About this episode

Bariatric dietitian Steph Wagner discusses post-surgery nutrition and food clarity for individuals at various stages of their weight loss journey.

Whether you're considering bariatric surgery , recently post-op , or years into your weight loss journey , questions about food, hunger, and confidence after surgery are completely normal—and you're not alone! In this episode of BariConnected , bariatric dietitian Steph Wagner MS RDN dives deep into post-surgery nutrition guidance and food clarity at every stage post-op , helping you navigate pre-op preparation , the first 6 months after surgery , long-term maintenance , and everything in between. Steph breaks down the common food challenges post-bariatric surgery , the mindset shifts needed in each stage , and practical strategies to rebuild confidence when life gets busy or the scale stalls . If you've ever wondered, "Should I be eating this by now?" or "Am I doing this right?" , this episode is packed with actionable advice, expert insights, and encouragement for every step of your weight loss surgery journey . What You'll Learn in This Episode: Patient priorities at each post-op stage: pre-surgery , 0-6 months , 6 months-2 years , 2-5 years , and 5+ years post-op Common questions and guidance for food, portions, and mindset at every stage How to identify normal struggles…

People in this episode

Guest: Steph Wagner

Topics covered

• bariatric surgery
• post-op nutrition
• weight loss journey
• food challenges
• mindset shifts
• confidence rebuilding

Keywords

• bariatric surgery
• nutrition guidance
• food clarity
• post-op
• weight loss
• mindset
• confidence
• plateaus
• rebound weight

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bariatric Food Coach, ProCare Health

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