Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast

Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast Bariatric Nutritionist Jacqui Lewis explores Bariatric everything with the top players in the field.

Fast track to your weight loss surgery success
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28/02/2026

Why bariatric hair loss hits 4 months LATER.

Notice hair shedding months after surgery? 💇‍♀️ It’s not a coincidence—it’s the hair follicle cycle. Kate Fuss, PA-C explains the "shock" to the system and how to salvage your hair using the building blocks of protein.

Going through the shed? Comment 'Listen' for Kate’s best advice on nutrition for hair health. ✨

27/02/2026

Why is driving at night getting so much harder? 🧐

"I thought it was just my eyes getting worse with age."

We hear this all the time! But for bariatric patients, blurry night vision or struggling to see street signs is often a major red flag for Vitamin A deficiency.

In our latest podcast episode, Kate Fuss, PA-C, founder of Banana Bariatrics, breaks down why "normal" aging isn't always the answer and why your lab work needs a closer look. 🩺

Do you struggle with night driving? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Not listened yet? Comment "Listen" and I’ll send the link to your DMs! 👁️

24/02/2026

Medical info doesn’t have to be scary! 🩺 Kate Fuss, Physician Assistant-Certified and founder of Banana Bariatrics , makes it approachable, easy to understand, and practical — so you can take control of your health. 💡

Not listened yet? 👇 Comment ‘Listen’ to get the episode link!

Are you blaming “getting older”… when it could be a deficiency?In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Kate Fuss, PA-C — ...
24/02/2026

Are you blaming “getting older”… when it could be a deficiency?

In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Kate Fuss, PA-C — Founder of .bariatrics — to unpack the subtle clinical signs many bariatric patients overlook, including the “normal lab” trap that leaves people symptomatic but undiagnosed.

Small symptoms matter.

🎧 Not listened yet? Comment LISTEN and we’ll send you the episode link.

Hair loss after bariatric surgery isn’t random — and it’s not just about hair.In this episode, we break down:• Why shedd...
22/02/2026

Hair loss after bariatric surgery isn’t random — and it’s not just about hair.

In this episode, we break down:
• Why shedding hits at 4–6 months
• Why protein is protective
• Why bone health matters just as much

🎧 Comment LISTEN and we’ll send you the episode link.

20/02/2026

🚨 NOW STREAMING 🎧

Meal prep ✅ Protein goals ✅ Healthy diet ✅
…But it still might not be enough after bariatric surgery.

Kate Fuss explains why your surgically altered anatomy and absorption changes mean supplements aren’t optional — they’re essential for long-term health.

Comment LISTEN and we’ll send you the link 💬

🚨 NOW STREAMING 🎧Recovery after weight loss surgery is more than just the scale — it’s about nourishment, hair health, a...
19/02/2026

🚨 NOW STREAMING 🎧

Recovery after weight loss surgery is more than just the scale — it’s about nourishment, hair health, and long-term sustainability.

In this episode, Jacqui Lewis is joined by Kate Fuss founder of Banana Bariatrics to talk about post-surgery nutrition, preventing hair loss, and how to support your body in the first year and beyond.

This is practical, real-world advice every bariatric patient needs to hear.

🎧 Comment LISTEN and we’ll send you the link 💬

Bariatrics, OpNutrition

18/02/2026

Coming this week 🎧

After bariatric surgery, your body only stores about 2–3 weeks of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

In this episode, Kate Fuss , PA-C, explains why thiamine deficiency can escalate quickly — and how early symptoms like confusion, weakness, or difficulty walking should never be ignored.

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17/02/2026

Coming this week 🎧

“My calcium is always normal, so I don’t need supplements.”

In this upcoming episode, Kate Fuss , PA-C, explains why normal calcium labs don’t always mean your bones are protected — and what bariatric patients need to understand long term.

💬 Missed last episode? Comment LISTEN and we’ll send the link.

14/02/2026

On the pill and bleeding every month? That’s not a true period.

In this episode, Jacqui Lewis and Lara Briden unpack why pill bleeds are withdrawal bleeds — and what that means for hormone health.

💬 Haven’t listened yet? Comment LISTEN and we’ll send the link.

📲 What you might’ve missed 👀Painful periods, heavy bleeds, and pill cycles aren’t “normal.”Food, stress & hormones all a...
11/02/2026

📲 What you might’ve missed 👀

Painful periods, heavy bleeds, and pill cycles aren’t “normal.”
Food, stress & hormones all affect your cycle.

🎧 Comment “Listen” for the episode link!

💜 Thank you, Lara Briden!A heartfelt thank you to Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary for joining the Australian Weig...
10/02/2026

💜 Thank you, Lara Briden!

A heartfelt thank you to Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary for joining the Australian Weight Loss Surgery Podcast and for sharing the episode with her community.

We’re so grateful for the thoughtful, evidence-based conversation around hormones, menstrual health, and long-term wellbeing. It’s been wonderful to see how many people this episode has resonated with.

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