Does weight loss surgery impact fertility? with Lara Mathers APD | Episode 42

Weight loss surgery is a huge change for your body to undergo... So how exactly does it impact your fertility and chances of conceiving in the future? Let's find out!Today I'm joined by Accredited Practising Dietitian Lara Mathers, who specialises in weight loss surgery, to dive into the effects of weight loss surgery on nutrient requirements, fertility, and your chances of falling pregnant later on!We discuss the dietary changes and nutrient requirements after weight loss surgery, bust three of the most common myths around the different surgery options, and discover whether weight loss surgery makes it more difficult to conceive down the track!You can find Lara on Instagram at @weightloss_surgerydt or via her website here.Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your health and fertility using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.Or, for a cost-effective, 100% online fertility nutrition program you can start straight away, sign up for The Waiting Game, my 30-day program designed to improve your chances of falling pregnant using evidence-based diet and lifestyle strategies.Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.Save your seat in the next FREE Fertility Masterclass, '4 Fertility Diet Mistakes You're Making and What to do Instead' here (spots fill fast!): https://bit.ly/fertility-nutrition-masterclass Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://pages.thedietologist.com.au/checklist Shop my range of meal plans, eBooks and cookbooks at: https://thedietologist.com.au/shop/ Website: thedietologist.com.au Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian Twitter: @the_dietologist Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner!