Bariatric Surgery Resources & FAQs

Supporting You Every Step of the Way

Weight loss surgery is a journey that you don’t have to take alone. Our team is here for you every step of the way. There are also many resources available to help answer your questions and empower you with the information you need to make healthy choices.

Support Groups

• Weight Loss Surgery 0-6 Months Support Group – Open Discussion*
• Weight Loss Surgery Extended Support Group*

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Homework

Books to Read

• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery
• Recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery: Delicious Dishes for Nourishing the New You by Margaret Furtado, MS, RD, LDN and Lynnette Shultz, LRCP, RT
• 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 Pat Levine, and Michelle Bontempo-Saray
• Before and After: Living and Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery by Susan Maria Leach
• Bariatric Foodie Guide to Perfect Protein Shakes by Nikki Massie

Healthy Eating Tools

• Interactive Restaurant Eating Tool
• Eating Well
• Cooking Light
• My Fitness Pal
• Fooducate
• Lose It!

General Nutrition Information and Resources

• SELF Nutrition Data
• American Heart Association
• International Food Information Council
• My Plate
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center

What’s in a Number?

Your BMI measures body fat based on your weight and height. Find out your BMI below:

BMI Calculator

• Underweight: below 18.5
• Normal Weight: 18.5-24.9
• Overweight: 25-29.9
• Obese: BMI of 30 or greater