Bariatric surgery is more than an operation - it's the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning, adapting and caring for your health.

Whether you're preparing for surgery, recovering afterwards or years into your journey, it's normal to have questions about what to eat, how much to eat and how to build eating habits that support your health for life.

That's exactly why Your Complete Guide to Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery was created.

Written by Accredited Practising Dietitian Sally Johnston, this comprehensive guide brings together more than 15 years of experience supporting people through bariatric surgery. It combines evidence-based nutrition advice with practical strategies and more than 100 delicious recipes designed specifically for life after weight loss surgery.

A GUIDE YOU WILL USE LONG AFTER SURGERY

Unlike many resources that focus only on the first few weeks after surgery, this book supports you through every stage of your journey.

Inside you'll find practical guidance on:

• understanding gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric band surgery

• preparing for surgery and supporting your recovery

• building healthy eating habits that last

• meeting your protein, fluid and nutrient requirements

• preventing common nutritional deficiencies

• managing challenges such as food intolerance, dumping syndrome, constipation and weight regain

• choosing appropriate vitamin and mineral supplements.

The information is written in plain language, making complex nutrition advice easy to understand and apply in everyday life.

MORE THAN 100 RECIPES DESIGNED FOR BARIATRIC PATIENTS

Knowing what to eat after surgery is one thing. Feeling confident preparing meals is another.

That's why the book includes more than 100 recipes created specifically for people living with weight loss surgery.

Each recipe focuses on:

• Protein-rich ingredients

• appropriate portion sizes

• simple preparation

• everyday supermarket ingredients

• nutritious meals the whole family can enjoy.

The recipes have been tested by people who have undergone different types of bariatric surgery, with their feedback helping to shape the final collection.

SUPPORTING LONG TERM SUCCESS

Successful weight loss surgery isn't about perfection. It's about developing practical habits that work in real life.

This guide is designed to help you understand why nutrition matters, make informed food choices and feel confident navigating each stage of your journey.

Whether you're just beginning to explore surgery or you're years into maintaining your results, this book is a practical reference you'll return to again and again.

ORDER YOUR COPY

Your Complete Guide to Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery is available in print for $49, with Australia-wide delivery.

eBook editions are also available through Apple Books and Amazon for Kindle.

Start building the knowledge, confidence and eating habits that will support your health for years to come.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sally Johnston is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 18 years experience helping people achieve lasting success after bariatric surgery.

Throughout her career, Sally has supported thousands of individuals before and after bariatric surgery, working alongside surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide practical, evidence-based nutrition care.

Sally understands that successful weight management is about much more than following a meal plan. It involves developing sustainable eating habits, navigating life's challenges with confidence and building a healthy relationship with food for the long term.

Her approach combines current nutrition science with realistic, compassionate guidance that patients can apply in everyday life. Rather than focusing on perfection, Sally empowers people with the knowledge and practical skills they need to make informed decisions and achieve lasting health outcomes.

Your Complete Guide to Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery brings together the knowledge gained from more than 18 years of practice with the lived experiences of people who have undergone bariatric surgery. The result is a trusted resource that supports patients from preparing for surgery through to lifelong weight maintenance.

When she's not working with patients or developing nutrition resources, Sally is passionate about making evidence-based nutrition accessible, practical and achievable for everyone navigating life after weight loss surgery.