Debunking Weight Loss Myths: The Truth Behind Successful Weight Loss

Ramsay Health Care's Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, debunks some of the most common weight loss myths and sets the record straight for a healthier approach when it comes to shedding pounds.

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Top Tips for a Healthy 2024

As the New Year rolls in, it's a great time to reset and focus on your health and well-being. Whether you're looking to revamp your diet, improve your fitness, or just feel better overall, here are some top tips to help you start your journey towards a healthier you in the New Year.

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Bariatric Resources for Success

Having bariatric surgery can be overwhelming, from surgery considerations to post-op care needs, so equipping yourself with resources and top tips from a dietitian can make your journey to a healthier lifestyle much smoother.

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10 Ways to Show That Bariatric Surgery Has Been Successful

Here are 10 ways from our Specialist Registered Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, to show that your weight loss surgery has been successful.

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Weight Loss Surgery for a Healthier and More Active Lifestyle

With the weather getting warmer and longer days, what better time to be motivated to have weight loss surgery so that you can enjoy a healthier and more active lifestyle, and commit to significant weight loss.

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Weight Loss Surgery - Your Main Options

There are a number of weight loss treatments. You and your surgeon will make the decision together about which one is the most appropriate for you.

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How to Choose a Weight Loss Surgeon in the UK

Choosing the right bariatric surgeon may seem daunting but knowing what to look for in a weight loss surgeon can make it easier.

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Weight Loss Surgery Basics 10 Things to Know Before the Procedure

If you’re planning to have weight loss surgery the advice below will help you to think ahead about what you'll need before, during & after the surgery

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Exercise After Weight Loss Surgery - 7 Things You Need to Know

When can I start exercising after bariatric surgery? What exercise can I do after weight loss surgery? How much exercise should I do?

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Pregnancy Before and After Weight Loss Surgery

How long should you wait after bariatric surgery before getting pregnant? What can you do to have a healthy pregnancy? Can I still breastfeed?

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Life after Weight Loss Surgery

There are some profound life changes and emotional effects for you to be aware of. Find out what to expect after having a bariatric surgery.

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Weight Loss Surgery - The Benefits and Risks

When thinking about bariatric surgery you'll need to consider the benefits and risks involved. Find out the pros and cons before making your decision.

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Pre-op and post-op diets for weight loss surgery patients

What is the pre & post-operative diet for bariatric surgery patients? What food can I eat? How many calories a day should I have after WLS?

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How quickly can I return to work after weight loss surgery?

How long will it take to recover so that I can inform family, friends and employers?

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Pre-op and post-op weight loss surgery diets for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free

All you need to know about pre and post-operative diets for vegetarian, vegan or gluten free patients to follow before & after the weight loss surgery

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Stay away from the scales!

You want to see results and the reading on the dial matters, doesn’t it?

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Steps to take before opting for a gastric balloon

An outline of steps to take before opting for a gastric balloon

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Gastric Band - The Journey

A gastric band operation can be daunting for most, in this blog we talk you through the process from start to keep you informed & put you at ease.

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Living With a Gastric Sleeve

All you need to know about living with a gastric sleeve

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Monitoring BMI after Surgery

BMI is a great tool for monitoring your weight following bariatric surgery, keeping you motivated and healthy as you adapt to your changing lifestyle.

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What to expect after a gastric balloon

Following your gastric band surgery you will have to undergo complete dietary and lifestyle changes that are likely to remain even after it’s removed.

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Who Qualifies for Weight Loss Surgery - the Criteria

If you are considering weight loss surgery you may wonder what criteria you need to qualify. Read our handy guide now.

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How to Help Your Loved One Before and After Weight Loss Surgery

Do you have a loved one going through weight loss surgery? Read our guide on how to support and help them reach their goals.

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Why is gastric sleeve the number one procedure worldwide?

A look at why Gastric Sleeve has surpassed Gastric Bypass and become the number one procedure worldwide.

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Weight loss results from having a gastric sleeve

A small guide to help people understand the length of time it will take for them to see results after bariatric surgery.

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Will I lose as much weight with a gastric sleeve as a gastric bypass?

A short comparison of expected weight loss between both gastric sleeve and gastric bypass.

