The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan: Recipes and Guidance for Life Before and After Surgery

Some great Bariatric recipes in this wonderful cookbook! I keep up on my vegetables & lean proteins & fruits to gain great medical reports & my weight steady!

I own a lot of cookbooks, which ironically leads up to why I need bariatric surgery now! lol However, this cookbook is really good. It gives actual meal plans for weeks 1-9 post operative particularly for gastric bypass. What is really nice too is that she also includes a good plan for exercise for all that time as well. It's like Goldilocks; not too much, not too little, but juuuuust right!! I would definitely recommend this for either the patient or a support person who is taking care of any bariatric patients. If you have ever put together a cookbook (which I have), it is a tremendous amount of work. While I like more pictures, this one has enough and gets you excited enough with the specific weekly food plans, that you really don't mind especially since you are learning serious portion control in those first several weeks anyway. Personally, I'm pre-op right now and have to see a dietician for six months before surgery. I'm going to use this book simply to get healthy before the big day.

A GREAT BOOK. Everyone who is considering bariatric surgery should have this book. Easy to read, easy recipes to use.

The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan is a well-organized and thoughtfully structured resource for individuals preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery. What stands out immediately is how clearly the book walks through the different stages—pre-surgery, liquid phases, soft foods, and long-term maintenance—without overwhelming the reader. The meal plans are straightforward and realistic. Ingredients are generally accessible, and the recipes are portion-conscious, which is essential for bariatric patients learning new eating habits. I especially appreciated the guidance on protein prioritization, hydration, and mindful portion control. The book doesn’t just provide recipes—it explains why certain nutritional approaches matter after surgery. The tone is supportive rather than clinical, which makes it approachable for someone navigating a significant life change. It would be particularly helpful for those who prefer having a structured plan rather than figuring everything out on their own. The only reason for four stars instead of five is that some recipes are fairly simple and may feel repetitive for experienced cooks. However, simplicity can also be a strength during recovery when energy and appetite may be limited. Overall, this is a solid, practical guide that would make a helpful companion before and after bariatric surgery.

Great book for post bariatric meals. I cook alot of meals from here

This cookbook has been very helpful on my bariatric journey. I have enjoyed many of the recipes as I am moving through the food stages. I like that I am eating real food and it is satisfying.

Recipes sounded great. Here are a few things I noticed about this book: 1. Each recipe required quite a few ingredients 2. Nutrition info was posted for each recipe but serving size was left out 3. No photos of the recipes at all 4. Up to page 79 there are no recipes, I don’t need advice on bariatric surgery, I want a recipe book I will most likely returning this book since the recipes are complicated and the serving sizes are unclear

My husband had the sleeve. I started making the bone broth and egg bites for him while he was pre-surgery. He loved them so much! And now he is on mashed foods; he can still have the egg bites, and I saved, froze, and now mash the meats and veggies from making the broths for him! He has lost 30 lbs already, and he loves the recipes I use from this book. I have shared it with his nutritionist and other surgery people, as well as people (like me) on Mounjaro. They love it, too! The recipes are delicious and encourage creativity!

Most of the recipes don’t include a photo. It’s hard to get excited about any recipe if you can’t see what the end result should look like.

Very informative and has some good recipes.

good product good quality

Love it, gives great ideas for meals. Easy to follow

this book is great. iv really struggled on the protein shakes post surgery and this book showed me so many more, full of options that don't involve chemicals and ingredients you have never heard of ! beyond that it really helps you develop a plan and agenda for managing surgery beyond. I was struggling to know how much/when/what and this book has really helped that.