Need resources to help with your bariatric lifestyle? Check out our Bariatric Tools page with meal plans, recipes, GLP-1 guide, etc. AD: Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: BSS10 to save $ Podcast Guests: Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN Registered & Licensed Dietitian Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute Orlando, FL Email: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics Bariatric Dietitian ...
Jun 18, 2025•14 min
Are you doing everything right—eating well, moving more, maybe even taking GLP-1 meds after surgery—and still feel exhausted or stuck on the scale? Here’s a truth bomb: if your sleep is off, your immune system weakens, your hunger hormones can be affected, and your weight loss can stall. Before you roll your eyes and think, “I know, I know—I should go to bed earlier,” I want you to hang tight. Because what you’re probably not being told is just how critical sleep is for your immune system, weigh...
Jun 04, 2025•12 min
Resources: Need resources to help with your bariatric lifestyle? Check out our Bariatric Tools page with meal plans, recipes, GLP-1 guide, etc. AD: Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: BSS10 to save $ Podcast Guests: Guest: Aaron J. Goodman Attorney Email: attorney_aaron@yahoo.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-goodman-44b41612 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: "I love Dr. Susan and Bariatric Surgery Success." I...
May 21, 2025•29 min
Resources: Need resources to help with your bariatric lifestyle? Check out our Bariatric Tools page with our food-mood guide, meal plans, recipes, GLP-1 guide, etc. AD: Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: BSS10 to save $ Podcast Guests: Aaron J. Goodman Attorney Email: attorney_aaron@yahoo.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-goodman-44b41612 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: "I love Dr. Susan and Bariatric Surge...
May 07, 2025•24 min
Resources: Need resources to help with your bariatric lifestyle? Check out our Bariatric Tools page with meal plans, recipes, GLP-1 guide, etc. AD: Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: BSS10 to save $ Podcast Guests: Catherine E Page MEd, RD, LDN Endoscopic Dietitian Email: cpage5@bwh.harvard.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-page-26686725/ Brigham and Women's Center for Weight Management and Wellness: https://www.br...
Apr 23, 2025•28 min
AD: Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: BSS10 to save $ Resources: Need resources to help with your bariatric lifestyle? Check out our Bariatric Tools page with meal plans, recipes, GLP-1 guide, etc. Freebie: Sheet Pan Dinners Podcast Guests: Connie Stapleton, Ph.D. Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com BariAftercare: The Podcast Mind Prep The Book: How To Prepare for Bariatric Surgery and Live as a Healthy Post-Op: Mind Prep: T...
Apr 09, 2025•23 min
AD: Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: BSS10 to save $ Resources: Need resources to help with your bariatric lifestyle? Check out our Bariatric Tools page with meal plans, recipes, GLP-1 guide, etc. Quoted: Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN Registered & Licensed Dietitian Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute Orlando, FL Email: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics Bariatric Dietiti...
Mar 26, 2025•10 min
AD: Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: BSS10 to save $ Resources: Need resources to help with your bariatric lifestyle? Check out our Bariatric Tools page with meal plans, recipes, GLP-1 guide, etc. Quoted: Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN Registered & Licensed Dietitian Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute Orlando, FL Email: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics Bariatric Dietiti...
Mar 12, 2025•12 min
Are you using or considering GLP-1s? Did you know that the right nutrition can help minimize some of those not-so-nice side effects including acid reflux, nausea, the big C…constipation and muscle mass loss. Want GLP-1 success without so many issues? These nutrition strategies can make all the difference. Find out 6 nutrients you need now. See full transcript on website episode 183 podcast player AD: Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Cod...
Feb 26, 2025•13 min
AD: Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save $ Podcast Guests: Bill Streetman bill@whs-newlife.com SimpleNotEasyBook.com Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplenoteasybook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.streetman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WLSFA/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZcxFazc_4 Book: "Simple…not Easy: Escaping the Prison of Obesity" (available on Amazon) Resources: Rat...
Feb 12, 2025•26 min
Is today one of those days when you’re thinking to yourself…I’ve been working so hard since my bariatric surgery and I’m not where I want to be. It’s just not happening for me. I feel like I’m sliding backwards. I’m burned out. I hear you. At times, it does seem like there are so many ‘to-dos’ after surgery that you can feel overwhelmed. "You mean, I have to do this forever?" Take a deep breath…. it’s time for a little soul care. Let’s look at what I call radical doability before and after baria...
