82. Weight Inclusivity and Bariatric Surgery: A Deep Dive with Vincci Tsui

Atheana welcomes Vincci Tsui, a dietitian, to discuss bariatric surgery. Vincci shares her extensive background, including her shift to weight-inclusive practices. They delve into Vincci's personal experiences working in bariatric surgery, the complexities of such procedures, and the challenges faced by patients, such as diet culture and weight stigma. Vincci offers insights into the inadequacies of current screening for eating disorders and the fallout of weight regain post-surgery. They also address the rise of GLP-1 medications. Vincci emphasizes the importance of informed consent, continuous support, and the need for dietitians and medical providers to adopt a more weight-inclusive approach.Connect with Vincci by:WebsiteInstagramWeight Inclusive Dietitian in Canada✨Do you need personalized and inclusive support? Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body. ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keep yourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