I have been sitting on this loser’s bench at Bariatric Cookery for almost 9 years now (and post-op coming up for 10) and have been thrilled to greet all-comers – pre-op, post-op and those supporting them. But I have rarely asked the question … Have you enjoyed my content so far? Well occasionally I do[Read More]
Support Groups
So What Do The ‘Experts’ Think Brings About WLS Success?
I was delighted to take part in this feature by Kristin Willard for her website – 8 of us so-called ‘experts’ (mainly by experience) or well-known folk in the WLS world (and successful patients), gave an account of just one top tip that made all the difference to weight-loss surgery success. You’ll be surprised[Read More]
Bariatric-Friendly Fig and Banana Cake
I made this cake earlier in the week (which my Instagram followers will have spotted) and it seems fitting to post the recipe for it today since it will be served as part of a Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise funds for Cancer Research. It’s a lovely moist cake that keeps well – ideally in[Read More]
The Definitive Bariatric Cookery ‘Back to Basics’ List
This week I have mentioned ‘Back to Basics’ on many occasions to those who want to get back on track. But what are they? Here we give you the definitive list … Eat a 3 meals a day with a couple of optional small snacks that are high in protein, low in fat[Read More]
How to Help Your Loved One Before and After WLS
Unsurprisngly those patients who do better and have more success after WLS are the ones who engage in support and have a great network surrounding them. If you’re a spouse, friend, partner or work colleague of someone who is considering or who has had WLS how you you help? This round-up[Read More]