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The Bariatric Group en-us All rights reserved Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:38:54 GMT podman andy@wireworldmedia.co.uk (Andy White) Andy White andy@wireworldmedia.co.uk 1 http://media2.wireworldmedia.co.uk/BSG/wlsp-v3-144.jpg http://www.weightlossspecialist.co.uk 144 144 bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery, weight loss surgery support group, loose weight, obesity surgery, gastric band, gastric bypass, gastric balloon, weight loss advice Bariatric Dietitian, Debra Williams answers some comonly asked questions about nurition and nutritional suppliments: * Why do I need to see a Dietitian? * How can the Dietitian help support me before/after my bariatric surgery? * How often will I get to see the Dietitian? * What is the difference between a Nutritionist and a Dietitian? * What qualifications does a Dietitian have? * I want to speak to the Dietitian? How can I contact her/him? * Where does the Dietitian do clinics? * Does the Dietitian speak at support group meetings? * I am bit worried about seeing the Dietitian as have seen some in the past and feel like a failure * Why do I need to take nutrition supplements? * When should I start taking them? * What types of multivitamin/minerals do you recommend I take? * On the labels of multivitamins it says RNIs and sometimes RDAs? What does this mean? * What happens if I take more than recommended amount of multivitamins? * I have some allergies and am bit worried about taking multivitamins because of the ingredients? What advice would you give me? * What form should I take multivitamins in? Liquid, tablet, injection? * Is it better for me to take my multivitamins with food? * How will I know that I need nutrition supplements (blood monitoring, diet analysis, signs of deficiency) * I am really forgetful at taking tablets? Will this make a difference and what advice do you give? * Why does the bypass reduce the absorption of nutrients? * I have been told I need to increase the amount of protein in my diet? What protein supplements would you recommend? * If I take protein shakes that have vitamins/minerals in do I still need to take a multivitamin/mineral? * What protein shakes do you recommend? * How should I adjust my diabetic medication if I am on protein shakes? * Will protein shakes set off dumping syndrome as they usually have sugar in them? * Can I get protein supplements and vitamins/minerals on prescription from my GP? Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://media2.wireworldmedia.co.uk/BSG/wlsp011.mp3 0:21:38 The Bariatric Group No Debra Williams covers questions on diet and nutritional suppliments Bariatric Dietitian, Anne Wheeler answers some comonly asked questions including: * Why follow a post op diet? * What is the diet for the gastic band? * What is meant by liquids/sloppy food/ pureed food/soft food. With examples * How much should I eat? * What foods should I have? * What happens if I eat too much? * What types of multi vitamins should I take? * Drinking. How much? * Can I take l liquid diet drinks? * Eating out during this process. What can I choose? Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://media2.wireworldmedia.co.uk/BSG/wlsp010.mp3 0:10:29 The Bariatric Group No Anne Wheeler answers common questions on post-operative diet Bariatric Dietitian, Anne Wheeler answers some comonly asked questions including: * What is meant by the pre operative diet? * Why is it important, liver shrinkage? * How long should I follow it? * How many calories is it? * What sort of foods does it involve? * What are the portions of food? * What foods cant you eat? * I have a meal out that in that time what should I choose? * Slip ups * What should I drink? * Will I feel hungry? * Liquid alternative * Other centres diets e.g. yogurt and milk diet? * How do i know it is working? * Weight loss * What happens if my liver is too large? Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://media2.wireworldmedia.co.uk/BSG/wlsp009.mp3 0:28:37 The Bariatric Group No Anne Wheeler answers common questions on pre-operative diet Bariatric Specialist Nurse, Nicky Green answers some comonly asked questions including: * Will it last forever? * How quickly will I lose weight? * Will it hurt? * What food can I eat following an adjustment? * How many times can band be adjusted? * How quickly can I resume normal physical activities? * Side effects of surgery? * Circumstances when surgery may not work? * When can I start taking medication following surgery? * Do I tell anyone I have had surgery? * Will I have loose skin? * Is there an age limit to surgery? * Can I have a normal pregnancy? Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://media2.wireworldmedia.co.uk/BSG/wlsp008.mp3 0:18:17 The Bariatric Group No Nicky Green answers common questions on bariatric surgery Janet Edmund, founder and a director of The Bariatric Group, discusses her personal story and how and why she stared the company as well as insights and advice on the subject of bariatric surgery. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://media2.wireworldmedia.co.uk/BSG/wlsp007.mp3 0:42:08 The Bariatric Group No Janet Edmund, founder of The Bariatric Group In this fifth instalment of The Bariatric Group podcast, Bariatric Clinician, Tanya Porter, who has undergone weight loss surgery herself, offers a valuable insight into the various surgery options available such as Gastric Band, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Balloon and Orbera (also known as the intragastric balloon) - detailing what the individual procedures involve, a patient's eligibility for surgery with reference to BMI, while also addressing the all important risks involved in each operation versus the more serious long-term risks that are caused by the effects of obesity itself. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://media2.wireworldmedia.co.uk/BSG/wlsp005.mp3 0:35:03 The Bariatric Group No Tanya Porter dicusses the options for bariatric surgery Mr Richard Welbourn, senior Bariatric surgeon, explains what a centre of excellence is and why it is important. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT http://media2.wireworldmedia.co.uk/BSG/wlsp003.mp3 0:44:10 The Bariatric Group No Richard Welbourn on the Centre of Excelence. In the second instalment of The Bariatric Group podcast Managing Director, Mark Gorton, gives an introduction to the Group as a whole and a comprehensive overview of what it can offer weight loss patients - summarising the different types of surgery packages available, pre and post-operative care and the Bariatric Group's lifelong commitment to their clients. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://media2.wireworldmedia.co.uk/BSG/wlsp002.mp3 0:16:44 The Bariatric Group No Mark Gorton - MD of The Bariatric Surgery Group