If you’ve had bariatric or metabolic surgery such as a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass, the right nutrition support is key to your long-term success. Whether your surgery was done here in New Zealand or overseas like in Turkey or Mexico, our experienced bariatric dietitian will help you recover well, prevent weight regain, and feel confident with your new way of eating.
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric or metabolic surgery, can be life-changing. Whether you’ve had a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass in New Zealand or overseas in Turkey or Mexico, your long-term results depend on what happens after surgery. That’s where specialised bariatric dietitian support comes in. Our role is to help you nourish, rebuild, and maintain your health for life.
“Bariatric nutrition” refers to the science of eating after weight loss surgery. It focuses on helping your smaller stomach and altered digestion get the nutrients you need to stay strong and healthy while supporting safe, sustainable weight loss.
It’s not about restriction, it’s about rebuilding your relationship with food in a way that supports your new body.
Working with an experienced bariatric dietitian or nutritionist helps you:
If you had surgery several years ago and your weight is starting to creep up again, this is common and can be reversed with the right support.
Before your operation, we guide you through a Very LowCalorie Diet (VLCD) to help reduce liver size and make surgery safer. You’ll learn how to transition into ketosis, manage hunger, and prepare your body nutritionally for the best surgical outcome.
Recovery happens in stages, from clear fluids to puréed foods, then soft textures and finally normal eating. We’ll help you:
Every plan is individualised to your surgery type and recovery pace.
Once you’re back to normal foods, our focus shifts tolong-term success. Together, we’ll:
Many New Zealanders travel to Turkey, Mexico, or Thailand for weight loss surgery because it’s faster and often cheaper.However, ongoing follow-up and nutrition support can be harder to access once you return home.
We work with clients who’ve had surgery overseas and now need help managing:
$600 NZD (including GST)
Our Fresh Start 3-Month Weight Loss Program has been specially adapted for people who’ve had bariatric surgery, whether recently, or several years ago and now struggling with weight regain. This structured package provides tailored nutrition, accountability, and expert guidance to help you get back on track and protect the results of your surgery.
Payment is required to secure your booking, and all sessions will be held online.
Both can help with healthy eating, but only a dietitian is trained and qualified to provide personalised medical nutrition therapy for complex conditions and postsurgical care. Dietitians are registered health professionals who can interpret blood tests, work with your GP or surgeon, and ensure your nutrition plan meets clinical standards. If you’ve had bariatric surgery, it’s always best to see a dietitian with experience in this area.
Our mission is to help you feel confident, nourished, and empowered to maintain your health long after surgery.
Book your Fresh Start Weight Loss Package today to get the right support for your journey.
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