Send us a text In this episode, Evie and Helen unpack what “sugar free”, “zero sugar” and “diet” really mean after bariatric surgery. They chat through natural vs artificial sweeteners, how products like diet drinks and protein bars can keep cravings and food noise switched on, and why gut health feels so sensitive post op. You will also hear lots of practical swap ideas, ways to reduce sweeteners without feeling deprived, and gentle mindset prompts to help you build a calmer, more confident ...
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Send us a text In this episode, Evie and Helen unpack what “sugar free”, “zero sugar” and “diet” really mean after bariatric surgery. They chat through natural vs artificial sweeteners, how products like diet drinks and protein bars can keep cravings and food noise switched on, and why gut health feels so sensitive post op. You will also hear lots of practical swap ideas, ways to reduce sweeteners without feeling deprived, and gentle mindset prompts to help you build a calmer, more confident ...
When Food Isn't the Fix Anymore: Understanding Transfer Addiction After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Rewrite UK
33 minutes
3 months ago
When Food Isn't the Fix Anymore: Understanding Transfer Addiction After Bariatric Surgery
Send us a text In this raw and honest episode, we dive into a topic that isn’t talked about enough: transfer addiction. What happens when food is no longer your escape — but something else starts to take its place? Whether you’ve had a gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or are taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, many people find that once food is taken off the table, the emotional void doesn’t just disappear. It shifts. And suddenly, you might find yourself leaning on shopping, alco...
Bariatric Rewrite UK
Send us a text In this episode, Evie and Helen unpack what “sugar free”, “zero sugar” and “diet” really mean after bariatric surgery. They chat through natural vs artificial sweeteners, how products like diet drinks and protein bars can keep cravings and food noise switched on, and why gut health feels so sensitive post op. You will also hear lots of practical swap ideas, ways to reduce sweeteners without feeling deprived, and gentle mindset prompts to help you build a calmer, more confident ...
