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Vol. Nº 03 · Surgical · Edition 2026

The Bariatric Nutrition Handbook

The bariatric dietitian's desk reference — pre-op VLCD, staged post-op progression, bypass vs sleeve, lifelong supplement schedules, and 35 bariatric-friendly high-protein recipes.

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Everything you need for a bariatric clinic — in one PDF. Staged pre-op, peri-op and post-op protocols plus the lifelong micronutrient monitoring schedule your surgeon will thank you for.

Who it's for

Bariatric dietitians, MDT teams, surgeons wanting shareable patient material, and private practitioners taking post-op bariatric referrals.

What's inside

Clinical Guide — pre-op VLCD protocols (2–4 weeks), psychological screening, surgery comparison (SG, RYGB, OAGB, duodenal switch), staged post-op diet (liquids → purées → soft → regular), protein targets (60–120 g/day), dumping syndrome, micronutrient monitoring (iron, B12, calcium, vitamin D, thiamine, copper, zinc, folate), pregnancy after bariatric surgery, weight regain, revision surgery, case studies.

Patient Handout Pack — 12 handouts: pre-op 2-week liquid plan, week 1 post-op, weeks 2–4 purée stage, soft-food stage, lifelong eating rules, protein goal cheat sheet, hydration rules, supplement schedule, dumping syndrome action plan, weight-regain plan, pregnancy plan, and travel plan.

Recipe Collection — 35 bariatric-friendly, high-protein, small-volume recipes with stage-of-surgery labelling on every recipe.

Evidence base

ASMBS Integrated Health Nutritional Guidelines, BOMSS UK Guidelines, IFSO standards, ESPEN bariatric guidance.

What you save

A finished supplement schedule you can present to surgical colleagues. Staged patient education you can hand out on day one post-op.

Format & delivery

Instant PDF download · A4 · print-ready · single-clinician licence · all sales final — no refunds.

Three handbook parts · single instant PDF download.

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