Nourish WA

22/04/2026

It sucks when you eat “right” but still end up with an iron deficiency.

Or what about being a gastric bypass patient and needing vitamin B12 shots for the rest of your life?

Nutrient deficiencies and bariatric surgery often go hand-in-hand.

And with malabsorption and less gastric acid, sometimes - there’s nothing you can do about it.

🔥 SAVE this so you can remember the symptoms and catch that deficiency early on.

🙋‍♀️ Did you ever had a nutrient deficiency post-op? Which one?

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17/03/2026

Following weight loss surgery, alcohol is absorbed more quickly into the bloodstream, causing higher and longer peaks in blood alcohol level.

If you include, or are considering including alcohol following surgery, following are some of our recommendations:

🍹 Avoid all alcohol for at least the first three months following your surgery.

🍹 If you decide to reintroduce alcohol, do so with care. It may effect you much faster and one drink can feel like two or three.

🍹 Never drive after drinking alcohol, as even after one drink as you may be over the limit.

🍹 Look for lower alcohol or 0% alcohol options, or dilute drinks with plenty of ice and soda water.

🍹 Avoid sugary mixer drinks with spirits. Soda water with wedges of citrus work well.

🍹 Pour smaller glasses and measure spirits.

Don't forget to share amongst the bariatric community to help keep everybody safe.

21/02/2026

💬 Comment “RESET” for our book to help you tackle regain and break through long weight stalls.

Let’s talk about the thing nobody wants to say out loud…

You’ve regained some weight.
And now you’re spiraling in your own head like:

“Is it happening all over again?”
“Am I slipping back?”
“Will I ever feel in control again?”

📚 Studies have shown that weight regain post-surgery is common - up to 35% of patients experience it within a few years.

But here’s what they don’t always tell you: you can ABSOLUTELY turn it around. Without punishing yourself with bland food and icky protein shakes.

That’s exactly why we wrote The Big Reset: a book that helps you reboot, without shame.

✔️ Evidence-based strategies that work
✔️ A method that teaches you to be gentle with yourself (because you deserve that)
✔️ A plan to stop self-sabotaging and start feeling steady again
✔️ 2-week meal plan + 24 recipes to make food feel simple again

If you need clear guidance on how to get the scale moving again without going back to restrictive dieting?

💬 Comment “RESET” and to get started!

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11/02/2026

04/10/2025

Given the wet weather hasn’t quite disappeared just yet, today was a good day to stay inside & stock up the freezer stash with some pork & cabbage dumplings. These are a great, portion controlled high protein option for the soft food stage after bariatric surgery & beyond. They freeze well so you can just pull a couple out at a time, pop them in the steamer & dinner is done in under 20 minutes. I used a Thermomix recipe (will pop the recipe in the comments) but it could easily be converted to a manual recipe if you don’t have a Thermomix - just requires a bit more chopping! I also made life a bit easier & used gyoza wrappers from the local Asian supermarket just to save time. Great little project for the kids to help with in the school holidays too!!

Happy eating 😋 xx

20/08/2025

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26/05/2025

Celebrating the return of soup season with a big bowl of minestrone 🍲

07/04/2025

📢 Hey Busselton and surrounds 📢

Mark your calendars because the Healthy Eating Activity & Lifestyle (HEAL) program is coming to you in May!

The free eight-week program will teach you about healthy eating, exercise and improving your mental wellbeing.

Join the HEAL program at:

📍 High Street Hall, Blue Room – 47 Bussell Highway
🕜 Thursdays from 10:30am – 12:30pm, starting on 8 May
📞 Call 0461 557 906 or email wachs-sw.healthpromotion@health.wa.gov.au to reserve your place

11/02/2025

Let’s celebrate all those little wins that make a BIG difference! 🙌🏻

How many of these 10 goals did you tick off this Positive Habit Bariatric Bingo?

Let us know in the comments below 👇🏻 👇🏻 👇🏻

23/01/2025

Great high protein lunch idea for work days or to make with the kids!

23/10/2024

A reminder of why you need to take your vitamin supps for life after bariatric surgery……

It was thought to be an “18th century disease” until it was detected in Perth. Doctors at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital fear its resurgence could be fuelled by something affecting all of us.

13/09/2024

Nourishment is a form of self love. 🧡