Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies [Paperback]

Brian K. Davidson (Author), David Fouts (Author), Karen Meyers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 2010

A practical, empowering guide to maintaining your weight after weight loss surgery

Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies is a book about food and maintenance: what foods to buy, how to prepare them, and how to enjoy a nutritious post-surgery diet. It helps you solidify new eating habits and enjoy some new recipes, as well as better understand nutrition and your food intake so that you can maintain your weight long after surgery.

• Features simple, delicious meals that conform to post-weight loss surgery requirements
• Offers easy-to-prepare recipes that are high in flavor and low in fat and calories, that you can eat immediately after your surgery and beyond

Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies makes it easy to shed the pounds and keep them off!

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From the Back Cover

Get empowered to lose weight and keep it off after surgery

This friendly, hands-on guide is all about what foods to buy, how to prepare them, and how to enjoy a nutritious post-surgery diet. It helps you solidify new eating habits and enjoy some new recipes, as well as better understand nutrition and your food intake so that you can maintain your weight loss long after surgery.

• Get to know the new you — discover dietary guidelines from day one after the surgery, and on through the four stages that lead up to eating regular foods (clear liquids, full liquids, smooth foods, and soft foods)

• Stay on course ?— find out how healthy eating plans, portion sizes, nutrition, food diaries, and wise food choices can help you keep the weight off after surgery

• Start cookin', good lookin' — start making healthy, hearty, and delicious dishes for meals from breakfast through dinner, organized by type of food for quick reference

• Enjoy snacks, salads, and more — get simple and scrumptious recipes to enjoy anytime, from smoothies and appetizers to soups and sides

Open the book and find:

• Dietary guidelines and menus for clear liquids, full liquids, smooth foods, soft foods, and regular foods

• Tips on meal-planning, setting up your kitchen, and stocking your pantry

• Coverage of common cooking methods

• Proper portion sizes for you to stay on track

• Easy-to-find ingredients and nearly 150 easy-to-prepare recipes

• Nutrition information included with each recipe

• Ten tips for long-term success

About the Author

Brian K. Davidson is the coauthor of Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies.

David "Chef Dave" Fouts is the exclusive chef for WLS Lifestyles magazine.

Karen Meyers, MS, RD/LD, is a registered, licensed dietitian and certified personal trainer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (October 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470640189
• ISBN-13: 978-0470640180
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Surgery > General Surgery
  • #91 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diets & Weight Loss > Low Fat

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!!!! January 28, 2011

By Tracy A. Hardy

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The Dummies' books are always on point with information. This book is no different. I bought it for the recipes but found it to be loaded with so much useful information for post WLS. The simple things like distinguishing how to measure portion sizes and cooking measurements have been a lifesaver! This book is a must have, its not a book to read and put down but more of a reference to be used over and over.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS BOOK!!! September 25, 2011

By armywife44

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I had Gastric Bypass August 1st 2011. I wish that I would have known about this book before hand. I was lost on what to drink during the first few weeks post op. This book gives you the stages at what to eat in weeks. So if you are 2 weeks post op there is recipes for you and they are marked. It also gives you advice that you often forget after your appointments with the nutritionists. I have tried many recipes out of this book and have found alot that I use almost every day. I recommend getting this book before you have surgery though. It will save you alot of money on buying things that you really dont need!!!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies April 15, 2011

By intre5pid7

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In planning for my life as a post-op gastric bypass person, I wanted to know what kind of foods I would be able to eat and in what form/fashion. In contemplating the future changes to my diet, I had often wondered exactly what I would be allowed/able to eat. After reading this book, with all its helpful information, I have a much clearer understanding of how broad my nutritional horizons will actually be after surgery and for the rest of my life. Thanks to the author(s) and publishers for this excellent tool! I also recommend the following link Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies