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

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

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Publisher: Da Capo Press
Author(s): Patt Levine, Michele Bontmpo-Saray, Meredith Urban-Skuros

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 64 reviews)

Product Description:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5635
EAN: 9781569244531
Edition: 1
ISBN: 1569244537
Label: Da Capo Press
Languages: Array
Manufacturer: Da Capo Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 193
Publication Date: 2004-07-01
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Studio: Da Capo Press

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Editorial Review:

In April 2003 Patt Levine underwent "Lap-Band" gastric surgery, one of the primary bariatric surgeries being widely practiced today. As a lifelong foodie, she was expecting the worst when her surgeon's nutritionist handed her dietary guidelines to follow post-surgery, and she was right. With her decades of cooking skills, she immediately set out to devise low-fat dishes that would be just as delicious pureed and chopped as they would be served whole. As an added problem, she wanted to cook for her husband at the same time. This first-ever cookbook for the hundreds of thousands who are lining up for bariatric bypass surgery is proof that it can be done. With collaborator Michele Bontempo-Saray, the author has created 125 recipes that contain no added sugar, are very low in fat, and get their carbohydrates almost exclusively from fruits and vegetables. Each recipe includes specific guidelines for preparation of the dish for every stage of the eating programs for Lap-Band, gastric bypass, and Biliopancreatric Diversion Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) patients, as well as suggestions for sharing meals with those who have not gone through gastric surgery. Creative recipes cover every meal and food—breakfast and brunch, soups, vegetables, main courses, and sweet indulgences.

Customer Reviews:

Customer Rating:

Summary: Best High Protein Cookbook
Comment: Loved this cookbook! Recipes are easy to follow and can be eaten by the family who did not have surgery. I would purchase again w/no hesitation, way better than The High Protein book.

Customer Rating:

Summary: After Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook
Comment: This is a wonderful cookbook for people who have had weight loss surgery. It is hard to know what to eat, how much to eat, and to come up with appetizing dishes that are perfect for those of us who have had WLS. The receipes in this cookbook are wonderful - and not just for the WLS eaters, but for the whole family. Those are the kind of dishes that we all need. Also, many good ideas for those of us who go to family dinners, pot lucks, etc. No one would ever know that these dishes came from a WLS cookbook. I'm glad I have this book and know that it will be used a lot in the futture.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Perfect cookbook for weight-loss surgery patients
Comment: I was a little skeptical at first when I ordered it, but I became quickly happy as I initially browsed this book.

This cookbook, with numerous delicious recipes, addresses several concerns amongst weight-loss patients, whether you have a lap-band, gastric bypass. or BPD-DS:

1. It informs each type of patient how they should ingest the food depending how long it has been since their surgery. For example, if you're recovering from lap band surgery and it's been more than a week, it will inform you that you should puree your food. Beyond that, it will let you know what you should do incrementally. AS WITH ANYTHING, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR ANYWAY - my doctor agreed with most of its recommendations, but you should always be knowledgable about the medical field's recent findings.
2. Nutritional data - calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, fiber and sodium. These are all hot topics with weight-loss surgery patients and each recipe gives you a breakdown of each, per serving, to a ludicrous 2-decimal accuracy. This is helpful for ALL of us.

Contrary to another review that I read on this product that initially gave me pause, the ingredients are not too "exotic." I've been cooking out of the Joy of Cooking book for years and nothing within THIS book surprised me in the slightest. If you're used to Stouffers and Hungry Man dinners, you might be a little baffled by the ingredient list; however, casual cooks will recognize most if not all of the ingredients. I was able to find ALL the ingredients at a local Fry's grocery store and Costco as needed.

My absolute favorites in this book are the "asian turkey-filled cabbage dumplings" and the "un-pasta lasagna with tomato sauce" (which uses zuchinni strips instead of noodles). Both recipes make me feel like I'm cheating, but I'm not!!!!

Customer Rating:

Summary: I'm not a gourmet cook!
Comment: I found the recipes to be difficult and the ingredients hard to find. Also, the authors recommendations for when to advance from liquids to mush, to soft, etc did not follow my surgeons. One has to keep in mind her recommendations are more guidelines and you should always follow your doctor's. I did like that fact that she has had surgery and could relate to some of the difficulties.

Customer Rating:

Summary: The best!
Comment: This is the best cookbook out there for post bariatric patients. There are wonderful recipes that are easy to prepare and you are given exactly how much protein you will be getting with each meal - which is more important than anything. I love the fact that it was put together by someone who has had the surgery and that she couldn't find a cookbook out there for herself. Face it there isn't much out there for us. This is a great example of a well put together cookbook.