Sally Johnston
Professional Profile
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Bio
The founder of Your Bariatric Dietitian, Sally has extensive experience in individual counselling, working in the private sector since 2003. She has specialised dietetic counselling skills in the dietary management of those undergoing bariatric surgery, having provided dietetic consultations to hundreds of individuals as part of one of Adelaide’s premier holistic, multidisciplinary obesity management teams since 2005.
In 2010 Sally launched her first Australian book, Knife, Fork and Band – Your Healthy Living Plan with a Gastric Band. She followed in 2011 with an ebook series for the international market, Bariatric Nutrition Essentials. Sally has now teamed with fellow APD Justine Hawke to publish Spoons for Thought - Making sense of the food you eat.
Sally is a regular user of social media to provide a credible source of nutrition information and support for those undergoing bariatric surgery. You can follow the links on this site to connect with Sally on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin or subscribe to her newsletter for the latest on nutrition and bariatric surgery.
Connect with Sally
Twitter: www.twitter.com/YBDietitian
Facebook: www.facebook.com/YBDietitian
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/sallymjohnston -
Registration Numbers and Professional Memberships
DAA 01-033 -
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Accredited Nutritionist (AN) - Areas Of Interest Nutrition and Healthy Eating Obesity Weight Management Vegetarian Eating
Answers contributed by Sally Johnston
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What will my post-surgical diet be like after gastric banding?
As Samantha has already explained in detail, you will progress back to normal food after a fluid and puree diet. I find many clients still believe that once you are back on a normal diet, ... read more -
Will I have limitations on diet after gastric bypass surgery?
In the early post operative stages after gastric bypass surgery it is likely that your surgeon would ask you to follow a liquid, then pureed food diet. These are only short term and after about ... read more -
With the 'silly season' upon us- how will your weight stack up?
Couldn't agree more with Emma. It is important to enjoy Christmas Day, but it is just one day. If you start stocking up on Christmas goodies the moment they arrive in the stores you are ... read more
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