Jamie Mills , RDN, CD-N (aka “The Sleeved Dietitian”) on Breaking Plateaus and Maximizing Nutrition After Bariatric Surgery

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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Despite what anyone says, bariatric surgery is NOT the easy way out. Much like GLP-1 medications, it’s just a tool. To truly succeed, you need a full toolbelt—one that helps you overcome restriction, food guilt, fear of failure, and the uncertainty of how to eat post-surgery. The good news? You don’t have to navigate it alone. With the right education, support, and resources, you can create the post-op life you’ve always dreamed of.

In this episode, Jamie Mills, aka The Sleeved Dietitian, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming PCOS, a lifelong struggle with weight, and how bariatric surgery helped her achieve lasting change. After undergoing VSG in 2017, Jamie lost over 135 lbs and gained a new life, but she quickly realized that post-op support was seriously lacking. Now, as an award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, Jamie is closing that gap and empowering women to thrive after surgery.

Listen in to hear Jamie’s top protein hacks for busy people, her secret to busting through plateaus (spoiler: it’s about adding more, not less!), and why the restrictive post-op diet isn’t meant to last forever. She explains how to transition into a sustainable way of eating while embracing empathy and understanding throughout the weight loss journey.

References

Connect with Jamie:

Website: https://thesleeveddietitian.com/

(Use code “drmatthea” for $20 off the $99/month TRIBE membership program)

Instagram: @thesleeveddietitian

Tiktok: @thesleeveddietitian

Book: The Easy Way Out: Why Bariatrics Isn't Cheating Obesity, It's Treating It

Audio Stamps

01:27 - Dr. Rentea's guest, Jamie Mills, also known as “The Sleeved Dietitian”, shares her background as a registered dietitian specializing in bariatrics.

05:30 - We hear some of the top nutritional challenges that patients face after weight loss surgery.

12:35 - Jamie shares her best protein suggestions, highlighting quick, high-quality options to help patients meet their nutritional needs.

15:35 - Jamie emphasizes that meal planning doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming and shares simple, prep-ahead options for busy people.

21:27 - Jamie shares her secret to busting a plateau and reminds us that the goal isn’t always about losing weight.

30:35 - Losing weight isn’t the magic fix—it takes compassion, support, and inner work to tackle the deeper struggles that stick around, even when the weight is gone.

35:40 - Jamie and Dr. Rentea highlight the need for empathy and understanding in the weight loss journey, emphasizing that obesity is a chronic disease, not a failure

37:55 - Jamie discusses the backlash and judgment faced when openly sharing about sta

All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.
If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com