We have compiled a comprehensive list of resources that you might find useful for additional support
Websites
https://bandboozled.co.uk/ – An online weight loss surgery hub for patients who have had weight loss surgery, Bandboozled provides support from dietitians, nurses, CBT therapists and fitness advisors and includes recipes, meal plans and helpful tips. Bariatric plates, bowls and cutlery are also available. Transform Hospital Group bariatric surgery patients are entitled to 12 months’ free membership – simply email [email protected] to obtain your login details.
https://baricolbariatrics.com/ – Provides supportive information for patients on the Baricol Complete Multivitamin and Mineral supplement. See Supplements and blood tests.
https://www.carbsandcals.com/ - Educates, assists and supports patients to allow them to make informed choices about carbohydrate and calories. Its easy to understand pictorial method of assessing carbohydrates and calories and food swap suggestions make it accessible to everyone. A range of books, very low calorie meal plans, flash cards, apps and recipes are also available from this website.
https://www.bariatriccookery.com/ - Provides supportive information for bariatric patients about surgery, and includes recipes and meal ideas for the different post-operative stages. They also sell a couple of cookbooks – Return To Slender and Return 2 Slender: Second Helpings.
Cutlery and plates
Bariatric plates and cutlery are available from BandBoozled.
Insulated food bowls/plates which keep meals warm can be helpful for patients who complain of not enjoying their food as it has gone cold.
Examples:
Counselling and psychological support
See Psychological support.
Apps
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App |
Apple |
Android |
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Eating technique |
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Bariatric Meal Timer |
Yes |
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Baritastic |
Yes |
Yes |
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Baribuddy |
Yes |
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Time Your Bites |
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Yes |
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Meditation/mindfulness |
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10% Happier |
Yes |
Yes |
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Head Space |
Yes |
Yes |
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Emotional eating |
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Am I Hungry? |
Yes |
Yes |
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Before I Eat |
Yes |
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Mindful eating |
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In The Moment |
Yes |
Yes |
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Drinking more water |
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Waterlogged |
Yes |
Yes |
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Healthy eating / food tracking |
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Fooducate (helps you to make healthier choices by scanning product barcodes) |
Yes |
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My Diet Coach |
Yes |
Yes |
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MyFitnessPal |
Yes |
Yes |
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Carbs and Cals |
Yes |
Yes |
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Change4Life food & drink scanner |
Yes |
Yes |
Books
Alexander, C.L. (2009) The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After bariatric Surgery
Bailey, A (2014) The Weight Escape
Bowen, C (2010) Return to Slender
Bowen, C (2010) Return 2 Slender: Second Helpings
Bowen, C (2019) The Bariatric Bible
Furtado and Schultz (2007) Recipes for Life after Weight Loss Surgery
Gauntlett-Gilbert, J & Grace, C. (2009) Overcoming weight problems: A self-help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques.
Marina S Kurian (2005) Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies
Miller Kabala, Tanie (Dr). (2015) The Weight Loss Surgery Coping Companion
Nutrition and Diet Resources (2015) Recipes for Life: Before and After a Sleeve Gastrectomy or Gastric Bypass. Only available from https://www.ndr-uk.org/item/212/BariatricSurgery/Recipes-for-Life.html. Please note that you will need to state the name of your dietitian in the notes field on the checkout page when ordering this.
Ratcliffe, D (2018) Living with Bariatric Surgery: Managing Your Mind and Your Weight
Wansink, B. (2007) Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think. Information available at www.mindlesseating.org
Free useful resources
British Dietetic Association Food Facts
These are a great way of getting an easy-to-understand evidence-based summary on a particular topic, but none can take the place of a consultation with a dietitian.
A few that can be particularly useful are:
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/detox-diets.html
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/weight-loss.html
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/food-labelling-nutrition-information.html
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/food-facts-food-and-mood.html
Others
“Eat More, Lose Weight” from the British Nutrition Foundation https://www.nutrition.org.uk/attachments/414_Eat%20more,%20lose%20weight%20-%20May%202010.pdf
British Heart Foundation labelling guide https://www.bhf.org.uk/~/media/files/publications/healthy-eating-and-drinking/bhf_foodlabelguide_onlineversion1.pdf
“Facts Not Fads - Your Simple Guide to Healthy Weight Loss” from the British Heart Foundation
“Eat Better to Reduce Your Risk of Heart and Circulatory Diseases” from the British Heart Foundation https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/publications/healthy-eating-and-drinking/eat-better