Bariatric Surgery Dietitians

For Prospective Patients

Bariatric Surgery Is Lifechanging

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We can support you on your journey. The first step is a referral by your healthcare provider.

Our Registered Bariatric Dietitians specialise in supporting Bariatric Surgery patients with preparing for surgery and adjusting their diet for their new life.

You are in safe hands with your Nutrition & Life Bariatric Dietitian. They have helped hundreds of clients like you with their bariatric pre-operative and post-operative care.

We've prepared some information below to answer some common questions to put your mind at ease.
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What Can I Learn From Nutrition & Life?

What does a Bariatric Dietitian Do?

Bariatric Dietitians are specialists in providing nutrition-related care to patients of Bariatric Surgeons.

They can help you:

• Get ready for surgery by modifying your diet
• Make lifestyle changes before and after surgery
• Adjust your diet after surgery to prevent discomfort

Bariatric Dietitians will work closely with both patients and surgeons.
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Talk to your healthcare professional to suggest Nutrition & Life for your Bariatric diet support.

We get it! It's not easy

You're struggling with:

• Your body is fighting weight loss methods
• You wish being fit and healthy was easy
• You're scared - that this is an option to prevent further health issues

You might think that:

• What if it doesn't work.... (it does)
• It will change your whole life....(it will)

These are the concerns we'll cover when we work with you and your surgeon.

Get Expert Help

Why Choose Us?

• Our team has the training and experience you can trust.
• A Registered Dietitian has to maintain ethical and evidence-based techniques to ensure the highest standard of care for their patients.
• We are committed to giving you the training to maintain your healthy relationship with food for the long-term.
• Skip parking or traffic hassles.
• Meet us face-to-face in our Dunedin Clinic at Mercy Hospital or our Christchurch Clinic at Longhurst.