Bariatric Dietitian Nutritionist for Healthy Habits
Bariatric surgery is a significant step toward achieving your health and weight goals. However, the surgery is essentially useless if you don't change your nutrition and lifestyle habits. As bariatric dietitians, we're here to help you on this big step toward better health.
Support for all stages of your bariatric journey.
As your bariatric nutritionists, we'll help you learn bariatric nutrition habits and start practicing them in your day-to-day life so your transition after the surgery is much easier. Data supports that making nutritional changes before the surgery leads to long-term success. Pre-surgery nutrition also helps to optimize surgical outcomes by reducing risks and enhancing recovery. We work closely with your bariatric team to coordinate your care.
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Pre-Surgery Nutrition
After bariatric surgery, you need nutritional guidance to meet your nutrient needs while maintaining a steady, healthy rate of weight loss. Proper post-op nutrition also lowers your risk of complications as your body adjusts to the changes.
We work closely with your surgical team to make sure your post-op reintroduction diet, and every stage of nutrition counseling after it, is safe for you.
Post-Surgery Nutrition
Long-Term Bariatric Nutrition
If you’re more than a year out from bariatric surgery and finding it hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle, or you’ve noticed weight regain, we can help you regain your health and keep it.
As your bariatric dietitian, the answer is almost always the same: building sustainable habits that support long-term weight loss, not another short-term plan.
Our approach to building healthy habits for bariatric surgery.
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Bariatric Nutrition Guidelines: Learn how to incorporate bariatric nutrition guidelines such as portion size, water intake, and protein goals into your routine.
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Nutrient Monitoring: Regular assessments to ensure you’re meeting your vitamin and mineral needs, with expert guidance on taking supplements.
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Emotional and Behavioral Support: Address the psychological aspects of eating, helping you develop a healthy relationship with food and cope with any emotional challenges.
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Ongoing Follow-Up: Continuous support and adjustments to your nutrition plan as your body adapts to the changes over time.
Expert guidance from a bariatric dietitian with years of experience.
Why do you need a dietitian who specializes in bariatrics?
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Bariatric nutrition is a highly specialized field and not all dietitians are trained in it. For someone with bariatric surgery, much of the nutrition advice out there that are for people without surgery may or may not apply to you. Plus, you will have some additional nutrition guidelines to keep in mind if you do have the surgery.
Nutrition Support for all Surgery Types
Gastric Sleeve
Smaller stomach capacity calls for careful portion sequencing and an early protein focus
Gastric Bypass
Rerouted digestion changes nutrient absorption, so vitamin and mineral monitoring matters
Gastric Band
Adjustable restriction means your eating plan evolves as your band is adjusted
Revision Surgery
Second-time patients need a plan that accounts for what didn't work the first time
Meet Jane
Your Personal Bariatric Dietitian Nutritionist
My approach to nutrition care is all about creating lasting, positive change rather than relying on quick fixes or fad diets. I combine my expertise in nutrition counseling with the principles of behavioral science to help you build habits that stick.
We accept most major insurances
For other insurances, we can provide you a coded invoice (superbill) that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
FAQs
How soon before surgery should I start working with a bariatric nutritionist?
As early as possible. It gives you time to build habits before surgery, not just follow a diet for a few weeks.
Do I need a bariatric nutritionist if my surgical program already has one?
Most programs offer general guidance but limited support after you leave. We fill that gap for the months and years after.
What if I'm years past surgery and have regained weight?
Weight regain is common and treatable. We help you identify what's shifted and rebuild a sustainable plan.
Does insurance cover bariatric nutrition counseling?
We accept most major insurance plans, and provide a superbill if we're out-of-network.
What does a bariatric dietitian do?
I help you prepare for surgery and rebuild your eating habits afterward, covering protein targets, portion sizes, supplement needs, and food tolerance as your body changes. The goal isn’t just getting you through surgery. It’s building the habits that keep the weight off long after.