Nutrition Support Before and After Bariatric Surgery

Ongoing care designed to support your health and confidence after surgery.

Nutrition Support
Manage Regain Risk

Targeted nutrition support to maintain healthy weight outcomes long-term.

Address Nutritient Deficiencies

Identify, prevent, and manage nutrient deficiencies following bariatric procedures.

Improve Long Term Health

Sustainable nutrition strategies to support physical health, energy, and mental wellbeing.

Nutrition for Sustainable Change

Our dietitians focus on building habits that support health well beyond the early stages of bariatric surgery. Ongoing nutrition care helps you meet your body’s changing needs, protect muscle mass, and maintain energy as weight and appetite shift over time. You will get clear, practical guidance that fits real routines, helping you manage portions, protein intake, hydration, and supplementation with confidence.

Support is personalised to your surgery type, health history, and lifestyle. The emphasis is on consistency, flexibility, and understanding how your body responds, rather than strict rules. Regular reviews help identify challenges early, address nutrient gaps, and adjust strategies as life changes. With the right nutrition support, you can reduce regain risk, protect long term health, and feel more confident maintaining progress in everyday life.

Prepare Recover
Prepare, Recover
& Thrive

Build strong foundations, support healing, and maintain long term health with personalised bariatric nutrition care.

Find The Right Support For You

Bariatric nutrition support through flexible in person and online telehealth consultations across Australia.

Find the right

Areas we provide support

We offer accessible, flexible services designed to meet people wherever they are in Australia. We offer both in person appointments and online telehealth consultations, making it easier to access consistent nutrition care regardless of location, mobility, or schedule. All support is provided by Accredited Practising Dietitians who are registered, experienced, and trained to deliver evidence based care.

Working with an accredited dietitian means your nutrition support is safe, personalised, and grounded in clinical expertise. Our team brings compassion, understanding, and practical experience to every consultation, creating a supportive space where progress feels achievable. Care is tailored to your goals, health needs, and daily life, with strategies designed to deliver meaningful, lasting results. Whether you prefer face to face care or the convenience of online support, our approach focuses on clear guidance, respectful care, and long term wellbeing.

Gastric Bypass

Specialist nutrition support to manage intake, prevent deficiencies, and support long term health after surgery.

Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve)

Tailored nutrition guidance to support healing, portion tolerance, and sustainable eating habits after surgery.

Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap Band)

Practical nutrition support to optimise tolerance, manage adjustments, and maintain balanced nutrition.

Gastric Balloon

Short-term, structured nutrition guidance to support weight loss and healthy habits during treatment.

Duodenal Switch / BPD

Specialist nutrition care to manage high deficiency risk and support long term health outcomes.

our areas of expertise

Our areas of expertise include nutrition support across a range of bariatric procedures, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, gastric balloon, and duodenal switch. Delivered by Accredited Practising Dietitians, our care is evidence based, compassionate, and practical. Support is available through in person and online consultations Australia wide.

Pre-Surgery Preperation

Tailored nutrition plans, including protocols like Optifast, to prepare your body for surgery and support recovery outcomes.

Pre-Surgery Preperation

Post-Surgery Recovery

Step-by-step guidance through dietary stages (fluid->puree->soft->regular), supporting healing and food tolerance.

Post-Surgery Recovery
Nutrient & Supplement Management

Nutrient & Supplement Management

Focus on protein, vitamins and minerals, with supplement guidance and regular blood test reviews to prevent deficiencies.

Long-Term Weight & Lifestyle Support

Long-Term Weight & Lifestyle Support

Practical meal planning, portion guidance, and behavioural strategies to maintain weight loss and foster a positive relationship with food.

How we work with you

Our approach is centred on understanding you, your experiences, and what feels manageable right now. We work collaboratively, providing clear, compassionate nutrition support that is practical, flexible, and paced to suit you.

Dietitian Consults
Comprehensive Assessment
Structured Meal Plans
Personalised Nutrition Plan
Nutrition Plans
Ongoing Support

Expert Nutrition for Your
Bariatric Journey

Take the next step in your bariatric journey with supportive, individualised nutrition care. Book a consultation or contact us to work with experienced dietitians who focus on sustainable habits and long term health.

Meet our Bariatric Dietitians

Our team includes dietitians with specialised training and experience in bariatric nutrition. Each brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to support safe weight management, optimise recovery, and promote long-term health after surgery.

Liz Radicevic

Liz is a Gut Health and Sports Dietitian with a strong interest in bariatric nutrition. She has worked within bariatric clinics in Melbourne, supporting clients before and after surgery with tailored, evidence-based strategies. Liz is passionate about helping people improve their relationship with food, optimise recovery, and maintain long-term health outcomes. She takes a practical approach, ensuring nutrition plans are realistic, sustainable, and fit into everyday life. Telehealth Australia-wide & home visits available in Melbourne’s North-Eastern, Eastern & South Eastern suburbs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our services, appointments, and nutrition support. If you need more information or personalised guidance, our team is always happy to help.

Yes. We provide nutrition support both before and after bariatric procedures. Pre surgery care helps prepare your body for surgery and recovery. Post surgery support focuses on healing, food progression, nutrient intake, and long term habit building. Care is tailored to your surgery type and stage.
No referral is required to book an appointment. You can self-refer at any time. If you have a referral from your surgeon or GP, you are welcome to share it, but it is not essential to access our services.
Yes. Nutrition support can help identify factors contributing to regain and provide practical strategies to restore structure, consistency, and confidence with eating. Early support is especially helpful for addressing challenges before regain becomes significant.
Meal plans can be provided if helpful. These are tailored to your surgery stage, tolerance, and lifestyle. Some people prefer structured plans, while others benefit more from flexible guidance and food ideas. Support is always personalised.
Yes. With your consent, we can collaborate with your surgeon, GP, or other health professionals. This coordinated approach supports consistent care and helps align nutrition strategies with your broader medical management.
No. Bariatric nutrition support is important long term, not just in the early stages after surgery. As your body adapts and life circumstances change, nutrition needs can shift. Ongoing support helps monitor nutrient intake, prevent deficiencies, manage weight changes, and address challenges early. Regular follow ups support sustainable habits, protect long term health, and help you feel confident managing nutrition as your needs evolve over time.
Yes. Food tolerance challenges are common after bariatric surgery and can change over time. Our dietitians work with you to understand symptoms, identify triggers, and adjust food textures, portion sizes, and meal timing. Support focuses on improving comfort, meeting nutrition needs, and rebuilding confidence with eating. Practical strategies are tailored to your surgery type, recovery stage, and daily routine, helping you manage symptoms safely and effectively over time.