Successful bariatric surgery relies on far more than the procedure itself.

Patients need practical, evidence-based nutrition guidance before surgery, throughout recovery and during lifelong follow-up. Yet many struggle to remember everything discussed during consultations or feel overwhelmed once they're home.

Your Complete Guide to Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery was developed to reinforce the education patients receive in clinic and provide a trusted resource they can refer to whenever questions arise.

Written by Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sally Johnston, the guide draws on more than 18 years of experience supporting people through weight loss surgery.

A COMPREHENSIVE PATIENT EDUCATION RESOURCE

The book covers every stage of the bariatric journey, including:

• sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery and gastric band surgeries

• preparing for surgery and post-operative recovery

• long-term nutrition and eating behaviours

• protein, hydration and meal planning

• vitamin and mineral supplementation

• prevention and management of common nutritional complications

• practical strategies to support long-term weight maintenance.

MORE THAN A COOKBOOK

Alongside comprehensive nutrition education, the guide includes over 100 recipes specifically developed for people living with bariatric surgery.

Recipes emphasise:

• high-quality protein

• appropriate portion sizes

• everyday ingredients

• simple preparation

• meals suitable for the entire household.

Each recipe has been tested by people who have undergone bariatric surgery, ensuring it reflects the practical realities patients experience.

SUPPORTING PATIENT CONFIDENCE BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS

Patients often leave consultations with good intentions but many questions.

Providing a reliable nutrition resource helps reinforce key messages, supports consistent education and gives patients confidence as they navigate changing nutritional needs throughout their journey.

Many clinics gift the guide as part of their care package, and others choose to stock the guide as part of their patient education resources, offering patients practical support that extends well beyond the consultation room.

WHOLESALE PRICING

Wholesale pricing is available for bariatric clinics, hospitals and dietitians:

• 10 or more copies: 20% discount ($39.20 each)

• 50 or more copies: 25% discount ($36.75 each)

• 100 or more copies: 30% discount ($34.30 each)

• 200 or more copies: 37.5% discount ($30.63 each)

If you are interested in elevating your care package and with Your Complete Guide to Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery, I would be pleased to discuss wholesale ordering and answer any questions: sally@nfwls.com

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.