Bariatric Surgery Success Dr. Susan Mitchell, registered dietitian nutritionist

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 better.Podcast Guests: Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RDBariatric CoordinatorUVA Health in Haymarket, VirginiaEmail: ggw5ud@uvahealth.org (mailto:ggw5ud@uvahealth.org) Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDNRegistered & Licensed DietitianWeight Loss and Bariatric Surgery InstituteOrlando, FLEmail: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com (mailto:gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com)Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics (http://orlandohealth.com/Bariatrics)  Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10%You can share the message of hope, healing and transformation with your purchase from NewHopeGirls.com Use code TRANSFORM to save 15%Mentioned in this podcast: Episode 132 15 Bariatric Friendly CarbsTopics covered:Do you think constipation varies with the type of surgery…do you think sleeve gastrectomy and lap band have more issues or what do you typically see?Constipation can occur for a number of reasons. Run thru a checklist with me and ask yourself how many of these speak to you. Any or all of these items can increase the chance that you’re constipated.Looking at constipation from the nutrition perspective Gayle, typically when do you start to increase the consumption of higher fiber vegetables, beans and lentils and do you have favorites to help prevent constipation? Isabel, talk about the goal for fiber and what’s realistic. Plus secrets to help meet that fiber goal too.Gayle, what about adding fiber supplements or a laxative when you feel block up? I’m not a big fan for rushing into this, are you?Tip: start by adding high fiber foods slowly to avoid gas and bloating. As you add foods with fiber, increase your fluids…they are team mates. Spread fiber sources throughout the day versus loading up at one meal.Gayle, is your protocol similar? Do you use a stool softener like Colace or a gentle laxative like Miralax?

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 survive to thrive. You heard me right. I want you to thrive this Thanksgiving and the entire holiday season. I have 5 strategies to help you do just that…let’s get started.Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10%You can share the message of hope, healing and transformation with your purchase from NewHopeGirls.com Use code TRANSFORM to save 15%Recipe Mentioned in Podcast:Chocolate Peanut Butter Clusters (https://www.breakingdownnutrition.com/blog/chocolate-peanut-butter-clusters)EP on AlcoholEP 30 Bariatric Surgery and Alcohol Buzz: What You Need to Know (https://www.breakingdownnutrition.com/blog/30-bariatric-surgery-and-alcohol-buzz-what-you-need-to-know)Today's episode covers:permission to eat treats and desserts...what this means for youa go-to dessert and whysleep and hunger; why a nap is so importanthow to prevent the hangry takeoveryour action plan for success

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 for surgery now or have already gone thru it, food, grief and transition typically get skipped over but taking a look at them can really be insightful to your success. Bariatric psychologist Dr. Connie joins me to dig into how grief is tied to food choices and to your transition. You don’t want to miss this.Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10%You can share the message of hope, healing and transformation with your purchase from NewHopeGirls.com Use code TRANSFORM to save 15%Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com (http://www.conniestapletonphd.com/)BariAftercare: The Podcast; available on phone podcast apps, Apple podcasts and most other podcatchers Mind Prep The Book: How To Prepare for Bariatric Surgery and Live as a Healthy Post-Op: Mind Prep: The Book (https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Prep-Book-Prepare-Bariatric/dp/B0BLFY4LKC/ref=sr_1_6?crid=K2RAZ2CX87TB&keywords=connie+stapleton+books&qid=1668654765&sprefix=Connie+stap,aps,77&sr=8-6)BariAftercare Daily Progress Journal  (https://www.amazon.com/BariAftercare-Progress-Journal-Connie-Stapleton/dp/B0BGN68226/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U1DLG7IY6TLG&keywords=connie+stapleton+daily+progress+journal&qid=1668898281&sprefix=connie+stapleton+daily+progres+journal,aps,85&sr=8-1)Let me remind you to listen to EP 80, 3 benefits of the MIND Diet. Find out specifically what brain-health foods are so you can add them to your diet. EP 80: 3 benefits of the MIND DietTopics we cover in this episode:Why do you think that grief, transition and then the tie to stress eating and food, seem to be left out of the discussion…what are some of the reasons?Does everyone experience grief following surgery and I’m getting really specific here…grief as it relates to the loss of food, or certain foods, that they no longer or should no longer eat? I can see both sides for you may also be thrilled after surgery that you may no longer be as focused on food.Do you think feeling grief over the loss of food is a “normal” part of the process following bariatric surgery?When you say ‘label it’ do you mean call it out, call it grief and deal with it?Let’s talk thru the TRANSITION that takes place after surgery…there’s a lot to we don’t think about…a.   Physical… transformationb.   Biological … internally… hormones…c.   Emotional… confidence…d.

