Real information, no fluff. Barry has been through it too and he is here to guide you every step of the way.
Your surgeon will have advised that you needed to follow a special diet for two to four weeks…
4 min read → Before surgeryYou’ve made the decision. You’ve done the research, had the consultations, probably cried a bit, and you know…
4 min read → Before surgeryOnce you’ve decided bariatric surgery is the right path, choosing a bariatric surgeon is probably the biggest single…
3 min read → Before surgerySurgery day looms large beforehand. For most people it passes much faster than expected, and knowing what actually…
4 min read →This one's got a lovely natural sweetness to it, and lentils are a sneaky little protein booster that…
35 mins → Puree StageWarming, mild, and a good source of plant protein once you're ready to branch out a little from…
20 mins → Soft Foods StageSmall, soft, and packed with flavour. These are a real favourite in my house.
40 mins → Puree StageThis one sneaks in some greens without any fuss. Mild, creamy, and easy on a sensitive stomach.
13 mins →Surgery went well. You’re home. You’re healing. By rights you should be relieved, maybe even excited. So why…
4 min read → Early recoveryDumping syndrome gets mentioned in pre-op appointments and then doesn’t fully land until someone in a support group…
3 min read → Early recoverySleep after bariatric surgery is one of the most underrated parts of surgical recovery. Your body does a…
3 min read → Early recoveryPain after bariatric surgery is one of the things people have the most questions about once they’re home,…
4 min read →Simple, quick, and one of my favourite lazy weekend breakfasts even now.
9 mins → Puree StageThis one sneaks in some greens without any fuss. Mild, creamy, and easy on a sensitive stomach.
13 mins → Soft Foods StageAll the comfort of a Sunday classic, just in a smaller, softer, more manageable form.
50 mins → Puree StageEggs are one of the easiest wins in the early days. Soft, gentle on your stomach, and packed…
8 mins →Hair loss after surgery catches people by surprise. You hear it mentioned in appointments but it doesn’t feel…
5 min read → Long-term lifeA food tracker feels like a small thing at first. You open an app and type in what…
5 min read → Long-term lifeThe gastric stall catches people off guard. You’re losing weight fast at the start, then the scale stops.…
4 min read → Long-term lifeAlcohol after bariatric surgery doesn’t always get enough time in pre-op consultations. Sometimes there isn’t time. Sometimes it…
3 min read →One tray, minimal washing up, and a proper balanced dinner. A weeknight favourite of mine.
40 mins → Normal Eating StageQuick, colourful, and a good one for busy evenings when you still want something proper.
20 mins → Normal Eating StageLight but still properly filling thanks to the prawns. A good one when you fancy something a bit…
20 mins → Normal Eating StageLight, fresh, and doesn't leave you feeling weighed down. A good one for warmer days.
25 mins →Knowing what not to say when someone is having bariatric surgery is more useful than any well-meant advice.…
3 min read → Supporting someoneIf you share a home with someone who’s had bariatric surgery, mealtimes have changed for your household. Whether…
4 min read → Supporting someoneBariatric surgery involves a long series of appointments, assessments, dietitian consultations, surgical consultations, pre-op assessments, post-op check-ins. If…
3 min read →This one sneaks in some greens without any fuss. Mild, creamy, and easy on a sensitive stomach.
13 mins → Normal Eating StageThese look impressive but they're properly simple to put together, and they reheat well too.
50 mins → Normal Eating StageOne tray, minimal washing up, and a proper balanced dinner. A weeknight favourite of mine.
40 mins → Normal Eating StageA lovely balanced plate that feels a bit special without being complicated to put together.
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