Hi, I'm Dr. Susan Mitchell, your bariatric dietitian
With a focus on nutrition before and after bariatric surgery, I teach you how eat for success now and down the road while conquering cravings, emotional eating and weight regain. Get the nutrition information you need to know on my Bariatric Surgery Success podcast.
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Did you know that 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!Â
Yes, theyâre all the rage right nowâŚ.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 donât want to miss this discussion. Â
Jumpstart your journey and transformation with these free resources
It's All about the protein
10 tips that work daily for a successful journeyÂ
Tired of cravings and night eating? Want to prevent weight regain after bariatric surgery? Let's add protein sources you actually eat and enjoy.
Ready to boost your protein intake today? Grab the freebie, get started.
Sick of dumping syndrome ruining your plans?
Use my how-to checklist to help prevent dumping syndrome from dumping on your beautiful new day.
Download it now and put them into practice.
Are added sugars pushing your weight regain?
Use these easy tips to sleuth out those added sugars in your food.
Did you know that added sugars are basically empty calories with zero nutritional value?
Their carbohydrate-dense nature makes them a trigger for dumping syndrome while the extra calories give weight regain a push.Â
What Listeners Say about the Bariatric Surgery Success Podcast
Apple Podcast 5-Star Review
Lyolka
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"Thank you for the very helpful tips! I’m getting ready to have the surgery and your podcast really helps me to learn more! Great format, not too lengthy, straight to the point. Love the energy and enthusiasm in your voice!"
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Katiein2021
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"I have listened to these many times. So glad you are back!"
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Jo
"Thank you for this podcast, it’s the best one out there xx"
Apple Podcast 5-Star Review
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"Great help for this life-changing journey. Glad to have found this podcast! So much information from the very beginning of the process to beyond the first few stages. Thank you for giving us extra tools for our toolbox!"
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Whether you've had bariatric surgery or plan to, this community is for you. Do you want help with weight regain, cravings or emotional eating? Dealing with dumping syndrome? Not sure about carbs and if you can eat them. This is the group to share and talk about whatever is a real pain...whatever frustrates you and holds you back. The great thing about a private group is that you can share what's on your mind and find support and accountability.
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Bariatric Surgery Success selected as one of the Best 35 Dietitian Podcasts. Chosen from thousands of podcasts on the web ranked by traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness.