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Top five ways to fight obesity

A simple beginning guide on how best to fight back against obesity.

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Which weight loss surgery procedure is best for me?

Struggling to decide which weight loss surgery is right for you? Take a look at our quick guide!

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The Everyday Toll of Excess Weight On the Body

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we have created an all-new interact body map to raise awareness of the many negative effects that carrying extra weight can have on an individual, from affecting daily routine to long term health problems, including pressure on the joints and overall mental health

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What to eat after having gastric band surgery

Following your gastric band, your eating habits and portion sizes will change. We've outlined what you should and shouldn’t be eating after surgery

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How to Avoid Obesity

According to statistics from Cancer Research UK, after smoking, obesity is the biggest cause of cancer in the UK. So how do you avoid becoming obese? Here are some tips

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How to Lose Weight Healthily

When deciding to lose weight, it’s important to set yourself realistic and achievable goals, and to go about it in a healthy way. 

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Who Qualifies for Weight Loss Surgery?

Weight loss surgery is used as a treatment for patients who are obese & requires a life-long commitment to weight loss -  several factors your bariatric surgeon will asses before recommending it

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Great Exercises for Fat Burning and Weight Loss

Here are a few exercises you can try out to see what works for you to help supplement your weight-loss program, or if you’re just interested in feeling a bit healthier

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Tweaking Christmas Traditions

Read here on the top six suggestions on how to tackle the most common foodie based Christmas traditions, and even create your own, following a weight loss surgery!

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Weight Loss Surgery and Lockdown Tips

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares the advice that she's been giving to patients who are both before and after surgery, during the lockdown. 

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Five Healthy Breakfast Smoothies

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast and some super quick healthy smoothie combinations to try out! 

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Healthy Snacks to Boost Energy

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine shares tasty snack ideas that provide a source of both protein and fibre along with nutrients such as healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to keep you feeling energised, fuelled & satisfied including a home-made energy balls recipe.

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Tips to Support a Healthy Immune System

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some advice to support a healthy immune system from nutrients to lifestyle factor tips.

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5 Healthy Evening Meals

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some ideas on meal planning and recipes for healthy evening meals.

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What Supplements Should you Take?

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some advice around supplements you may wish to include in your lifestyle, in addition to a healthy balanced diet.

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Dietary Tips for High Blood Pressure

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some dietary tips for high blood pressure and importance of looking after our heart.

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5 Healthy Lunch Ideas

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some ideas on meal planning and recipes for healthy lunch ideas.

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How to Prevent Diabetes

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some advice around how we can reduce the risk of developing diabetes through diet & lifestyle changes.

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Top 10 Tips for Weight Loss

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some top tips for a healthy and sustainable weight loss journey.

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Navigating Christmas without Gaining Weight

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some advice around navigating through Christmas without gaining weight.

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How to Make Healthy New Year's Resolutions

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some advice around how you can make healthy new year's resolutions. 

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What Causes Obesity

It might seem obvious what causes obesity, but there are different possible reasons behind the condition with different routes to treatment. We’re going to take a look at what causes the medically defined condition of obesity.  

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Gastric Band vs Gastric Sleeve

With over 6,000 weight loss surgeries being performed in the UK each year, we look at the two most common types of weight loss procedures -  gastric band and gastric sleeve - and look at the factors you will need to consider when deciding which surgery might be right for you.

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Before and After Gastric Band Surgery

Gastric band surgery is a restrictive weight loss surgery as it limits the amount of food you can eat at one time, we cover before and after surgery, diet and lifestyle changes.

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Before and After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Discover what is involved in weight-loss surgery as we explore what you can expect before, during and after gastric sleeve surgery.

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What is a Mini Gastric Bypass

Take a look at what a mini gastric bypass is and how it differs from a traditional gastric bypass surgery.

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What is a Duodenal Switch?

Discover all you need to know about duodenal switch surgery, including what it is, how it works and if it’s right for you.

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Long Term Dietary Advice for Weight Loss & Bariatric Success

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some top tips for achieving and maintaining your weight loss goals through a high protein, low fat, calorie-controlled diet following bariatric surgery.

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What is Bariatric Surgery?

