"Gut Health" with Featured Speaker: Katie Chapmon, MS, RD

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of gut health in relation to weight loss after bariatric surgery with expert Katie Chapmon.

Is your gut sabotaging your weight loss journey after bariatric surgery? 😖 Whether you're newly sleeved, years post-op, or on a GLP-1 medication—gut health MATTERS. In this special Bari Connected session sponsored by ProCare Health, we're diving deep with Katie Chapman, RD —an expert in bariatric nutrition, digestive wellness, and hormone health —to help you feel your absolute best from the inside out 💪🧬 Katie breaks down complex science into practical tools you can use TODAY. We cover everything from: What gut health and microbiome really mean The gut-brain connection (and why it's key for emotional stability and energy ⚡) Foods that heal (and those that harm) your post-op gut How to choose the best probiotics & prebiotics 💊 Signs of an unhealthy gut—and what to do about it Tips for fiber, protein, magnesium, hydration, and more! 🔗 Resources & Products Mentioned: 💊 ProCare Health Probiotics & Multivitamins: www.procarenow.com ✨ Use code KCnutrition10 for 10% OFF MORE PROCARE HEALTH & BARI CONNECTED RESOURCES Find Upcoming Support Groups: https://procarenow.com/pages/bari-connected Handouts and Resources From Support Groups…

People in this episode

Guest: Katie Chapmon

Topics covered

• gut health
• bariatric nutrition
• digestive wellness
• hormone health
• weight loss
• probiotics
• post-op care

Keywords

• gut health
• bariatric surgery
• microbiome
• probiotics
• prebiotics
• emotional stability
• nutrition
• hydration
• fiber
• protein

Sponsors

ProCare Health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bari Connected, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok

Products: ProCare Health Probiotics & Multivitamins

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