Life after weight-loss surgery: Nutrition and beyond

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Life after weight-loss surgery: Nutrition and beyond

By Clarice Hebblethwaite
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After weight-loss surgery, it can take time for a person to accept and appreciate their new appearance [Image: iStock.com – Maria Korneeva]

Health practitioner support for weight-loss surgery is rising. Dietition Clarice Hebblethwaite provides information on nutritional and behavioural support for patients after surgery

Key points, The demographic for patients having weight-loss surgery in New Zealand is changing to a lower-BMI population, and demand has increased. Unique nutri, Education Blue W/ Grey Background W/ Padding
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