Megan: Bariatric Dietitian - How to eat before and after Bariatric Surgery
Release Date: 05/14/2020
Beth Marks: Physical Fitness - Working Out as a Bariatric Patient
Your Bariatric Journey
Today on the podcast, Janine interviews Beth Marks, a personal trainer of fifteen years who specializes in bariatric patients. Beth is a top-tier trainer who knows how to motivate and inspire people who might have limited experience exercising Janine and Beth discuss how bariatric patients can improve their lives through achievable fitness goals.
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Megan: Bariatric Dietitian - How to eat before and after Bariatric Surgery
Your Bariatric Journey
Janine interviews dietitian and therapist Megan Moore. Megan holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Washington State University and has been working with bariatric patients since 2013. We discuss the basics of the bariatric surgery diets both before and after surgery.
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Kimberly H: The Bariatric Blogger - Looking back on the weightloss journey
Your Bariatric Journey
Janine speaks with independent blogger and bariatric patient Kimberly H. Kimberly has been documenting her bariatric journey on YouTube since 2014. She makes videos where she discusses her weight-loss surgery, reviews different foods and bariatric products, and provides motivation and encouragement for people in similar situations.
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Elizabeth Anderson: Food and Psychology - A Bariatric patient's relationship with food, friends, and family
Your Bariatric Journey
In this episode, Janine talks to nutritionist Elizabeth Anderson with CrackerJack Nutrition. Elizabeth is a registered and licensed dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition and promises “no judgment, no shame,” just practical advice that can make a positive difference in your life. Find out more at www.crackerjacknutrition.com.
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Jessica Weber: The Bariatric Experience - An interview with a Bariatric Patient two years out
Your Bariatric Journey
A reality of massive weight-loss is dealing with your changing body, including loose skin and plastic surgery. Janine talks to bariatric patient Jessica Weber. Jessica has been documenting her weight-loss journey on Instagram @gypsyj44, with a focus on issues relating to the aesthetics of loose skin.
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Dr. Randy Seeley: The Science of Obesity - A deep dive on the science behind weight gain
Your Bariatric Journey
Janine converses with Dr. Randy Seeley, a Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Seeley serves as the Director of the Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center and works in understanding the physiology of obesity. He takes Janine on a deep dive of the chemistry behind why the human body gains weight, what triggers the desire to eat, and how food affects the body.
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Mili Metz: The Support Group - Working together to help one another
Your Bariatric Journey
Mili Metz is a former bariatric support group leader. Janine and Mili discuss the importance of support groups for bariatric patients and how a support group can help a patient to succeed in their bariatric journey. The journey is easier when we travel together!
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Nikki: The Bariatric Foodie - Foods to Enjoy and Avoid for Bariatric Patients
Your Bariatric Journey
Bariatric Patient (and part-time gardener) Nikki Lynn shares with us how you can still be a foodie, even post Bariatric Surgery. Nikki and Janine talk about how just because you're undergoing weight loss, you do not have to suffer bland, boring foods. You can still live the full life you deserve post-surgery, and Nikki can teach you how.
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Lou Schopfer: Long Term Bariatric Lifestyle - Years After Procedure
Your Bariatric Journey
In this episode, Janine speaks with Lou Schopfer, a bariatric patient who underwent gastric sleeve surgery in 2014. Since that time, Lou has lost over 100 pounds and advocates for bariatric surgery as a means for transforming the lives of others like himself. He shares the story of his life, from the roots of his struggles with obesity, the questions he had before the surgery, and how his life dramatically improved afterwards.
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Kristin Lloyd: Bariatric Fears - The Mindset of the Bariatric Patient
Your Bariatric Journey
n this episode, Janine speaks with Kristin Lloyd, a psychotherapist and mindset coach for bariatric patients, who shares the story of her own Bariatric Journey. During their conversation, Kristen and Janine connect over the common issues worrying many Bariatric Patients and how to help address and overcome any fears you may have if you’re considering weight-loss surgery.
info_outlineJanine interviews dietitian and therapist Megan Moore. Megan holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Washington State University and has been working with bariatric patients since 2013. We discuss:
- What a pre-surgery bariatric diet looks like, and why it is so restrictive.
- The flexibility of a diet post-surgery, including the best foods to eat and whether a strict low-carb or high-protein diet is necessary after weight-loss surgery.
- The stages of weight loss after surgery, and the healing process the stomach must go through to return patients to their best selves.
- Examples of recommended meals for bariatric patients, both before and after surgery.
- Ways bariatric patients can cook food that will minimize complications post-surgery and make tasty meals.
- The “three week stall”, and what bariatric patients can expect from weight loss in the early months.
- The commonality of struggles bariatric patients face, and the resources those patients can turn to.
Megan can be found at her website, My Bariatric Dietitian. Her website is a comprehensive resource for bariatric patients at any stage of their weight-loss journey, and provides understanding and encouragement. She is also active on Pinterest and Instagram, where she posts recipes that she suggests for bariatric patients. Her book of recipes, “The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan: Recipes and Guidance for Life Before and After Surgery”, is available now on Amazon.
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