Learn more about bariatric surgery means, including what it means, the different types of surgery available and who would qualify for this type of procedure.

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How to Avoid a Fad Diet

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some tips to help avoid falling into a fad diet trap!

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How to have a Healthy BBQ, PLUS a non-alcoholic, low sugar PIMMS Recipie.

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some tips on how to keep healthy during the summer BBQ season.

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Staying Healthy on Holiday

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some tips for eating that can keep you feeling healthy and energised whilst away on holiday. 

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Weight Loss & a Healthy Gut

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some ideas on how you can improve a healthy gut including a ‘Good for your gut’ Breakfast.

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Back to Basics this Autumn

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine discusses how now can be a good time to re-evaluate lifestyle and dietary habits, remembering that small, sustainable changes really are what is needed for long-term success.

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3 Healthy Halloween Recipes and Staying on Track

Our Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine discusses how celebrating annual events doesn’t need to derail your weight loss plans, and even if you do overindulge; what matters most is how you respond to it: be kind to yourself and remember the bigger picture.

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How to have a Healthy and Happy Christmas

Christmas can be one of the most enjoyable occasions of the year for many reasons. Whether it’s meeting up with loved ones or enjoying food at festive celebrations. Here are some things to keep in mind if you are wanting to be mindful of your weight this year.

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New Year Tips from a Registered Dietitian

It can be tricky to know what are actually healthy sustainable habits and what is a crash diet in disguise, but here we have ten top tips for starting 2023 in the healthiest possible way.

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Four Healthy Pancake Recipes - Weight Loss & Allergy friendly

If you are looking for a lower calorie or healthier way to enjoy your pancakes this year, we’ve got some ideas to make sure you still take part in the event, without compromising on taste or flavour – in fact your pancakes can be a healthy, well-balanced meal.

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Four Health Inspired Recipes for St Patrick's Day

The 17th March is St Patrick’s Day, where we have the chance to celebrate all things Irish! Whilst this is typically a chance to indulge in a Guinness or two, it’s also a great opportunity to experiment and get some new foods into your diet.

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Healthy Easter Tips & Recipes

Although Easter should be a time to celebrate and look forward to the lighter days of spring, many people worry about overindulging and the temptation of chocolate and other treats seems to be everywhere! It can feel hard to navigate, especially if we are trying to look after our health. We have provided some healthy Easter tips and recipes which you can try over Easter weekend.

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Five Healthy Picnic Ideas to Kick-Start your Bank Holiday Weekend

Picnic meals this bank holiday weekend doesn't need to be hard or boring! Specialist Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, shares some delicious, nutritious picnic ideas for you to try.

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Ask a Surgeon: Gastric Bypass Q&A with Mr Naga Jayanthi

Consultant surgeon Mr Naga Venkatesh Jayanthi answers the most common questions asked by men and women regarding gastric bypass surgery

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Am I eligible for weight loss surgery

There are a multiple criteria that you need to meet to be considered for weight loss surgery. We have summarised key criteria in our blog.

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A guide to food and drink after gastric sleeve surgery

Following your gastric sleeve surgery, your eating habits and portion size will change dramatically.

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5 Things to Know About Tummy Tuck

The result of a tummy tuck should be a flatter tummy and a better overall shape. So, what do you need to know about a tummy tuck operation?

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Post-Surgery Diet Advice

Immediately after your bariatric surgery (bypass, sleeve or band), you need to allow time for your internal stitches to heal properly and the swelling to calm down. Your digestive system will gradually adjust to drinks and food as time goes on. Recovery will vary from patient to patient but it can take three to six months for your body to settle.

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11 Things You Need to Know About a Gastric Bypass Surgery

A gastric bypass surgery is a restrictive procedure to help you with weight loss. Find out its' pros and cons before making your decision.

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What is Obesity

Obesity is a term most of us are familiar with. It’s often talked about in the news or in articles, and we’ve probably heard it in a medical context at one point or another. But what exactly is obesity and when does it become a problem?

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Current Trends in Plastic Surgery

The field of plastic surgery is continuously evolving with many new and innovative surgical advances as well as pioneering non-surgical procedures. Once a luxury reserved for only the extremely wealthy...

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