparing f…

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#149 Just Add Mushrooms: 7 Bariatric-Friendly Benefits 12:02

9M ago12:02

12:02

I’m going to give you several hints and I want you to guess the vegetable…ready? It’s good for your immune system, fat free, low in calories, cholesterol free, gluten free, very low in sodium and may contain vitamin D depending on how it’s grown. What is it? What’s your guess? If you guessed the mighty mushroom, you’re right. There are at least sev…

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#148: 5 Nutrition “Must Knows” for Weight Loss Drugs and Bariatric Surgery 28:22

10M ago28:22

28:22

It’s the dawn of a new era. First it was Ozempic and Wegovy and now there are more new weight loss drugs. They may be even better at treating obesity and achieving weight loss while also helping manage other diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. With some clinical trials promising weight loss of 20%, interest in these medications has s…

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#147 How to Find the Added Sugars in your Food 10:18

10M ago10:18

10:18

Ok, what do you think? How many teaspoons of sugar does the average soda contain? What’s your guess? Try 8-12 teaspoons of sugar per soda. Shocking isn’t it? Just for the heck of it, grab your sugar bowl and a teaspoon. Measure out 8-12 teaspoons. Can you believe that one average soda has that pile of sugar in it? I want to share with you how to fi…

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#146 What’s the Difference between a Distorted Body Image & Body Dysmorphic Disorder? 18:21

10M ago18:21

18:21

Do you worry and obsess about how you look? Over something in your appearance that bugs you, but yet to others, is minor or not even noticed? Does it bother you so much that you can’t stop thinking about it? Maybe you feel so anxious about it, that you even avoid social situations. Bariatric psychologist Dr. Connie joins me to explain the differenc…

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#145 Amplify Your WLS Journey with Seven Mindfulness Strategies 11:58

11M ago11:58

11:58

What are you doing right now? Are you looking thru the cabinets for something to snack on? Are you really hungry or is food your response to today’s stress, sadness or boredom? Mindless eating can really get you off track. Instead, let’s amplify your bariatric surgery journey with doable mindfulness strategies. Visit Procarenow.com for all of your …

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#144: How to Save Time and Money Choosing Your Bariatric Surgeon 27:21

11M ago27:21

27:21

Are you considering bariatric surgery? It can be so confusing, right? And downright scary. How much will it cost you? Who’s the best surgeon for you? How do you know if the surgeon is any good? What about the right hospital or surgical center? What services should you look for? Bariatric dietitians Gayle and Isabel join me to share information to h…

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#143 7 Tips for Plant-Based Eating after WLS 18:06

12M ago18:06

18:06

Becky asked if I would do a podcast on plant-based eating after bariatric surgery with tips on how to get in enough protein. Is a plant-based lifestyle appropriate or even doable after weight loss surgery? Let’s talk about various plant-based options and some smart strategies that can make a plant-based lifestyle work. Visit Procarenow.com for all …

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#142 How to Stop Self Sabotage: Bariatric Mental Health Q & A 21:31

1y ago21:31

21:31

When I say the words ‘self-sabotage’, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Emotional or comfort eating? Maybe negative self talk? What about fear of failure or even fear of success? You know, those self defeating behaviors that we do to ourselves. Self-sabotage can wreck your weight loss journey after surgery. Bariatric psychologist, Dr.…

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#141 Sugar Substitute Update: Are They Safe to Use with Bariatric Surgery? 25:49

1y ago25:49

25:49

Want to grab some attention? Just combine the word ‘toxic” or ‘deadly’ with the words sugar substitute and that will do it. Low calorie and no calorie sweeteners are so popular but on the flip side, social media posts and other media headlines have created fear and uncertainty about using them. Are they dangerous or even toxic? It’s confusing and h…

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#140: Do You Really Need to Follow the 30-30 Rule: Bariatric Nutrition Q & A 21:42

1y ago21:42

21:42

You’ve have weight loss surgery and now you find out that you need to follow some 30-30 rule. Are you surprised? Are you thinking to yourself…what the heck is a 30-30 rule? Why do I need to follow it? And…what if I get something stuck in my throat while I’m eating? Do I follow it forever? Actually, this 30-30 rule can help make your transformation …