Jan 29, 2025•12 min
Visit Procarenow.com now for all of your vitamin and mineral, calcium and protein needs. Use Code: Susan10 to save $ Podcast Guests: Connie Stapleton, Ph.D. Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com BariAftercare: The Podcast Mind Prep The Book: How To Prepare for Bariatric Surgery and Live as a Healthy Post-Op: Mind Prep: The Book BariAftercare Daily Progress Journal Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN Registered & Licensed Dietitian Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute Orlando, ...
Jan 15, 2025•25 min
Did you know that huge, rapid weight loss whether from bariatric surgery, weight loss meds or a hybrid of the two can result in a 20-25% loss of muscle mass? Did you catch that? 20-25% loss of muscle mass! Yes, they’re all the rage right now….weight loss medications also known as obesity meds and GLP-1 medications. As medical professionals, we tend to use the term obesity medications. Why? Because obesity truly is a disease and these meds treat more than just weight with positive effects on diab...
Dec 18, 2024•23 min
Are you feeling some stress right now from all of the holiday events plus your own shopping and preparation? Need a long winter’s nap? Is your sleep being affected or are you just not getting enough of it right now? About how many hours of sleep a night do you average? Five or less? Seven or more? What do you think? Can getting the sleep your body craves keep you from feeling hungry? Could a good night’s sleep even affect your weight and that dreaded weight regain after surgery? Here’s what you ...
Dec 04, 2024•11 min
I can almost hear you moan as you say to me, “how do I survive the holidays without weight regain? What can I eat? What about dessert? Can I drink a holiday cocktail? Can I have my favorite foods without kicking in cravings or imploding my nutrition plan?” Bariatric dietitian Gayle Smith joins me to answer all of your holiday questions so you have a plan. Podcast Guest: Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN Registered & Licensed Dietitian Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute Orlando,...
Nov 20, 2024•23 min
“I don’t want to regain weight. I’m not so sure that I want to go back to a regular diet either. What if my cravings come back?” I hear you and I hear this a lot. These questions are totally valid. How do you eat for long term success after bariatric surgery? Let’s go beyond the surgery and look at 7 smart-eating tips for bariatric success now and down the road. RESOURCES: FREEBIE: Protein: 10 tips that work daily for a successful journey Helpful podcast episodes: Can’t Poop? Add these 7 foods t...
Nov 06, 2024•18 min
It’s not the before mindset, it’s the after surgery mindset a few years down the track when you fall back into those old habits.That’s the headspace no one talks about prior to surgery. Until now. You don’t want to miss this. Bariatric psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton joins me to share what to do down the road when the wheels fall off. Whether its from self sabotage, or sabotage by those who love you, emotional eating, bullying, depression…/whatever it is…we’re talking about how to go from a se...
Oct 23, 2024•21 min
This is an exciting time, isn’t it? You’ve had metabolic and bariatric surgery and your new transformation has begun. But who are we kidding? It can also be a time of confusion and uncertainty. What do you eat now? In the next few days? What about these first 6-8 weeks? It can be overwhelming but I’m here to help you. I have helpful tips and suggested recommendations so you get the best outcome on your new journey. Tip 1: you will fill up much more quickly than you did before surgery. Because yo...
Oct 08, 2024•15 min
"Should I take biotin for my hair loss?" "My hair’s falling out since my surgery. What can I do to stop it?" I’m asked both of these questions frequently in my Facebook group. Are you experiencing this too and have the same questions? What can you do about it? The right nutrition strategies are so important after your surgery. I’ll answer the biotin question plus share specific foods to include in your diet for new hair growth. Offers and Resources: Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vitamin, ...
Sep 25, 2024•15 min
What do you think about when you hear the term bariatric-friendly food? Boring, maybe tasteless? What is bariatric-friendly food anyway? Is it easy to prepare and yummy to eat? I want you to meet culinary dietitian Regina Ragone who has spent years creating delectable recipes for Family Circle Weight Watchers magazines. She has test kitchen secrets to share for making bariatric-friendly food you will love. From knives to cutting boards, salt and frozen foods Regina shares many things she learned...