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 seven big benefits to adding mushrooms to your bariatric-friendly lifestyle.Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10%You can share the message of hope, healing and transformation with your purchase from NewHopeGirls.com Use code TRANSFORM to save 15%Be sure and try our recipe for Magic Mushroom Burgers Did you know that mushrooms are technically not vegetables? They’re included with vegetables in nutrition education but scientifically are classified as fungi. They have no leaves, roots or seeds and don’t need light to grow, so they are not a true vegetable. However, the United States Department of Agriculture or USDA considers mushrooms a vegetable when educating because they have so many of the same nutrition attributes as other veggies. So botanically they are a fungi and considered a vegetable for nutrition. To look at mushrooms, you wouldn’t necessarily think of them as a nutrition powerhouse but don’t be fooled. Let’s look at seven health benefits to your body of adding mushrooms to your diet. And I’m talking about all varieties such as white button, crimini, portabella, shiitake, maitake, lion’s mane and oyster.I'll cover topics including:UV light and Vitamin Dprebiotics, gut bacterianutritional benefitsvaluable nutrients including selenium and your immune systemsodium and blood pressureumami the fifth tastehow to prevent GI distress from mushroomsrecipe for Magic Mushroom Burgers

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 skyrocketed! Along with the excitement of these new medications as hybrid treatments with bariatric surgery, there are side effects and nutrition concerns that you should be aware of and know how to handle. Bariatric dietitians Gayle and Isabel join me to share nutrition strategies specific to weight loss medications and bariatric surgery that you don’t want to miss and can empower your success.Podcast Guests: Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RDBariatric CoordinatorUVA Health in Haymarket, VirginiaEmail: ggw5ud@uvahealth.org (mailto:ggw5ud@uvahealth.org) Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDNRegistered & Licensed DietitianWeight Loss and Bariatric Surgery InstituteOrlando, FLEmail: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com (mailto:gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com)Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics (http://orlandohealth.com/Bariatrics)  Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10%You can share the message of hope, healing and transformation with your purchase from NewHopeGirls.com Use code TRANSFORM to save 15%We go in-depth on the podcast and look at 5 nutrition ‘must knows’ and how to deal with them:* nausea and vomiting* constipation* loss of appetite* protecting your muscle mass* bariatric supplements to prevent malnutrition

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 find all the added sugars in your food.Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save 10%You can share the message of hope, healing and transformation with your purchase from NewHopeGirls.com Use code TRANSFORM to save 15%Freebie: I developed a tip sheet to help you find the added sugars in your food using some of the tips we talk about today. Here’s the link for you to grab your free copy https://bit.ly/36YvdfQ (https://bit.ly/36YvdfQ) Did you know that added sugars are basically empty calories? What the heck is an empty calorie? It means that the sugar provides you only calories and zero…zilch when it comes to providing any nutrition benefit to the maintenance of the body. Typically, added sugars are used as flavor enhancers and preservatives. And, don’t miss this…their carbohydrate-dense nature makes them a trigger for dumping syndrome.Topics covered in this episode:Science 101 of carb basicsAdded sugars versus naturally occurring sugarsGlucose use in the body/brainHow to read the Nutrition Facts labelIngredient list, what to look forHow to convert grams of sugar to teaspoonsMany names for sugar