The Dietologist by Van Patel

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  Rachael Holmes

  Van has been an incredible support to me with my weight loss journey, also helped me recognise physiological and emotional eating traits. I hit a real lull and felt annoyed that my surgery didn’t seem to be working for me anymore. Van sent a general email to which I responded being very honest and expressing my frustration with my progress. The response I got was ‘ I hear you! Let’s get a consultation booked in’ Within 40 minutes of speaking with Van I realised what was going on and solutions were presented for me to overcome, focus and get back on track. Van made me aware of ‘Reverse The Regain’ First thing I had to do was weigh myself as that was something I’d put off, but after our consultation felt so enthusiastic about getting back into a good place, mentally, physically and emotionally, I hit Reverse The Regain and gradually started eating meals again but what I do now is prepare every meal, being mindful of my intake. Within 4 weeks I’d lost a stone, I feel amazing, have my mojo back, I look forward to my weekly weigh in and tracking my progress, I genuinely feel so positive and refocused and this is down to Vans patience, taking time to understand getting me to realise the core of my past eating habits and focusing on what makes me tick, for me it’s to set goals once I know where my focus is I go full speed ahead so now, I’m putting goals in place, not my weight necessarily but clothes size and where I want to be, how I see myself looking by that goal. I have completed a planner of occasions and events for the next two years, my goals! ✨ Van is real, understands, non judgemental, extremely knowledgable, kind but most importantly wants the very best for you and has been a crucial influence and support before surgery and after. Thank you

  27-07-2022
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  Ruby Urwin

  I have worked with Van for almost 1 year and she has drastically changed my mindset and helped me with the emotional eating. I've lost an extra 10kg and counting after a stall of almost 4 months. Van is the most wonderful person and I wish I had found her sooner. It may seem like a big financial commitment but it is nothing in comparison to what life would be like without the guidance, no judgment and wisdom. For me, being able to speak to someone without judgement and just have love and understanding back is incredible.

  27-05-2022
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  CA

  I have worked with Van for 10 months and I am so happy with my choice of a dietician as I am steadily working towards my goals. She has been a huge support now only in our sessions, but also direct calls and messages and she constantly checks up on me. I don't feel judged at all by her and I am so happy she understands if I ever have issues.

  27-05-2022
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  Georgia Bagnell

  I’ve always struggled with diet culture & emotional eating. I decided to get the gastric sleeve abroad, I thought this would resolve all my issues. I soon realised this was not the case, with limited post surgery follow up & dietician advice my old habits came slipping right back in. I was extremely lucky to stumble across Van who I worked with for over a year. I describe Van as my life coach! She made me feel at ease even in the discovery call. Not only has she improved my relationship with food, I’ve learnt life long eating & life habits, I’m able to reflect on my own and she’s encouraged and pushed me to identify issues in my life & change it. I did the 8 week group course and 9x 1:1 sessions. I do believe she’s made such a positive impact on my life. Surgery was not the solution to my problems but Van was and I’m so glad I decided to take the jump and invest in myself for the long term - worth every cent. I truly can’t describe how much Van has changed my life, it’s something I’ll be forever grateful for.

  27-05-2022
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  And Then Became Us Wedding and Event Planning

  So when I contacted Van I was in a dark place, no confidence and lost with the whole losing weight thing. Within 5 minutes of speaking to Van on a discovery call I knew she was the person that was going to support me to where I needed to be! When I started talking to Van I started to realise very quickly how much emotional eating had impacted my life and past hurts. Fast forward 5/6 months later, I was getting ready and mentally prepared to have WLS. The day came for WLS and I have never been so ready for this life changing journey, thanks to Van's sessions and encouragement! Fast forward I am still having my sessions with Van, which I love and I am now 88.2 lbs lighter and still going strong :). Van I couldn't have done this journey without your support and looking forward to continuing this journey with your great support. Big Love xx

  27-05-2022
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  Liz Fraser-Smith

  I have found Van to be so easy to talk to, knowledgeable and she has outlined what steps I need to take, and what life changes I need to make to achieve my weight management goals. In all of this, she has used language that is understandable to even a donut like me!! She is helping me to reach for realistic expectations of what is achievable with the amount of time and effort that I am able / willing to put in. It is a pleasure to work with her. And I recommend Van to anyone needing support through their bariatric journey.

  27-05-2022
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  Michelle Naughton

  Van is utterly and totally brilliant. I have made so so much progress in our sessions and I hope to never have to give her up!... just the willingness to work with me in a way I can and the emails through the month.... I simply and completely love how she operates. Worth every penny of investment. Thankyou Van. I love my life... I love the new me... and thanks to my ongoing work with you hope I can keep up my progress... youre a goddess.

  27-05-2022
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  Shelley Blackhurst

  I have loved working with Van ❤️ She is just a perfect mix of just lovely mixed with no nonsense and will gently challenge and encourage. Van’s knowledge of nutrition along with our behaviours has been invaluable. I would highly, highly recommend Van

  27-05-2022
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  Maxine Ross-Wallis

  It may seem like a huge financial commitment to sign up to work with Van, but I can’t stress enough how beneficial this has been for me. Van is so passionate and committed about what she does and she genuinely wants you to succeed at becoming the best version of yourself, the you that you deserve to be. Whether you have had surgery or are still thinking about, Van can help you navigate the mind field of bariatric surgery and weight loss. Nobody knows more about this surgery or the struggles around eating than this wonderful lady. Her approach is all about support and guidance and never about shaming or criticism. For the first time in my life I felt that I was talking to someone who totally understood me without any explanation, she just got me. Working with Van feels like I’m talking to a very special friend who wants only the best for me. I invested so much in my surgery, and I just wanted to give myself the very best outcome I could. Thank you, Van, for helping me to become the new me.

  27-05-2022
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  Amy Dodd

  I have been having sessions with Van for the last 4 months, I knew I would need the extra support and Van has been that and more. Lovely sessions with lots of advice and support especially when I've been unsure or struggling. Thank you Van, you're amazing! ❤

  27-05-2022