Bariatric Support Nutritionists and Dietitians in Kansas
As an integrative functional dietitian nutritionist, my passion is to educate my clients about health and wellness in order to prevent nutrition-related diseases. I believe that preventive care is crucial for helping to achieve optimal health. You can feel confident that I will handle your needs on an individual basis and provide you with your own “custom fit”.
As an integrative functional dietitian nutritionist, my passion is to educate my clients about health and wellness in order to prevent nutrition-related diseases. I believe that preventive care is crucial for helping to achieve optimal health. You can feel confident that I will handle your needs on an individual basis and provide you with your own “custom fit”.
Food shouldn’t be a source of stress. At Kendra’s Kustom Nutrition, I guide you towards rebuilding trust with your body, understanding your unique nutrition needs, and creating lasting changes that fit your life- not a diet.I meet you where you are with empathy, evidenced-informed nutrition counseling, and a safe space to explore your relationship with food. Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Eating Disorder (ARFID), Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Emotional Eating, Disordered Eating, Poor Body Image/Food Relationship Restoration, Weight Management, Weight Loss Medications/GLP-1, Bariatric Surgery, or Perimenopause.
Food shouldn’t be a source of stress. At Kendra’s Kustom Nutrition, I guide you towards rebuilding trust with your body, understanding your unique nutrition needs, and creating lasting changes that fit your life- not a diet.I meet you where you are with empathy, evidenced-informed nutrition counseling, and a safe space to explore your relationship with food. Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Eating Disorder (ARFID), Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Emotional Eating, Disordered Eating, Poor Body Image/Food Relationship Restoration, Weight Management, Weight Loss Medications/GLP-1, Bariatric Surgery, or Perimenopause.
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
Addison is a registered dietitian who works to understand your needs by taking a comprehensive and personalized approach to nutrition therapy. She believes in weight-inclusive care, Health at Every Size, and strives to help her clients find balance with nutrition, movement, and their bodies. You can expect Addison to listen to you, support you, and provide you with the tools to find healing and balance. She will work with you to find ways to achieve your goals and understand the challenges you face. She is devoted to providing you with the most effective and up-to-date nutrition care and information possible.
Randi Andres is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, PCOS, and Digestive Issues. Her passion is to help clients cultivate a more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Through a non-diet, weight inclusive philosophy, Randi enjoys providing the tools and support to clients so that they can learn to nourish their bodies in a safe, non-judgmental, and enjoyable way. She believes that through integrating the principles of intuitive eating and health at every size, everyone can and deserves to achieve food freedom.
Randi Andres is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, PCOS, and Digestive Issues. Her passion is to help clients cultivate a more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Through a non-diet, weight inclusive philosophy, Randi enjoys providing the tools and support to clients so that they can learn to nourish their bodies in a safe, non-judgmental, and enjoyable way. She believes that through integrating the principles of intuitive eating and health at every size, everyone can and deserves to achieve food freedom.
At RD2GO, our expert dietitians help busy individuals reach their health goals, whether that be weight loss, chronic disease management, macro/micronutrient meal planning, sports performance, or women's health-related. Nutrition care should be simple, accessible, and personalized. So, we're doing things a little differently by offering evening, weekend, and telehealth visit options (covered by most insurances). Meet with a registered dietitian who will truly get to the bottom of your concerns and help you build a plan forward!
At RD2GO, our expert dietitians help busy individuals reach their health goals, whether that be weight loss, chronic disease management, macro/micronutrient meal planning, sports performance, or women's health-related. Nutrition care should be simple, accessible, and personalized. So, we're doing things a little differently by offering evening, weekend, and telehealth visit options (covered by most insurances). Meet with a registered dietitian who will truly get to the bottom of your concerns and help you build a plan forward!
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
Bariatric Support Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method involving surgical intervention to help individuals lose weight. There are several types of bariatric surgery, including gastric sleeve procedures, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch surgeries like the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. This approach is often considered a "last resort" due to the high risks and potential complications, such as nutrient malabsorption, "dumping syndrome," gallstones, and hernias. To qualify for bariatric surgery, adults typically must have "class III obesity," defined as a BMI over 40, or a BMI over 35 with at least one related health issue. Adolescents and children can also undergo bariatric surgery but have different inclusion criteria due to the risks associated with the procedure.
How long does it take to see results from bariatric surgery?
In general, the primary goal of bariatric surgery is to promote weight loss to prevent or better manage obesity-related conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, chronic mobility issues, and certain cancers. Therefore, since these diseases are chronic, it may take several years to see significant improvements or prevention following bariatric surgery. However, rapid weight loss often occurs in the initial weeks and months after surgery, with the extent of weight loss varying depending on the type of procedure and the patient's condition. Typically, the fastest weight loss occurs in the first 2-3 months post-surgery, with weight loss plateauing within 1-2 years.
What can you eat once you've had bariatric surgery?
In the first 1-2 months following bariatric surgery, individuals are placed on a restricted diet, such as a fully liquid or pureed food diet, to aid in recovery. After this initial period, most individuals can gradually reintroduce regular foods back into their diet, although they may find that some previously tolerated foods now cause discomfort, nausea, or vomiting. As a result, individuals are encouraged to reintroduce new foods slowly, especially those that are harder to digest, like salads, raw vegetables, and red meats. In addition, many clients may work closely with medical and nutrition professionals in the months and years following bariatric surgery in order to adopt a diet that promotes a healthier lifestyle and maintains their weight loss following bariatric surgery.
Who can benefit from bariatric nutrition support?
All individuals undergoing bariatric surgery can benefit from the expertise of a nutritional professional, such as a registered dietitian (RD), to manage their nutrition post-surgery. Given that bariatric surgery is often considered a "last resort" option, many individuals have already consulted a nutrition professional before their surgery to explore less invasive weight loss options. Following surgery, however, RDs can provide particularly valuable guidance in helping clients find foods that minimize post-surgery symptoms like nausea and vomiting and help develop a meal plan that promotes sustained weight loss. Additionally, RDs can help clients address certain nutritional deficiencies that may arise due to the altered digestive process after surgery, ensuring that clients maintain an adequate intake and receive essential vitamins and minerals following surgery.