Options: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Preparation and Support
Options:
Metabolic and Bariatric
Surgery Preparation and Support
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  • Overview

        • Options is Kaiser Permanente’s metabolic and bariatric surgery preparation and support program.  Learn about the program goals, the journey at Kaiser Permanente, and some important considerations for metabolic and bariatric surgery.

        • Pre-Surgery
          Overview
          • Exploring Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
          • Overview of the Program
          • Overview of Your Journey
          • Referral to the Options Program Orientation
          • Top 10 Important Considerations
          • Pre-Surgery Preparations

        • Post-Surgery Overview

          • Recovery Phase (First Few Days and Months After Surgery)
          • Honeymoon Phase (3 Months to 1 Year After Surgery)
          • 1 to 2 Years After Surgery
          • 2 to 4 Years After Surgery
          • 5+ Years After Surgery
  • Nutrition

        • Nutrition after surgery can often seem daunting, but it really comes down to following a few key recommendations. Check out the tips, tools, and resources for healthy eating after surgery.

        • Nutrition After Surgery
          • Key Messages
          • Post-Surgery Meal Plan
          • The Fundamentals of Eating After Surgery
          • Caution Foods After Surgery
          • The Bariatric Healthy Plate
          • Post-Surgery Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
          • Tools and Tips for Nutrition After Surgery
          • Looking for More Support?
  • Mental Health

        • Mental health and wellness is just as important as physical health. Metabolic and bariatric surgery affects more than just weight, and it’s important to be prepared for how surgery may change your relationship with yourself, food, and others.

        • Mental Health and Wellness

          • Key Messages
          • Relationship with Self
          • Relationship with Food
          • Relationship with Others
          • Important Mental Health and Wellness Considerations
          • Recognizing Relapse and Staying on Track
          • Looking for More Support?
  • Physical Activity and Sleep

        • Learn about the importance of movement before surgery, during recovery, and after surgery. Explore how surgery may influence sleep, and learn quick tips for getting better rest.

        • Physical Activity and Sleep
          • Key Messages
          • Importance of Movement Before Surgery, During Recovery, and After Surgery
          • Types of Movement
          • Getting Started
          • Sleep
          • Healthy Sleep Habits Checklist
          • Looking for More Support?
  • Medical

        • Learn about the basics of the two types of metabolic and bariatric surgery offered at Kaiser Permanente, including surgery type, expectations, and important medical considerations. Explore possible complications and side effects, and learn how to prevent them and what to do if they occur.

        • Surgery Information

          • Key Messages
          • Understanding the Basics of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
          • Medication Changes After Surgery
          • Medications to Avoid and Medications That Are Safe
          • Family Planning
          • Life Care Planning
          • Research
          • Looking for More Support?

        • Complications and Side Effects

          • Possible Complications
          • Most Common Side Effects
          • Other Possible Side Effects
          • Nutrition-Related Complications
          • Excess Skin
  • Resources

        • Explores tools and resources to support you long-term, including exercise videos, member stories, printable guides, recipes, and support groups!

        • Resources
          • Overview
          • Exercise Videos
          • Frequently Asked Questions
          • Member Stories
          • Printables
          • Recipes
          • Support Group Information
          • Friends and Family

Stage 5 – Italian Fish and Veggie Packets

Stage 5 - Italian Fish and Veggie Packets

As you transition into Stage 5 of the post-surgery meal plan (7 to 12 weeks after surgery) and you are able to tolerate more foods, try out this recipe!
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Servings 4 servings (1 serving = 1 packet)

Notes

Get the recipe here: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/italian-fish-and-veggie-pockets-recipe-1938442 

Recommended serving size for stage 5 of the post-surgery meal plan: 1 serving = 1 packet

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