Bariatric Surgery Patient Manual

Table of Contents YourHealthcareTeam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WeightLoss101...................4 Types of Bariatric Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FirstSteps.....................7 PreparingforSurgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 After Your Surgery: Post-Operative Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Post-Operative Diet Phases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Supplements: Vitamins, Minerals, and Protein . . . . . . 23 Healthy Eating for Life: Nutrition 101 . . . . . . . . . . 31 Model Plate: Picturing a Healthy Meal . . . . . . . . . . 38 NutritionLabels..................40 Getting to Know Your New Stomach . . . . . . . . . . 43 Some Common Side Effects of Bariatric Surgery . . . . . 45 Maintenance: Making Change Last a Lifetime . . . . . . 51 Social Gatherings & Dining Out . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Exercise......................55 The Mind-Body Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 AdditionalResources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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