Fresh Start Bariatric Cookbook


Book Description

Rediscover the pleasure of food after weight-loss surgery Weight loss surgery doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite recipes for good. This up-to-date bariatric cookbook puts a surgery-safe twist on foods with 100+ healthy, comforting recipes that are simple enough to make every day, so you can sustain your long-term weight-loss and health goals. Learn how to implement the right portions, increase protein in your meals, and use the most nutritious ingredients, so your food is as good for you as it is delicious. With nutritional information for every recipe, keeping track of your fluid and calorie intake is easy. The Fresh Start Bariatric Cookbook is a new nutrition plan for your new body, featuring: Options for every stage―Each recipe is marked with an icon that tells you which stage of post-operation it’s appropriate for: full liquid, puree, soft foods, or general diet. Flavorful recipes―Enjoy comfort foods like Chocolate-Peanut Butter Smoothies, Turkey Breakfast Burritos, Baked Salmon with Barbecue Seasoning, Low-Carb Cheeseburger Casserole, and much more. Foods for every body―These dishes are crafted to meet your needs after gastric sleeve surgery (or vertical sleeve gastrectomy), laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement, and more. Enjoy some of your favorite foods while staying on the path to better health and weight loss with this bariatric cookbook.




Living with Bariatric Surgery


Book Description

Living with Bariatric Surgery: Managing Your Mind and Your Weight aims to help those who are considering bariatric surgery develop a psychological understanding of their eating behaviour and the changes needed in order to make surgery successful. It is also a resource for those who have undergone surgery to help them adapt to the physical, psychological and relationship adjustments that occur. Whilst the benefits of bariatric surgery are significant, the psychological challenges it presents for patients have been overlooked. This book will help patients develop a realistic view of bariatric surgery and the changes required. It incorporates the real-life experiences of people who have had bariatric surgery, showing how they have responded to the psychological and behavioural changes after surgery, and also features helpful psychoeducation, exercises and strategies to facilitate reflection and learning. Living with Bariatric Surgery will be an essential guide for anyone considering, preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery, as well as health professionals working with these clients.




The Bariatric Foodie Guide to Perfect Protein Shakes


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Life can be stressful. Your protein shake shouldn't be! Dozens of crave-worthy protein drink recipes tips & tricks from popular weight-loss surgery blog, Bariatric Foodie!




The Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Cookbook


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Meal plans and recipes to set you up for post-surgery success After gastric sleeve surgery for weight loss, your continued wellness depends on a strong commitment to nutrition. The Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Cookbook guides you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle with eight weeks of post-op meal plans and flavorful recipes to help you feel and look your best. This supportive bariatric cookbook helps you get healthier―not just slimmer―with an approach that satisfies both the nutritional and emotional components of your dietary needs. Recipes like Southwestern Scrambled Egg Burritos, Cheesy Broccoli Soup, and Buffalo Chicken Wrap include step-by-step instructions, limited prep time, and affordable ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Meal plans for every stage―Enjoy 8 preplanned menus for every phase of healing after weight loss surgery, including liquid, pureed, soft, and general diet plans. Post-op serving sizes―Find the perfect serving sizes for your stage of recovery with the help of at-a-glance labels on each recipe. Cooking tips and tricks―Explore helpful pointers for getting the most out of the recipes, from ingredient swaps to post-op prep tips for making the food easier to digest. Eating well after weight loss surgery is easy with The Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Cookbook.




The Bariatric Bible: Your Essential Companion to Weight Loss Surgery - with Over 120 Recipes for a Lifetime of Eating Well


Book Description

The ultimate one-stop guide to living and eating well, before and after weight loss surgery If you’ve had—or are considering—weight loss surgery, this is the book for you. Chef and food writer Carol Bowen Ball has lost one hundred pounds since her own bariatric surgery, and in The Bariatric Bible, she gives you the keys to lifelong post-surgery success. Everything you need to know beforehand: what to look for in a surgeon, what the options are (from lapband to bypass), how to prepare, and what to pack How to manage your new diet: from cardinal rules (“protein first!”) to common pitfalls (beware of “slider foods”)—and which snacks to keep in your Emergency Kit Essential lifestyle tips: how to buy clothes for your changing body, craft an exercise plan, troubleshoot dining out, and more Over 120 healthy recipes, such as Quinoa, Nectarine, and Sizzled Halloumi Salad, Breakfast Protein Pancakes, and Lemon and Chive Hummus—color-coded by recovery stage and labeled with their protein, carbohydrate, fat, and calorie counts The bariatric lifestyle is about more than just cooking—it requires new, healthier habits around exercise, relationships, eating out, and much more. With this book, you can unlock the secrets to lifelong health and happiness, from pre- to post-op and beyond.




