Bariatric surgery part 2: Diet, nutrition and common issues. Presented by Merril Bohn, APD
In her second webinar Merril addressed the prevention of complications after bariatric surgery. These included appropriate nutritional supplementation, maladapted eating and weight regain.
Merril also looked at the specific management of clients who become pregnant after bariatric surgery.
Recommended reading is the latest clinical practice guideline update for bariatric surgery. It can assist with routine and difficult clinical decision-making.
About the presenter:
Merril Bohn is an APD and has been working in the area of Bariatric surgery for over 25 years. She has extensive experience in the area of gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy and Roux- En-Y gastric bypass. Merril was the first Allied Health dietitian representative on the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and NZ executive and has been instrumental in establishing both a networking and clinical program at the obesity surgery society conferences. Merril is a sought after speaker on bariatric nutrition and an active member of the health behaviour and weight management DAA Interest group.
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