The Bariatric Bible: Your Essential Companion to Weight Loss Surgery―with Over 120 Recipes for a Lifetime of Eating Well

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The ultimate one-stop guide to living and eating well, before and after weight loss surgery

If you’ve had―or are considering―weight loss surgery, this is the book for you. Chef and food writer Carol Bowen Ball has lost one hundred pounds since her own bariatric surgery, and in The Bariatric Bible, she gives you the keys to lifelong post-surgery success. Everything you need to know beforehand: what to look for in a surgeon, what the options are (from lapband to bypass), how to prepare, and what to packHow to manage your new diet: from cardinal rules (“protein first!”) to common pitfalls (beware of “slider foods”)―and which snacks to keep in your Emergency KitEssential lifestyle tips: how to buy clothes for your changing body, craft an exercise plan, troubleshoot dining out, and moreOver 120 healthy recipes, such as Quinoa, Nectarine, and Sizzled Halloumi Salad, Breakfast Protein Pancakes, and Lemon and Chive Hummus―color-coded by recovery stage and labeled with their protein, carbohydrate, fat, and calorie counts The bariatric lifestyle is about more than just cooking―it requires new, healthier habits around exercise, relationships, eating out, and much more. With this book, you can unlock the secrets to lifelong health and happiness, from pre- to post-op and beyond. 115 color photographs and illustrations

From the Publisher

If you’ve had—or are considering—weight loss surgery, this is the book for you. With The Bariatric Bible, you’ll learn:

Everything you need to know beforehand

Discover what to look for in a surgeon, what the surgical options are (from lapband to bypass), how to prepare for surgery, and even what to pack.

Over 120 healthy and satisfying recipes

From Quinoa, Nectarine, and Sizzled Halloumi Salad to Quick and Simple Vegetable Stir Fry, every recipe is color-coded by recovery stage and labeled with their protein, carbohydrate, fat, and calorie counts.

Essential lifestyle tips and how to manage your new diet

Understand how to craft an exercise plan and troubleshoot dining out. And, become an expert on the cardinal rules (“protein first!”) and common pitfalls (beware of “slider foods”) of your new diet.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Experiment; Reprint edition (March 31, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 161519651X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1615196517
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.8 x 0.8 x 9.6 inches