Sep 11, 2024•19 min
Have you had alcohol since your surgery? Did you notice that you got tipsy from just a few sips? Were you thinking to yourself...hey, what’s going on here…I've only had a few sips and feel a buzz. That’s because alcohol absorbs way faster after metabolic and bariatric surgery especially if you had gastric bypass or a gastric sleeve. Is alcohol risky? How much can you drink and how fast will you become intoxicated? If you drink alcohol after surgery or you have friends or family who’ve had surger...
Aug 28, 2024•12 min
“How much weight can I expect to lose after bariatric surgery?” This is probably the most common question that Gayle, Isabel and I are asked. How much will I lose the first month, at 3 and 6 months and then a year down the track? What IS realistic for you to expect? Are there factors that will affect your weight loss? Bariatric dietitians Gayle and Isabel join me to answer all your questions. Don’t miss this podcast. It's going to be a good discussion. Podcast Guests: Bariatric Dietitian Isabel ...
Aug 14, 2024•31 min
What if you could get a ‘leg up’ on your bariatric surgery? If you had a nutrition game plan to put into action before surgery to boost your chances of success even more. Bariatric surgery is a terrific tool to help you lose weight and so much more. The surgery can improve blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease called MASLD in the medical world. It’s basically an umbrella term for medical conditions tied to a buildup of fat in the liv...
Jul 31, 2024•12 min
Go keto! It’s definitely your answer after bariatric surgery or so you’ve been told. But is the keto diet the way to go after bariatric surgery? Maybe the scale is starting to creep back up and you don’t like it at all. Go keto and lose that weight. But will a keto diet truly keep the weight off? And what about your muscle mass?Does a keto diet protect that? My answer, keto no, it’s not a top shelf strategy for after bariatric surgery. I’ll tell you why. Visit Procarenow.com for all of your vita...
Jul 17, 2024•14 min
Congratulations, you’ve worked hard on your journey and, lost a significant amount of weight. But now, you have this …hanging skin… sometimes called an apron… that may cover your thighs and genitals, and your back. You’ve been thinking about having it removed. Maybe a panniculectomy is right for you. A panni what? A panniculectomy is often done after bariatric surgery or other extreme weight loss to remove excess skin. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Alexandra Zubowicz joins me to answer all your question...
Jun 26, 2024•24 min
Leafy greens feel so light and airy so you don’t necessarily think of them as being a nutrition powerhouse. But they are! Leafy greens make the who’s who list when it comes to nutrition. And they’re bariatric friendly. I'm sharing with you six nutrition benefits of leafy greens you’ll want to take advantage of now in your bariatric 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 trans...
Jun 12, 2024•11 min
What relationship do you think changes the most after bariatric surgery? This might surprise you! The relationship that may change the MOST is the one you have with yourself! Think about it. Your health is way more than just a number on the scales. It’s about your entire self including your mind, body and spirit. So even though you had bariatric surgery, the focus needs to be on ALL areas of your life. This is especially true in the process of losing weight as all relationships change right alon...
May 29, 2024•24 min
Protein bars. They’re so quick and easy. But are they just candy in disguise or can they be a bariatric-friendly choice? There are zillions of bars to choose from and they can be so confusing to decipher the labels. What’s a good choice? What’s just a candy bar in a trendy wrapper? Isabel, Gayle and I will tell you how to pick the best protein bars. Podcast Guests: Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD Bariatric Coordinator UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia Email: ggw5ud@uvahealth.org Gayle Braz...
May 15, 2024•28 min
Don’t you just love a good cup of coffee? Plus the boost to your energy level and the way it helps fine-tune your focus. But, there’s more to coffee than just caffeine. You’re going to like the other health benefits too. 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% Sign up for the Breaking Down Nutrition ne...
May 01, 2024•11 min
Can’t poop? Feeling miserable, bloated? Trying to drink fluids but you still can’t go? You probably hear the word fiber almost as often as you do protein. You need action now, in more ways than one, right? Let’s get to the specific fiber foods that you can add to your diet to help you poop. 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 Us...
Apr 17, 2024•13 min