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#139 7 Foods to Increase Nitric Oxide and Help Improve Heart Health after WLS 12:20

1y ago12:20

12:20

Did you know that one of the players in heart health is called nitric oxide, sometimes referred to as N-O? The N-O level tends to increase after weight loss surgery. Did you notice I said increases? You might be wondering if that a bad thing as when your cholesterol number goes up. Actually, it’s the opposite, you want an increase in nitric oxide. …

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#138 How to Deal with Guilt and Shame after Compulsive eating: Bariatric Mental Health Q & A 20:44

1y ago20:44

20:44

When was the last time you ate so much that you felt stuffed? Was it a big Thanksgiving meal or when you celebrated your best friend’s birthday with that ginormous cake and ice cream? Maybe after a bad day, you almost finished a half gallon of ice cream along with some cookies while watching TV. How did you feel afterward? Frustrated that you ate s…

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#137 The Latest Bariatric Sports Nutrition for Your Workouts after WLS 23:33

1y ago23:33

23:33

Are you into working out and sports since your weight loss surgery? Wondering what to eat before and after your workouts, if you need more carbs, maybe calories too? Do you need a supplement for muscle gain? Bariatric sports dieititian Kim Tirapelle joins me to answer many of your questions and share the latest sports nutrition information. Visit P…

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#136 Are You Getting enough Calcium & Vitamin D: Bariatric Nutrition Q & A 25:31

1y ago25:31

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Do you think you’re getting enough calcium and vitamin D since your surgery? How do you know? How much is enough? Bariatric dietitians Gayle and Isabel join me to make sense of it all, so you know what to do. Podcast Guests: Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD Bariatric Coordinator UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia Email: ggw5ud@uvahealth.org Gay…

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#135 Can Turmeric Help with Inflammation? 13:58

1+ y ago13:58

13:58

What condiments do you like on a hamburger? Did you say mustard? Do you buy the traditional bright yellow mustard? Guess what spice is in it? Turmeric. Does turmeric have anti-inflammatory benefits for your body? What about in a supplement? Is it worth spending your money or not? I want to give a shout out to Tracy who said: “I absolutely value the…

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#134 How WLS Affects Relationships: Bariatric Mental Health Q & A 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

23:41

Do you feel like some of your relationships have changed since your weight loss surgery? And not necessarily for the better? Is this change in relationships common? Why does surgery affect these changes? Bariatric psychologist Dr. Connie joins me to explain why relationships change after surgery and how to handle these changes. Visit Procarenow.com…

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#133 Bariatric-Friendly Foods that Fill You Up not Out 16:04

1+ y ago16:04

16:04

Did you just have lunch? Are you still hungry? Have you noticed you’re hungry a lot lately and don’t feel satisfied? It’s true that some foods make you feel more full than others and this feeling of fullness is called satiety. How about some bariatric-friendly foods that will help you fill up, but not fill you out? Visit Procarenow.com for all of y…

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#132 15 Bariatric-Friendly Carbs: Bariatric Nutrition Q & A 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

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Do you have concern, maybe even fear about eating carbs after bariatric surgery? You don’t want to regain weight from all of your hard work. Grab your digital note pad. You’ll want to add these 15 tasty bariatric-friendly carbs to your meals. Podcast Guests: Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD Bariatric Coordinator UVA Health in Haymarket, Virgin…

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#131 Does Weight Loss Surgery Help with Fatty Liver? 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

11:36

What the heck is a fatty liver? Were you told you have a fatty liver before your weight loss surgery? What does this mean? Is it something that you should be concerned about? Does the surgery improve it? What about your diet? Does what you eat now and down the track affect fatty liver? Let’s get right to it and talk about how your surgery and your …

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#130 7 Things to Know about Wegovy & Ozempic for Weight Loss after WLS 12:16

1+ y ago12:16

12:16

Is your weight regain since bariatric surgery more than you hoped it would be? Has your appetite significantly increased? Cravings too? Have friends mentioned or have you read that you might need a weight loss medication? How do you know if that’s a smart move for you? Let’s talk about seven things you should know about Wegovy and Ozempic for weigh…

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#129 How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome: Bariatric Mental Health Q & A 20:28

