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Category: Gastric bypass

  • Truth About Weight Loss Surgery: Nourishing Our Bodies for Optimal Health

    After 5 and a half years with gastric bypass and previous lapband experience, I learned about macros and their application to my life. Growing up with food morality, I believed weight loss surgery would solve everything. However, I realized it’s just one tool in managing health. Learning moderation empowers us, and individual health journeys take…

  • NEW Podcast Episode!

    In this week’s installment of “The Bari Chronicles,” Tash and Damo delve into an insightful discussion with Dr. Sally Ng, an accomplished Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Join us as we explore Dr. Ng’s expertise in addressing the unique challenges and solutions related to excess skin after weight loss. This episode promises valuable insights for those…

  • TRIGGER WARNING – SA

    Hands up 🙌🏻 if you came to need WLS because you used food to cope with trauma. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is a common story for so many of us here. Sure there are many other reasons that WLS might be indicated but I am wanting to talk to…

  • My love of smoothie bowls

    My love of smoothie bowls

    I swear that I never tire of these pretty little bowls of deliciousness. The products that I generally use to make these are Feel Good VLCD shakes and Pure Botany Purveyor Superfood and Fruit Powders. I guess they really just make me happy to look at and to eat! 🥰

  • WTF Wednesday

    NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS There is something that I have had to realise and it seemed to take me a long time to come to this point and I thought I would share it today for whomever may benefit from it. The common denominator in my life is me. If I wanted things to change and…

  • THROWBACK THURSDAY

    The first pic was taken a few months after my WLS when I had blown a hernia in one of my incisions (it was fixed a few weeks later – right before Christmas) but I was finally getting brave enough to take pics of myself! And then 👉🏻 This morning. I think it is safe…

  • The Ways We Change! Post Weight Loss Surgery

    If I had known myself six years ago, I would have witnessed a completely different version of me. I had reached a point where hope was scarce, and I had given up on myself and my future. Frustration and bitterness consumed me, as I endured daily pain, yearning desperately for a change. I watched my…

  • Season 2 of The Bari Chronicles begins.

  • So what do you eat after weight loss surgery?

    Oh if only I had a dollar for every time I asked that question! At 5 years post op my food days are still fairly much as they have been for years. I prioritise protein, I eat a lower carb diet and do that to avoid dumping syndrome which can go along with Gastric Bypass,…

  • No Regrets

    No Regrets

    Gastric bypass remains the best decision for my health that I have ever made. It is nearly 5 years since my surgery and I’m so glad I did this. I would love to answer any questions about by post WLS life that you might have xx