Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Support

Bariatric surgery has become an option for people who have been unsuccessful at losing weight despite various diets, exercises, or weight loss medications. New Zealanders who have bariatric surgery overseas may not receive the dietitian care they need (important during the first two years after bariatric surgery). 

As a Bariatric Dietitian I can help you with:

• A full nutritional analysis and assessment before surgery, with a nutrition plan based on your health, food choices, lifestyle, and personal needs.

• Working with your GP to arrange blood tests and treat any vitamin or mineral deficiencies before surgery.

• Helping you safely reintroduce food after surgery.

• Nutrition and weight loss monitoring after surgery, approximately every three months for two years, or as needed.

• Helping with symptoms and working with your GP or surgeon when needed.

• Helping you sustain your weight loss.

• Helping you stabilize your weight if you reach your goal weight and continue to lose too much weight.