The Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Cookbook

Congratulations on getting sleeved! Now ensure the long-term success of your surgery by committing to good nutrition. Eating right and eating well are especially important in the first 8 weeks after surgery, a time period when you're eating to recover and establish healthier habits. In The Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Cookbook, Sarah Kent-author of the bestselling Fresh Start Bariatric Cookbook-approaches nutrition specifically for after a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) to help you get healthier, not just thinner. With 8 weeks of progressive meal plans and follow-up recipes tailored to your new lifestyle, you'll never wonder what, when, or how much to eat. An overview of VSG that reviews your nutritional needs for after surgery, answers commonly asked questions, and explains how to use the book, 8 weeks of easy meal plans for each of the post-op dietary stages (full liquid, pureed foods, soft foods, general diet), 75 protein-packed recipes-many of which yield leftovers for meals later in the week, plus recipes for sweet treats and kitchen staples, Post-op recipe icons that highlight viable dietary stages with specific portion sizes for each Book jacket.