My surgery is scheduled for February 13th! Did all of my pre-op testing yesterday just bloodwork and ekg, have my time to arrive at the hospital I cannot wait!

I have been looking for a cookbook for after the surgery - does anyone have any recommendations?

Let me know and thank you!


Michelle

Michelle, I personally didn't buy any cookbooks but check either Amazon or even Borders for books pertaining to WLS. I know there a couple of them out there. My sister asked me if I wanted any of them for xmas & I told her not to spend her money on them right now. I love to cook & have adapted a lot of old stand-bys to work for me after surgery & I will tell you things have been going great!!! I haven't had anything that hasn't tasted good or not worked for me!!! Keep it simple in the beginning - I don't know how you will be but I was terrified of taking those first bites of food!!! I stuck with loose scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, s/f puddings, ricotta cheese & sauce, cream of wheat, chili (my homemade & Wendy's) w/shredded cheese & homemade applesauce to name a few... all with a bit of that protein powder added to it (they'll give you that at your first follow-up appt). Oh - check out this OH member's blog - she has some great tips & recipes too & she's a hoot to boot... http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ If you need anything just give me a yell... Good luck!!!!

I got a lot of interesting recipes from the site that Cece mentioned. What an exciting time for you right now! You're going to do just fine. We will be waiting for you with an empty space on the bench that has your name written on it.

Michelle: Hi! I can give you resources to choose from but one thought is why a postop cookbook if it is just about healthy living (diet/exercise); eating protein first lean protein, followed by low glycemic index veggies andfruits as well as a few multigrain/complex grains and smidgen of healthy good fats... Any cookbook can be adapted, but a lo carb one such as South beach would be okay! I BOUGHT QUITE A FEW, BUT I AM A COOKBOOK FANATIC., do not hink I used many of the wls cookbooks! There are free online support groups aimed at this as well as some sites and magazines that have recipes monthly! All for free! http://www.livingafterwls.com/Recipes.html http://www.livingafterwls.com/Newsletters.html sign up free for her newsletter which has recipes! ObesityHelp Magazine 6x yrpublication http://www.obesityhelpmagazine.com/

WLS lifestyles   a quarterly magazine http://www.wlslifestyles.com/ http://www.beyondchange-obesity.com/ WLS COOKBOOKS

 

 

 

http://www.livingafterwls.com/cookbook_order.html

 

The Neighborhood Cookbook by LivingAfterWLS Neighborhood

 

Editor: Kaye Bailey

 

This 175 page spiral bound book contains 300 recipes submitted by the members of the LivingAfterWLS online support community. These are authentic recipes weight loss surgery patients are using to support their healthy diet goals and feed their families well. Categories include: Appetizers and Beverages; Protein Breakfasts; On The Go Protein; Healthy Snacks; Condiments & Sauces; Soups & Salads; Vegetables & Side Dishes; Main Dishes; Sensible Desserts and Healthy Grains. Now in the second printing this book has made it around the world and consistently receives positive feedback from those who own it.

 

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Cooking For Weight Loss Surgery Patients By: Dick Stuck

 

List Price:

$16.95

http://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Weight-Loss-Surgery-Patients/dp/0925838144/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201950860&sr=1-4

 

 

 

Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein Recipes to Enjoy in the Weeks, Months and Years After Surgery by Patt Levine

 

Price:

$11.53

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Recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery: Delicious Dishes for Nourishing the New You by Margaret Furtado (Author), Lynette Schultz (Author)

 

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$13.57

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Culinary Classics: Essentials of Cooking for the Gastric Bypass Patient

 

This Cookbook, written by bariatric patient, Chef David Fouts http://www.bariblend.com/catalog/culinary_classics__essentials_of_cooking_for_the_gastric_bypass_patient_by__bari_2373396.htm

 

http://www.chefdave.org/default he has website with free newsletter! http://www.chefdave.org/default/chef-dave-recipes recipes!

 

 

 

Before & After, Revised Edition: Living and Eating Well After Weight-Loss Surgery (Paperback)by Susan Maria Leach $10.85 http://www.amazon.com/Before-After-Revised-Weight-Loss-Surgery/dp/0061242853/ref=pd_sim_b_njs_title_3

 

She has website/store and has many free recipes: http://www.bariatriceating.com/ourhomeandre.html

 

 

 

Victoria's CookBook For Gastric Bypass Patients My cookbook is not your ordinary cookbook... It's a roadmap to the dietary protocol of the gastric bypass patient. From hospital, home and beyond. Learn the proper way to substitute and have delicious meals that are sugar free.. Over 100 recipes, Beef, Poultry, Seafood, Casseroles, Desserts, Soups and Salads, Appetizers, tips on breaking a plateau and much more all recipes are low fat/low carb, all sugar free recipes with nutritional values on each recipe. $24.94 (includes S&H).She has a link to paypal for creditcard use or a link for printing out an order form and sending a check/moneyorder. http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/VBowenCookBook/index.html

 

 

 

EATING HEALTHY FOR LIFE: A RECIPE GUIDE TO HEALTHY EATING FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS

 

All this info is on the website: also he has a table of contents...I like it a few typos, but overall good!To order and pay by Mail: Send a Check or Money Order for $28.95 (includes S&H) to: Mitch Sivadon-Smith P. O. Box 1144 Lemon Grove, CA 91946-1144 http://www.eatinghealthyforlife.com/WLSCookbookInformation.html

 

 

 

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