Active Bariatric Nutrition

73. Beyond Weight Loss: Focusing on Body Composition and Muscle Gains with Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Eric Smith

Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD Season 1 Episode 73

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In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith, also known as @doctorericsmith_ on IG. We discussed:

  • How Dr. Smith got into bariatric surgery and the difference between robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgery
  • Dr. Smith's philosophy around using body composition and muscle gain as a way to track and measure success after surgery
  • What Dr. Smith advises around exercise guidelines and changing your nutrition to fuel your activity
  • How to prevent hypoglycemia during physical activity with dietary changes
  • What habits help someone be successful long term after surgery

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Instagram: @doctorericsmith_

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