"After bariatric surgery, getting enough protein at every meal is key to recovery and lifelong weight management. Full of simple, high-protein recipes ranging from refreshing fruit smoothies to hearty chicken dinners, the High Protein Bariatric Cookbook is your go-to resource for a successful postoperative diet. It also serves as your guide throughout your bariatric journey and can help make your transition toward healthier living as smooth as possible. In this book, you'll learn how to best prepare for surgery, create a post-op meal plan, overcome common hurdles, build a new relationship with food, and eat well for life. The recipes in this bariatric cookbook include tasty options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and span every stage of recovery and life beyond. Whether you follow a plant-based, pescatarian, or carnivorous diet, there are a variety of protein sources. Understand the importance of protein in the post-bariatric body with helpful science behind the procedure, macronutrients, and more."--