The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve


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The vertical sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric sleeve, can be your weight loss solution after years of struggling with obesity. Thousands of patients have successfully lost weight and kept it off after vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Making the right decisions can help you make the most out of this life-changing experience. The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy provides the information and tips you need to make the most out of this chance to overcome obesity forever. How does the gastric sleeve work? Is the vertical sleeve gastrectomy your best option? Who will your surgeon be? What will your diet be like? How can you reduce complications and side effects? This indispensable book answers these questions and more with straightforward and complete explanations. The authors, a successful weight loss surgery patient and a nutritionist specializing in weight loss speak to those considering weight loss surgery, current gastric sleeve patients and their supporters. Learn about Expected weight loss after vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) Choosing a surgeon and paying for surgery Safely preparing for and recovering from surgery Avoiding mistakes that can slow weight loss and harm your health The VSG diet for weight loss: what, when and how much to eat Health benefits and risks of the sleeve Embracing life as a sleeve patient This complete guide covers the entire VSG journey - don't miss out on critical information that can get you the weight loss that you want and deserve




The Bariatric Diet Guide and Cookbook


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Eating well and keeping the weight off after bariatric surgery is easy with this comprehensive guide! Undergoing weight-loss surgery doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite dishes. Take control of your new life and build healthy habits with recipes crafted to meet your needs after bariatric surgery. Inside the pages of this bariatric cookbook, you’ll find everything you need for post-bariatric surgery recovery and lifelong weight management. It includes: • 100 delicious, satisfying recipes for each stage of post-bariatric recovery with specific portion sizes and complete nutritional information • A six-stage post-op guide to successfully transition from clear liquids and protein shakes to general foods • Expert advice on what to expect pre-and post-op, and how to make small, sustainable changes to maintain your health and weight From green tea shakes and slow cooker yogurt to apricot-glazed chicken and cedar plank salmon, this healthy recipe book is packed with easy-to-make dishes that are high in protein, low in carbs, and low in sugar. Learn about portion control and how to use the most nutritious ingredients, so your food is as good for you as it is delicious. Let bariatric surgeon Dr. Matthew Weiner guide you through your bariatric journey and help you make your transition toward healthier living as smooth as possible. He shows you how to eliminate processed foods and pivot from a protein-first diet to a produce-first diet that prioritizes vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, and seeds. With The Bariatric Diet Guide and Cookbook, you can enjoy your favorite foods while staying on the path to better health and weight loss!




Through Thick & Thin


Book Description

"A guide for navigating the many complex emotional issues related to weight loss surgery, beginning with considerations prior to surgery, and following through the physical and psychological transitions that occur after surgery"--




The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery


Book Description

Weight loss surgery is a big deal, but it is only an early step in your weight loss journey. The long-term weight loss journey begins after the surgery, and it lasts for a lifetime. The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery: Living Your Best Life After Weight Loss Surgery is your guide to losing weight and living a healthy life long after you are discharged from the hospital and are on your own. This book takes a realistic approach to life after weight loss surgery. In a friendly and helpful tone, the book provides practical advice on getting through everyday tasks, such as planning meals, getting enough protein, taking the right nutritional supplements, and developing an exercise program. It also suggests strategies for staying motivated day in and day out, communicating better with friends and family, and having fun at family gatherings, on vacations, and during other special events without getting off track. The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery is easy to read and conversational, but packed with indispensable information and ideas for success after weight loss surgery. The book targets recent weight loss surgery patients, weight loss surgery veterans, and those considering weight loss surgery. The book includes these features. Written by Alex Brecher, a weight loss surgery patient and advocate who has successfully lost 100 pounds and kept it off for over 10 years. Co-authored by Natalie Stein, a nutritionist and expert in weight loss strategies. Easy high-protein recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts, with plenty of suggestions for modifications and variations. Food lists and sample menus to make meal planning easy. Step-by-step guides to meal planning and developing an exercise program. Tips for eating at restaurants, parties, and while traveling. How to stay motivated and break through plateaus. Time-saving tips. The reason to get weight loss surgery is to lose weight so that you can be happier and healthier. Take a look at The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery to see how it can help you make the most out of your weight loss surgery."




Successful Weight Loss with the Gastric Sleeve


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With each passing year, bariatric surgeries are becoming more and more common place. After years of frustrating weight loss and regains, patients are looking for permanent answers to their obesity problems. New procedures, new techniques and new surgeons enter the field of bariatrics each year. In this newly revised book, Dr. Alvarez pulls back the curtain on the Gastric Sleeve surgery and tells why it is the only bariatric surgery he'll perform, the risks associated with the surgery, and what patients need to know to be one of the successful permanent losers.