The honest, compassionate bariatric guide that tells you what really happens before, during, and after weight-loss surgery. If you're preparing for bariatric surgery or trying to understand everything that comes after; it's easy to feel overwhelmed, scared, or unprepared. This warm, realistic guide gently walks you through 100 true bariatric realities that patients commonly face, but rarely hear about.
With a friendly, patient-to-patient tone, this book explains the emotional shifts, physical changes, mindset hurdles, victories, setbacks, and surprising truths that shape the bariatric journey.
Inside, readers will discover:
• Pre-op expectations and emotional challenges
• Early post-op truths including fatigue, hormones, nausea, and anxiety
• Mindset changes, identity shifts, and relationship dynamics
• Stalls, plateaus, and the mental side of weight-loss
• Long-term lifestyle realities and body-image complexities
• Encouraging thought prompts to reflect on progress
• End-of-chapter summaries for clarity
• Helpful checklists and patient-centered guidance
Written with honesty and empathy, this guide validates the real experiences bariatric patients face at every stage. Whether you're preparing for surgery, newly post-op, or years along, this book offers reassurance, clarity, and comfort; without fear-based language or sugarcoating.
Perfect for RNY, VSG, DS, SADI, and anyone seeking realistic bariatric support.
