Video Recordings

Complexities in Bariatrics

Session 1 - ADHD Meets Metabolic Surgery: Risks, Rewards, and Realities

Attention! Addressing the role of ADHD in Bariatric Care
- Lareena Brown provides a psychological overview of ADHD behaviour management
ADHD - Nutritional Challenges & Strategies
- Caroline Shannon guided us on common ADHD eating habits with MBS added to the mix, and nutritional tips
Medical Perspectives on ADHD: Navigating the Patient
- Dr Rosemary Atkinson presented evidence on ADHD medical treatments, appetite effects and management strategies

Session 2 - Key Micronutrients of Interest

Micronutrients & ADHD: What’s the Link?
- Caroline Shannon expanded further on ADHD and nutrients of interest (eg iron, zinc & omega-3), associated diets and myths
Much Ado about Copper
- Dr Nazy Zarshenas shared her extensive knowledge on all aspects of copper including nutritional management & MBS
Alcohol Metabolism & Nutrition: What happens?
- Kathy Benn walked us through the metabolic pathway of alcohol and effects on MBS
Alcohol: Addiction Transfer
- Lareena Brown expanded on alcohol use and management from a psychological perspective

After Surgery: What are Patients and GPs saying about Ongoing Care?
- Sally Badorrek presented her PhD study illustrating qualitative evidence on the real world in primary care post MBS, plus attrition rates
Less on the Plate, but What’s the Fate?
- Dr Nazy Zarshenas walked us through her PhD study on the relationship between MBS and diet quality beyond 1 year
Sustaining the Shift: Optimising life after Bariatrics
- Dr Jenny Mattei provided GP insights on MBS management long-term
‘Battle of the Medications’: A Comparative Discussion on Informed Choices
- With the revolution of obesity medications available, Dr Rosemary and Dr Jenny debated the range and evidence