The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan: Recipes and Guidance for Life Before and After Surgery

by Megan Moore

A comprehensive cookbook and meal plan for pre- and post-recovery from bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery isn’t just about building a new relationship with food; it’s also about creating a new philosophy toward life. This bariatric cookbook shows you how to use the delicious power of meal prep and planning to make sustainable changes to your diet and your lifestyle.

From grocery lists to meal and exercise plans, this gastric sleeve cookbook is filled with balanced meals from Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shakes to West Coast Crab Cakes. Meticulous dietary advice will guide you on your successful journey from pre- to post-bariatric surgery.

All-inclusive bariatric cookbook―This comprehensive cookbook has you covered for 10 full weeks and can be tailored for four types of bariatric surgery.Quick and easy recipes―These delicious recipes were designed for bariatric patients but are fast and tasty for the whole family.Simple, proven guidance―Ease yourself into the changes that will become your new daily sustainable habits with up-to-date medical advice.

This cookbook and meal plan is your all-in-one resource to prepare for and recover from bariatric surgery.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction

358 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2019

Reviews

[ash (mymodernrenaissance) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I had read this book before I got surgery. I’m over a year post-op now, and it would have been useful to have some of this stuff back then. If you are pre-op (or even post-op like I am), this will be worthwhile to have and read.

[Kathleen Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cookbook that prepares the reader for having bariatric surgery. What foods to eat, and lifestyle change that needs to be done before you undertake the surgery.
There are examples of what to eat and what to avoid. What you can and can't drink. Prior to surgery, you need to quit smoking or using tobacco as there are risks if you continue, plus no alcohol.
There are 10 weeks post-op meal plans and shopping lists to help the person who has had the surgery.
The recipes are easy to follow, with a post-op serving suggestion such as full liquid, puree, soft foods, and general diet. Plus the recipes range from early post-op foods to desserts and they sound pretty good.
I am not reviewing this book for myself but for my sister who is living with extreme pain and has to lose weight before she could have the bariatric surgery. Paging through it, I am finding that this book would be perfect but looks like a totally different lifestyle that you would have to be serious about to be successful in your weight loss journey.

[Rhonda Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have six grandsons and four of them seem to have surgery on a regular basis for their deviated septum's and one for his bi-lateral cleft lip and palette so this cookbook was of real interest to our family. We missed being able to use the recipes before the surgery this last time but have decided we're going to use the timeline and recipes for the next surgery. We've tried some of the recipes and although some of them weren't a favorite we did find them palatable. We thought it would be a great asset in the healing process.

[Janet Vickery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful.

A boost to add some variety to my diet
This is a great resource, can't wait to start cooking
Thanks

[Sylvie Daigle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for anyone who is pre or post op for gastric surgery of any kind. Great recipes and menu plans.

[The Ginger Bookworm]

Great recipes will refer back to this frequently for meal ideas.

[Christina Redmond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greats plans to follow

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a cookbook for people who want to make lifestyle changes.

[teresa denise summers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful book.

This book made me less fearful of the bypass surgery I am going to have soon. I would recommend this book to anyone considering gastric bypass surgery.

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this, haven’t tried the recipes yet but most of them look pretty good.

[Sheena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful

Very helpful tool when you aren't sure what to make or how much to have. I have a paperback as well in my kitchen because I love having the actual book.

[Andra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative

Lot of pre op information, as well as post op food suggestions. Well structured and easy to follow. Would recommend for anyone in the process of lifestyle change.

[Christopher R. Sipes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Real Recipes for Success

My wife is pre-op and wanted to try some recipes to see what she would enjoy eating post-op. Most of the recipes in this cookbook are quick and easy for meal prep. Even better is they are recipes our family will enjoy.