It’s Time for the New You

We are a partner in your weight loss journey.

Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, advanced practice providers, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, and physical therapists are here to help support you in achieving and maintaining your weight loss goals.

After bariatric surgery, losing weight and keeping it off requires permanent eating and behavior changes. Bariatric surgery is only one part of your longer-term treatment, and the recommended post-surgery diet changes will be followed for the rest of your life.

There are several dietary stages outlined in this booklet. Most importantly, listen to your body. After surgery, your stomach pouch will hold only a few tablespoons of food at a time. When eating, find a state of comfortable satisfaction- not fullness. Eating past comfortable satisfaction can cause nausea, vomiting, and slowly stretch the pouch. Eat mindfully by beginning to eat before you feel over-hungry and stop once you feel satisfied. If you do not tolerate a food well, do not get discouraged. Wait a week or two and try again. Following these instructions will give you the greatest chance of achieving and maintaining your physical health goals.

Ask your care team for information about our support group.

We recommend downloading the Baritastic App for your phone/tablet. This is the #1 rated app for bariatric surgery patients, and includes:

• Recipe recommendations for each stage of your journey

• Exercise planning

• Tracking of:

• Water intake

• Protein intake

• Food intake

• Weight changes