From Bariatric Surgery to Eating Disorder Ward? What Inpatient Care can Teach Us With Talia Cecchele, RD

What happens when struggles with food continue—or even intensify—after bariatric surgery or starting GLP-1 medication?

In this episode, Aoife McMahon is joined by eating disorder dietitian Talia Cecchele to explore the often-overlooked intersection between bariatric surgery, GLP-1s and eating disorders.

• A rare insight into inpatient eating disorder care
• Why eating disorders can be normalised, missed or dismissed in different body sizes
• Talia’s perspective from both hospital wards and clinic appointments
• The unique challenges of supporting someone post-bariatric surgery with an eating disorder
• Compassionate, collaborative care when food and recovery feel complicated
• What recovery can feel like

Connect with Talia!

Website: https://www.taliacecchele.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcnutrition/

Podcast: Food is Food: https://open.spotify.com/show/0019OYQC87gOE8NkcvI854?si=94794ce867e241ff

Connect / Learn more:

• Follow Aoife McMahon on Instagram: @thatirishdietitian
• Work with me: centreforliberatingnutrition.com