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Fiona Sammut, APD

Metabolic and bariatric surgery nutrition Part 1

22 Mar, 2024

The Basics

The presentation covers:

  • Why people seek treatment
  • Options available and outcomes
  • Supporting patients through conversations about treatments
  • Types of metabolic and bariatric surgeries performed in Australia
  • Updated guidelines on indications for surgery
  • Realistic expectations of outcomes from surgery
  • Nutritional Management of the bariatric surgical patient:
    • Basic pre-operative nutritional assessment
    • Preparation for surgery, goal setting and realistic expectations
    • Pre-op diet guidelines
    • Basic post op diet and eating behaviour guidelines
    • Immediate post-operative nutrition care

You may also be interested in Metabolic and bariatric surgery nutrition Part 2: Long Term Management and Part 3: Life stage Management

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About the Presenter

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. Fiona is a member of the Australian & New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS) , the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and the National Association of Clinical Obesity Services (NACOS) and has presented at many conferences and professional development seminars nationally and abroad.  Fiona welcomes opportunities to share and collaborate with colleagues to continually improve the experience and health of our clients.

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