The Everything Post Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook: All you need to meet and maintain your weight loss goals

by Jennifer Heisler, Christine Ren Fielding (Contributor)

If you're contemplating weight loss surgery (WLS), then you probably already know that the truly hard work will begin after the operation. That is when you have to deal with the emotions that come after WLS, getting enough exercise to keep off the weight, and eating the correct portions of nutritious, low-fat foods. Luckily, The Everything Post Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook can guide you through it all--from watching for medical complications and changing your wardrobe to whipping up delicious meals. Inside you'll find 150 tempting recipes Berry SmoothieBBQ Pulled ChickenTequila Lime London BroilCreamy White Chicken ChiliItalian CheesecakeSeared Scallops with Apricot Orzo Salad In this helpful manual, surgical nurse Jennifer Whitlock Heisler presents you with all the facts you need to recover from WLS the healthy way. Whether you're questioning what comes next or dealing firsthand with complications, you'll find comfort and practical advice in this one-stop resource.

Genres: Cooking

463 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 18, 2010

Reviews

[Amy :) · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very disappointed in this cookbook. The first half of the book is dealing with weight loss surgery, setting goals, and exercise. All great things to know, but I wanted a cookbook as I am 3 years post-surgery. I guess my big problem is that it is labeled a cookbook, rather than a post surgery guife.

The recipes sound good, but a lot are high carb. When my physician is keeping me under 100 grams of carbs, even a low fat mac n cheese won't cut it if a serving has 78 grams of carbs!

[Hilary · Rating 1 out of 5]

A lot of recipes are really high in carbs and calories. Most of these recipes I could never eat and my nutritionist would never approve them. The Mac and cheese had 580 cals and 78g of carbs PER SERVING.

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

What’s with the soy and canola oils

Don’t know if canola oil is that good for you. And maybe the soy is not all that great if you’re a guy due to some effects it supposedly has on the male chest . However main points are all good and I will use the recipes that don’t have soy and will use a different oil .

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

great help to start the journey and a good resource to go back and read after the journey

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Recipes are not rny friendly. Really high carb counts for most of them.

[Karen L. Bodden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best WLS guide

Excellent book. Very helpful. A must have to be able to prepare for WLS. Right on target & follows my doctor's program.

[Katharine Belcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book for the recipes. Although the recipes are low-carb and definitely support a bariatric diet, they are best suited for well after surgery, perhaps the maintenance stage. For me, the best feature is the great information provided about life after surgery. Everything from how you will feel and what to expect, to what to do with your old clothes and how best to acquire your new wardrobe.