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Eat well after gastric bypass, with a plan built for your new stomach

You have had the surgery, and now every meal feels like a test of what will stay down and what will not. A dietitian can take the guesswork out of it, stage by stage.

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

A gastric bypass diet is the staged eating plan you follow after bariatric surgery. It moves from fluids, to pureed food, to soft food, then to a long-term way of eating built around protein, small portions and supplements.

Surgery changes how much you can eat and how well you absorb nutrients. Your dietitian helps you hit your protein and vitamin targets, settle side effects like dumping syndrome, and keep your results.

Who does it affect?

anyone who has had gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy or a gastric band, before and after the operation.

How common is it?

thousands of Australians have bariatric surgery every year [CONFIRM: current national procedure numbers].

What is the recovery like?

the staged diet runs over the weeks and months after surgery, and the pace varies from person to person.

Who should I see for treatment?

your dietitian, working alongside your surgeon and GP.

What funding options are available?

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

What is a gastric bypass diet?

A gastric bypass diet is the eating plan that matches what your stomach and bowel can now handle. Gastric bypass makes the stomach much smaller and reroutes part of the small intestine, so food arrives faster and less of it is absorbed.

In the first days you stay on clear and then thickened fluids. Pureed food follows, then soft food, then a wider range of textures. Each stage protects the surgical site and teaches you a new pace of eating.

Your plan is shaped by:

The type of surgery you had, and how long ago
Which foods and textures you tolerate, and which cause pain, vomiting or dumping symptoms
Your blood results, including iron, vitamin B12, folate, calcium and vitamin D
Your medications, your appetite and your day-to-day routine

If surgery is not part of your plan, or you are still weighing it up, our weight loss dietitian service [CONFIRM: link when live] is the better fit.

Symptoms of Gastric bypass diet

Signs your post-surgery eating needs attention include:

Nausea, pain or vomiting soon after eating

A feeling that food is sticking or will not go down

Cramping, diarrhoea, flushing or a racing heart after meals

Fatigue, hair loss, breathlessness or low iron on a blood test

Struggling to reach your protein target most days

Weight regain, or a plateau earlier than you expected

Your dietitian starts with an assessment, then builds a plan around your surgery type, your stage and your results.

Stage-by-stage meal plans

exactly what to eat and drink at each phase, so you progress textures safely instead of guessing.

Protein targets

a daily protein amount and practical ways to reach it, because protein protects muscle while you lose weight.

Vitamin and mineral review

checking your supplements and blood results against what a bypassed gut can absorb.

Dumping syndrome management

adjusting sugar, fat, fluid timing and portion size to stop the reaction before it starts.

Texture and tolerance troubleshooting

working out which foods cause trouble, and how to reintroduce them.

Long-term maintenance

eating patterns, meal spacing and a plan for the point where weight loss slows.

What to expect at your first appointment

Tell us what is going on

You describe your surgery, where you are up to, what you can eat and what causes problems.

A full assessment

Your dietitian reviews your intake, your weight history, your supplements and your recent blood results.

A clear plan

You leave with meal ideas, protein and fluid targets, and a supplement schedule you can actually follow.

Review and adjust

You come back as your stage changes, and the plan moves with you.

When to book an appointment

Book an assessment if:

You have had symptoms after meals for more than two weeks
You are avoiding meals, social eating or work lunches to stay safe
You have tried smaller portions and slower eating without improvement
You are unsure whether your supplements or protein intake are enough

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These strategies suit most people with recent, uncomplicated back pain, and work alongside treatment rather than replacing it.

The type of surgery you had, and how long ago
Which foods and textures you tolerate, and which cause pain, vomiting or dumping symptoms
Your blood results, including iron, vitamin B12, folate, calcium and vitamin D
Your medications, your appetite and your day-to-day routine

Meet the team who treat this

Behind every appointment is a team of practitioners who know each other, trust each other and work together for you. Across seven clinics and nine disciplines, our team shares expertise, coordinates treatment plans and celebrates your progress together.

