Honorary Consultant Dietitian, #Obesity LTHT, FBDA. Past President IFSO IH Section. Chair ASO .BDA Obesity PR officer Love food, ๐โโ๏ธ& playing ๐ป
Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Joined April 2011
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Our @bariatricBOMSS nutritional guidelines supporting people undergoing #BariatricSurgery. Include pregnancy and adolescents. Developed with dietitians, surgeons, physicians, GPs and patients @IfsoSecretariat @ASMBS @ASMBSIH #obsmuk #obsmMENA #obsm dx.doi.org/10.1111/obr.13087
A delight to participate in this review led by @Vignesh07883426 and Megan Scobie, along with co-authors @ProfessorYitka Andrew Robertson and Kamal Mahawar @bariatricBOMSS @IfsoSecretariat @MDPIOpenAccess doi.org/10.3390/nu18162643
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๐ฃ Calling all Integrated Health Professionals!
Your expertise is at the heart of multidisciplinary metabolic bariatric care.
Join #IFSO2026 Toronto to learn, connect, and grow alongside colleagues from around the world.
Discounted registration fee atโก๏ธ ifso2026.org
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โจ Applications are now open for the IFSO Integrated Health Committees!
Submit your application and join one of the following committees: Education & Training |Professional Guidelines | Research & Innovation
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Deadline: July 5th, 2026
๐More info: ifso.com/pdf/call-for-applicโฆ
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If you live with diabetes (any type) please could you spend 5 minutes reading about a new research project I am involved with?
We'd love to get your feedback
Promise it only takes 5 minutes! x
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Join us for the #ECO2026 EASO-@novonordiskfond Obesity Prize for Excellence Presentation at the Opening Plenary Session โก๏ธ 12th May @ 17:45
@Farooqi_Lab will share her research that has proved that genetic and biological factors play a major role in the development of obesity.
There is still time to submit your recipes for the next edition of the IFSO Cookbook.
Last call for Recipes - IFSO Cookbook 4.0! ๐
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Got a healthy recipe for people undergoing Metabolic Bariatric Surgery or living with overweight/obesity?
โจSend your recipe by 31 March 2026!โจ
More info: ifso.com/cook-book/
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Every hospital in England has been urged to disobey an NHS directive to use software operated by US analytics software company Palantir.
A coalition of human rights, health and patient organisations, and unions sent out the plea to NHS trusts by email
bmj.com/content/392/bmj.s481โฆ
Last remaining days to submit your abstracts #IFSO2026
๐ข LAST WEEK TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS! โจ
Be selected for:
โฆ๏ธ TOP Videos & Papers
โฆ๏ธ Best E-Posters ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
โฆ๏ธ Young Investigator Award
Types: ๐ค Oral, ๐ฅ๏ธ E-Poster, ๐ฅ Video
๐ Explore topics & submit: ifso2026.org/abstract-submisโฆ
๐ Deadline: Mar 16
See you in Toronto! ๐จ๐ฆ๐
#IFSO2026
Have you a healthy recipe which you wish to share? Contribute to the next IFSO Cookbook.
Call for Recipes IFSO Cookbook 4.0! ๐
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Got a healthy recipe for people undergoing Metabolic Bariatric Surgery or living with overweight/obesity? Submit your recipe now!
โจSend your recipe by 31 March 2026!โจ
More info: ifso.com/cook-book/
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๐๐๐ There is help out there for you @CharitySANE #youareloved #askbobby #suicideprevention #mentalhealth ๐๐๐
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๐ฌ Today weโre celebrating #WomenInScience!
๐ฅ Hear from our new Professional Practice Officer Jas on what it means to be a woman in dietetics, leading with evidence and impact.
#WeAreDietetics #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
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New BDA OSG introductory-level course aims to empower dietitians working with adults with obesity to feel confident in being able to raise the topic of weight management. For further information bda.uk.com/events/calendar/wโฆ
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๐ข Abstracts Submission ends on February 25!
Share your research at IFSO 2026 in Toronto ๐จ๐ฆ
Donโt miss your chance to showcase your work & connect globally! ๐๐ช
๐ Submit now: ifso2026.org/abstract-submisโฆ
See you in Toronto!๐จ๐ฆ๐โจ
#IFSO2026 #IFSO2026TORONTO #AbstractsSubmission
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IFSO-EC MALAGA 2026 ๐ช๐ธ
5 Scholarships available for European Members! ๐งโ๐๐ฉโ๐
Send your application to [email protected]
Read the guidelines on: ifso-ec2026.com/scholarship-โฆ
For integrated health professionals supporting people having metabolic bariatric surgery or living with obesity, join us at IFSO 2026 starting with our excellent IH precongress course. Valuable education providing great networking opportunities @bariatricBOMSS @BDA_Obesity
โจ Pre-Congress Courses at IFSO 2026 Toronto! ๐จ๐ฆ
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Tuesday, 1 September 2026
๐ More information available at: ifso2026.org
Share your healthy recipes and contribute to the IFSO Cookbook 2026. @bariatricBOMSS @BDA_Obesity @UK_ASO @ECPObesity @UKCPObesity @ASOIreland
Call for Recipes IFSO Cookbook 4.0! ๐
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Got a healthy recipe for people undergoing Metabolic Bariatric Surgery or living with overweight/obesity?
๐งโ๐ณShare your creativity, inspire healthy living, and help shape the next IFSO Cookbook!
More info: ifso.com/cook-book/
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I have been asked to post this from @DrNighatArif - her X account has been hacked
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SAVE THE DATE:
Women for IFSO webinar: "Integrating New Techniques into Your Practice: From Learning to Implementation and Growth"
29th January 2026
7 AM EDT / 1 PM CET
Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regiโฆ
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Dr. Mary OโKane explains hair loss after Metabolic Bariatric Surgery is temporary.
It can occur with rapid weight loss, stress, or strict dieting.
With proper nutrition and supplements, hair growth returns. She reassures patients itโs normal and reversible.
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