Focus on: Iron-rich foods: red meat, spinach, lentils, fortified cereals Vitamin B12 sources: eggs, dairy, fish, and fortified foods Calcium-rich foods: dairy, fortified plant milks, leafy greens, tinned fish with bones Vitamin D: oily fish, eggs, and take a supplement in the winter (particularly important in the UK) Continue any supplements your bariatric team has recommended
No unnecessary hurdles
Two people both injecting 50 units might be on completely different treatment protocols, experiencing completely different side effect profiles, and getting completely different results
Most patients stay on treatment for at least 6 months to reach the target weight
One of the more enduring modern diets is keto, a diet that focuses on nearly no carbohydrates, moderate protein, and high fat
This can be a relief for those experiencing food noise, binge eating, or other disordered patternsthough its not a substitute for addressing the psychological roots