One of the most difficult thing for people who have undergone weight loss surgery is to adjust to their new way of eating. Foods that were prior favorites may not digest properly or produce undesirable affects once eaten. Nutritional requirements also need to be addresses as well. However, food does not have to be a process of survival and can still be enjoyed by those who have had some form of weight loss surgery. These including restrictive procedures like the Lap-Band and vertical sleeve gastrectomy as well as malabsorption procedures including gastric-bypass and duodenal-switch.

Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery Cook Book
The following recipies were shared from Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery and are sure to be a great addition to any post bariatric patient.
Berry Blend Sparkler
A Berry Blend Sparkler is a fruity tasting drink that is healthy, refreshing and a sure choice for any lunch or dinner beverage,.
Combine one packet of Berry Blend Drink Mix with your choice of either 8 ounces of diet 7-up soda or diet seltzer into a blender. Blend on low for 10 seconds, and then serve over ice. You may garnish the beverage with a fresh mint if you desire.
Nutritional Information for Berry Blend Sparkler
Calories: 100
Protein: 15g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fat: 1.5g
Sweet Potato Fruit Patties
For a super sweet dish “Sweet Potato Fruit Patties” is a must. This dish is very delicious, it is also both diet-friendly and post-bariatric surgery friendly.
In a single dish, combine one package of Vanilla Creme Pudding with 1/2 cup of cooked sweet potato that has been mashed, (canned sweet potato’s work as well), with 1/2 of a mashed banana, two tablespoons of crushed pineapple, one teaspoon of cinnamon, and a 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg into a mixing bowl. Combine ingredients by mixing and then flatten batter into five patties. Over medium heat, cook each patty in a frying pan until golden brown and crisp. Top with artificial sweetener or sugar-free maple syrup, and serve.
Nutrition Information for Sweet Potato Fruit Patties:
(per serving)
Calories: 216
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fat: 3g
Creamy Spinach Chicken
This rich creamy chicken and garden vegetable combination is ideal for any lunch or dinner meal, and is both diet and post-bariatric surgery friendly.
Bringing four ounces of water to a boil and add in one package of Cream of Chicken Soup with Vegetables, add in either one cup precooked frozen leaf spinach or broccoli, and an 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir well and let thicken. Pour sauce mixture over two ounces of pre-cooked, boneless chicken breast.
Nutritional Information for Creamy Spinach Chicken
Calories: 202
Protein: 34g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fat: 2.5g
Fiber: 5g
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
For a wonderfully delicious desert we start with one packet of Chocolate Pudding with Marshmallows and Chocolate Chips. Prepare the pudding according to the package directions. When finished, open up a package of Golden Butter Pretzels and proceed with dipping each pretzel into the prepared pudding and then placing it on a sheet of wax paper. Then, freeze your chocolate covered pretzels for 40 minutes, and serve.
Nutritional Information for Chocolate Covered Pretzels
(per recipe (15-20 pretzels per package)
Calories: 200
Protein: 24g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fat: 4 g
Fiber: 5 g