1+ y ago20:28

20:28

Someone in my Facebook group posted: " have imposter Syndrome with my weight loss accomplishments and I just feel like I don’t belong. Kind of like this isn’t real, and I don’t deserve it and that all this was just beginners luck." Do you feel this way too? Bariatric psychologist Dr. Connie joins me on the podcast to help you deal with imposter syn…

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#128 How Big is Your But? 10:01

1+ y ago10:01

10:01

Do you have dreams and goals for your weight loss surgery transformation? Does your ‘but’ get in the way of your success? Not your ‘b-u-t-t’ butt or tooshie. I’m talking about the ‘b-u-t’ but that keeps you stuck in your rut and prevents you from moving ahead and reaching your transformation goals. Let’s have a mental boot camp and talk about how t…

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#126 New Year, Same You: 3 Steps to Set Your Intention 9:13

1+ y ago9:13

9:13

I read a quote by Edith Lovejoy Pierce that said: “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” Did you wake up thinking… new year, same me? It’s time to set your intention for 2023 with these three steps. Visit Procarenow.com for al…

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#127 Can You Really Eat Carbs: Bariatric Nutrition Q & A 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

37:49

Can you really eat carbs? I see a lot of chatter about carbohydrate in my Facebook group. Some people think carbs are bad and try to never eat them, others fear carbs and still others love carbs… especially the less healthy ones. Are you confused and don’t know what to believe about carbs? Every friend tells you something different? To make it more…

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#125 5 Bariatric-Friendly Holiday Nutrition Tips 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

11:36

On your coworkers desk, tonight at your neighborhood party, tomorrow at the kid’s school, this weekend at your friend’s annual get-together…holiday foods and treats are everywhere you turn. Does all this food make you nervous, heck even anxious? What do you eat without kicking in your cravings or imploding your nutrition plan that’s working so well…

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#124 How to Stop That ‘Fat Brain’ Feeling: Bariatric Mental Health Q & A 18:45

1+ y ago18:45

18:45

Wayne told me that he use to have a disconnect between what he saw in the mirror and what he knew to be true from his scale and clothes. This disconnect is referred to in my Facebook group as ‘fat brain’. Do you feel it too? Your scales clearly show you have lost a lot of weight and you have changed clothing sizes BUT when you look in the mirror yo…

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#123 How to Successfully Navigate the Holiday Food-a-Palooza after WLS 9:01

1+ y ago9:01

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The holiday season is in full swing. I’m curious. Does your schedule get more hectic or do you work hard to slow down and savor the season? As much as we want to slow down, I bet you’re saying…"are you kidding me, the stress of the holidays seems to rachet up my life everyday. And food is everywhere." I hear you. Amidst all the hustle and bustle, y…

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#122 Should You Use Sugar Substitutes after Weight Loss Surgery? 30:31

1+ y ago30:31

30:31

Have you heard that sugar substitutes can increase your cravings and maybe cause you to regain the weight you’ve lost? Or, maybe you’ve heard that these no and low calorie sweeteners might cause diabetes? Is this information true and even accurate? Don’t go anywhere as award-winning dietitian Neva Cochran joins me on the Bariatric Surgery Success p…

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#121 Fast Forward: Life Two Years after Bariatric Surgery 29:15

1+ y ago29:15

29:15

Have you wondered what life will look like two or more years down the road from your bariatric surgery? Maybe you’re there now, and wonder if others at the two year mark deal with the same things you do. Rob joins me on the Bariatric Surgery Success podcast to share what life is like two plus years down the track and what he faced along the way. It…

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#120 Feeling Less Restriction after WLS? Bariatric Nutrition Q & A 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

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Are you feeling LESS restriction after weight loss surgery than you think you should feel? Does it vary with exercise and how hard you work out? Is this a big deal? Is it the surgery, your diet, what is it? Let’s talk about this feeling of LESS restriction. Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 t…

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#119 Fish: A Multivitamin for Your Brain after WLS 6:50

1+ y ago6:50

6:50

Feeling a little down, maybe even depressed since your bariatric surgery? Did you know that depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions in the world? What you choose to eat is more important than ever after surgery if you’re dealing with these feelings. Why? Because certain foods, like fish, can help. Let’s talk about fish a…

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