Who knew the best tasting food could come after weight loss surgery? Chef Dave and Vicki thats who! We know it can be downright confusing trying to figure out what to eat those first few days and weeks after your surgery. Our easy to prepare recipes have been created to take you through the beginning diet stages from tasty protein shakes to flavorful smooth foods and finally, satisfying soft foods. You know these recipes have to taste good because they come from Chef Dave's kitchen. And Vicki has made sure they are nutritious and will work for all types of weight loss surgery. As you move on to regular healthy foods, you can still come back and enjoy recipes from this book. They're that good!

Presents "Success Habits" to successfully control your weight loss after weight-loss surgery.

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.

Weight loss surgery is only the first step to maintaining a healthy weight. Post-surgery is when it is most important to maintain proper eating habits with the right balance of nutrients. Recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery, Revised and Updated provides you with a variety of tasty meals that are tailored for each stage of your post-operative eating plan. Included are meal plans, pantry lists, and 200 recipes that are delicious and specifically tailored to weight-loss surgery requirements:— Zucchini Frittata with Capers and Olives— Lavender-Blueberry Muffins— Sesame-Glazed Salmon— Fall Harvest Pumpkin SoupThis revised and expanded edition includes 50 new recipes with nutritional analysis, meal plans for each post-op stage, and the latest information on weight loss surgery and procedures.

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.

A practical, empowering guide to maintaining your weight after weight loss surgery Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies is a book about food and maintenance: what foods to buy, how to prepare them, and how to enjoy a nutritious post-surgery diet. It helps you solidify new eating habits and enjoy some new recipes, as well as better understand nutrition and your food intake so that you can maintain your weight long after surgery. Features simple, delicious meals that conform to post-weight loss surgery requirements Offers easy-to-prepare recipes that are high in flavor and low in fat and calories, that you can eat immediately after your surgery and beyond Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies makes it easy to shed the pounds and keep them off!

Provides information about obesity and weight-loss surgery and offers dietary and lifestyle guidelines for individuals who have had bariatric surgery as well as 150 recipes.

Get the scoop on weight loss surgery Your authoritative guide to weight loss surgery -- before, during, and after Considering weight loss surgery? This compassionate guide helps you determine whether you qualify and gives you the scoop on selecting the best center and surgical team, understanding today's different procedures, and achieving the best results. You also get tips on eating properly post-op and preparing appetizing meals, as well as easing back into your day-to-day life. Discover how to * Evaluate your surgical options * Understand the risks * Prepare for surgery * Handle post-op challenges * Find sources of support

“Food is such an important and enjoyable part of our life and culture. It should remain so after bariatric surgery.”- Dr. Mary O’ Kane Bariatric/Metabolic surgery brings about a sea-change in diet and lifestyle. Patients who embrace this change fare better in terms of weight maintenance and overall health in the long term. As a team that is involved deeply in management of obesity, this cook-book is our endeavour to help patients in their weight loss journey. It provides with a variety of interesting meal options for every phase of diet after surgery. All recipes are contributed by qualified nutritionists from across the globe. The nutritional benefits and macro-nutrient calculations of all recipes are also listed so that patients can get an idea about their caloric intake. It aims to make the post bariatric surgery journey a lot easier, healthier and more comfortable. We sincerely hope that you enjoy having these recipes as much as we enjoyed putting them together. Cheers!

In this book, Dr. Vuong offers pertinent psychological and self-improvement tips that are necessary for success after weight loss surgery, which is a rarely covered topic. Drawing on his professional experience working with obesity patients and his own personal journey for enlightenment, he has provided a concise yet profound manual for losing weight and gaining enlightenment. This book does not discuss the various weight loss surgeries, complications, insurance coverage, food tips, or the "usual" dieting tips. This book deals more with what really matters after weight loss surgery--how to change your mind and hence your perception of reality. Whether you are a newbie to weight loss surgery, a seasoned dieter, or just someone seeking enlightenment, this book is a must read. Dr. Vuong is an internationally renowned bariatric surgeon and the current director of Lovelace Bariatrics in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is recognized for his unique Patient Empowerment Program, in which he personally leads weekly educational sessions for his WLS patients. A popular speaker, Dr. Vuong starred in TLC's hit show, "900 Pound Man: A Race Against Time."