Meet the full team

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Abijith Anand

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Aimee Fuller

Healthcare Support Officer

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Alicia Whiticker

Healthcare Support Officer

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Amanda Banks

Healthcare Support Officer

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Amanda Duggan

Healthcare Support Officer

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Amy Meekings

Healthcare Support Officer

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Anita Beerapu

Healthcare Support Officer

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Benjamin Tucker

Healthcare Support Officer

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Blake Ciscato

Healthcare Support Officer

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Blake Cossor

Healthcare Support Officer

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Bronte Tupper

Healthcare Support Officer

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Callum Thorpe

Healthcare Support Officer

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Carin Bloom

Healthcare Support Officer

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Charli Haddow

Healthcare Support Officer

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Chris Farrugia

Healthcare Support Officer

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Chris Moulds

Healthcare Support Officer

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Ciara O’Kane

Healthcare Support Officer

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Claudia Thomas

Healthcare Support Officer

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Corrina Aitken

Healthcare Support Officer

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David Logue

Healthcare Support Officer

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Dean Gresser

Healthcare Support Officer

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Emma Nassif

Healthcare Support Officer

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Emma Scanlon

Healthcare Support Officer

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Erin Burns

Healthcare Support Officer

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Esha Sharma

Healthcare Support Officer

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Ester Iskandar

Healthcare Support Officer

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Evangelina Papalia

Healthcare Support Officer

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Fatima Hussaini

Healthcare Support Officer

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Felicity Spencer-Davey

Healthcare Support Officer

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Frankie Raikadroka

Healthcare Support Officer

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Hannah Norrie

Healthcare Support Officer

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Harrison Gregson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Heather Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

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Isaac Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jarrah Nesbitt

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jasmine Apap

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jessica Orchard

Healthcare Support Officer

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Jonathan Lopez

Healthcare Support Officer

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Justin Hanna

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kasey Collins

Healthcare Support Officer

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Katrina Gauci

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kennedy Touet

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kristy Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kurt White

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kyle Perry

Healthcare Support Officer

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Kylie Saba

Healthcare Support Officer

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Lorna Nicastri

Healthcare Support Officer

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Lucas Barglik

Healthcare Support Officer

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Mackenzie Gleeson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Madeleine Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

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Maja Bosic

Healthcare Support Officer

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Marxy Koronel

Healthcare Support Officer

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Matt Barton

Healthcare Support Officer

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Mia Nikic

Healthcare Support Officer

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Michael Todd

Healthcare Support Officer

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Mr Jeffery Jenkins FACPS

Healthcare Support Officer

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Nathan Cavanagh

Healthcare Support Officer

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Oren Schulze

Healthcare Support Officer

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Patience Namiiro

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patrick Celeban

Healthcare Support Officer

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Paul Sawaqed

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Phillip Hartshorne

Healthcare Support Officer

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Praise Khin

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rebecca Samuels

Healthcare Support Officer

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Rianna Nicotera

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Bonnici

Healthcare Support Officer

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Sarah Fenter

Healthcare Support Officer

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Shannon Smith

Healthcare Support Officer

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Shara Percival

Healthcare Support Officer

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Sherie Casson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Siobhan Kelly

Healthcare Support Officer

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Summer Watson

Healthcare Support Officer

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Taleisha Bozzi

Healthcare Support Officer

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Tori McLean

Healthcare Support Officer

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Trystan Singh

Healthcare Support Officer

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Uty Kotwal

Healthcare Support Officer

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Veronica Theiss

Healthcare Support Officer

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Yoni Hochberg

Healthcare Support Officer

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Zak Lloyd

Healthcare Support Officer

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Zane Awik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

EPC, DVA, NDIS and WorkCover welcome

Nearly half of our appointments are funded through Medicare, DVA, NDIS or WorkCover. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on your health.

Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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NDIS

We are a registered NDIS provider across podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology. We work directly with your plan manager and provide clear progress reporting.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

Learn more

Seven clinics across three regions

Find a clinic near you. Each location is staffed by local practitioners who know your community.

Penrith

Western Sydney

Our largest centre, with our full range of services under one roof.

510/536 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

TBD

Ropes Crossing

Western Sydney

Podiatry, at Ropes Crossing Village.

1B/2 Central Pl, Ropes Crossing NSW 2760

TBD

Blaxland

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group classes.

10 Layton Ave, Blaxland NSW 2774

TBD

Springwood

Western Sydney

Podiatry, dietetics and a boutique footwear store.

20 Ferguson Road, Springwood NSW 2777

TBD

Katoomba

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and psychology, in a restored 1914 cottage.

69 Megalong Street, Katoomba NSW 2780

TBD

Ryde

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics, exercise physiology and psychology, with a footwear store and gait analysis.

819 Victoria Road, corner of Shepherd Street, Ryde NSW 2112

TBD

Lindfield

Western Sydney

Podiatry, with mobile podiatry across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

2/324 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070

TBD

Ready to make eating after surgery simple again?

Book a dietitian assessment and get a plan built for your surgery and your stage.

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