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Life After Bariatric Surgery: The Complete Guide to Preparing for Surgery, Recovery, and Your New Life
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ISBN13: 9798171287306
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bariatric surgery isn't the finish line - it's the starting point of a completely new relationship with your body, your food, and your future. Written for patients at every stage of the journey, this comprehensive guide walks you through what really happens before, during, and after weight-loss surgery, replacing fear and uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Sarah White draws on years of clinical experience to answer the questions patients ask most: How do I prepare my body and mind for surgery? What can I actually expect in the hospital and the first weeks at home? How do I rebuild my diet from liquids to solid food without setbacks? What do the emotional ups and downs of rapid weight loss really feel like - and how do I handle them?
Inside, you'll find:
Pre-surgery preparation - mental readiness, pre-op diets, and what to pack for the hospital
A stage-by-stage recovery roadmap - from the first 24 hours to the six-month mark
Nutrition rebuilt from scratch - how to reintroduce food safely while protecting your results
Body image and identity - navigating the emotional side of rapid physical change
Long-term success habits - sustainable movement, mindset shifts, and relapse prevention
Real talk on complications and plateaus - what's normal, what's not, and when to call your surgeon
Compassionate, practical, and free of judgment, Life After Bariatric Surgery is the guide patients wish they'd had - a trusted companion for anyone ready to reclaim their health and step confidently into life after surgery.
Inside, you'll find:
Pre-surgery preparation - mental readiness, pre-op diets, and what to pack for the hospital
A stage-by-stage recovery roadmap - from the first 24 hours to the six-month mark
Nutrition rebuilt from scratch - how to reintroduce food safely while protecting your results
Body image and identity - navigating the emotional side of rapid physical change
Long-term success habits - sustainable movement, mindset shifts, and relapse prevention
Real talk on complications and plateaus - what's normal, what's not, and when to call your surgeon
Compassionate, practical, and free of judgment, Life After Bariatric Surgery is the guide patients wish they'd had - a trusted companion for anyone ready to reclaim their health and step confidently into life after surgery.
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