Metabolic and bariatric surgery nutrition Part 2- Long-term management. Fiona Sammut, APD
Long-term management is the second of Fiona’s three-part series on metabolic and bariatric nutrition. Due to the irreversible changes from this surgery, long-term follow up and management of these clients is vital.
Learn about:
- How to assess and manage gastrointestinal symptoms (significant and ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms are NOT normal)
- How to monitor and treat micronutrient deficiencies
- Preserving lean muscle mass and bone density
- Education about the importance of eating behaviours
Fiona Sammut has 25 years’ experience as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. She started her career at Austin Health and has worked in a wide range of clinical areas in public and private services. As part of the team at Darebin Weight Loss Surgery over the last 18 years, Fiona has supported thousands of clients over their weight management journeys and has developed a vast experience of all aspects of metabolic and bariatric surgery nutrition management and gastrointestinal health. Fiona has a special interest in micronutrient management, pregnancy and disordered eating following bariatric surgery, and is very passionate about patient centred approach to client management.
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