079: My 600 Pound Life Review | How Nutrition and Body Weight Affect Surgical Outcomes

My friend Vi Nguyen is back on the podcast to share her expertise as an orthopedic surgery physician’s assistant! In this episode, we’re talking about how your body weight and nutrition leading up to a surgery can affect your surgical outcomes. Even if you don’t have a surgery coming up, this might be helpful information for a family member or friend in the future! This episode is kind of a part two to episode 75, so check that out too! Check out Bada Bean Bada Boom for delicious snacks high in protein and fiber and low in calories! Place your order at  http://www.badabeansnacks.com/themillennialnutritionist and use code “themillennialnutritionist” at checkout to get 15% off!   Links mentioned: Listen to episode 75: How to Prevent and Manage Arthritis in Your 20s and 30s People: ‘My 600 lb. Life’ Star Rejects Doctor’s Advice to Get Surgery Listen to episode 71: Debunking Online Myths About Gut Health Some key takeaways from this episode include: Studies show that having a high BMI, especially a BMI of 40 or above, can dramatically increase your risks during surgery. If it’s not time sensitive, some doctors may recommend losing weight before your surgery. If you carry a lot of body weight around your neck, it can affect your anesthesiologist’s ability to administer anesthesia and monitor your breathing during surgery.  Undereating can prevent your surgical wounds from healing properly. You need to make sure you're eating enough food, especially protein, to prevent any complications during the healing process.   Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services.     Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist  Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/