Patients who are good candidates for weight-loss surgery must undergo a screening process in addition to other pre-surgery preparations. Dr. Takla and his team of specialists will evaluate your complete medical history, as well as perform routine lab work and other tests as necessary. Join our Weight-Loss Surgery Program and start your journey today!

• Calculate your BMI and find out if bariatric surgery is right for you.

• Attend one of our FREE Weight-Loss Information Sessions.

• Learn more about our advanced Weight-Loss Surgery Options

• Contact Us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Takla

Please read our frequently asked questions page to learn more about weight-loss surgery and what to expect. 

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

by Lisa Kaouk, RD, MPH & Monica Bashaw, RD, MScA

If you’re planning on undergoing weight loss surgery, have recently had surgery, or are a few years out, this book is for you! Weight loss surgery is a big deal and there’s so much to know! Our comprehensive FAQ-style guide answers 80 of the most common and crucial questions we—as WLS dietitians—get asked on a daily basis, such as:

• Why is my hair falling out?
• Why are my friends losing more weight than me?
• Why can’t I eat and drink at the same time?

This book is also packed with a ton of practical tips for those tricky and sometimes overwhelming parts of life after surgery. We provide advice for almost everything!

• Difficulty transitioning to solid foods?
• Struggling with digestive issues (i.e. nausea, vomiting, foods getting stuck/blocking, constipation and diarrhea)?
• Unsure of what to eat the first time you eat out?

And so much more! No more guesswork. Just practical expert advice!

Visit Monica and Lisa's website at www.bariatricsurgerynutrition.com

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FINALLY BEING FULL FROM WITHIN

by Colleen Long, PsyD

Psychologist Dr. Colleen Long has worked in the field of weight loss surgery, providing pre and post op support. In this book, she has packed all her practice's tools, tips, exercises, and concepts used to help gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon patients succeed with their weight loss in the long term. This book helps you focus on WHY you overeat vs. WHAT you overeat, finally getting to the heart of the issue so that you never have to "diet" again.

"The rule of the brain is what fires together, wires together - so if you pair food with stress, or food with 5pm when you walk in the door, or food when you're laying on the couch at night - you soon unconsciously eat at these times because the wiring has been so strongly reinforced. The idea is to clip the wire and begin to pair the triggers and associations with alternative coping skills."

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RECIPES FOR LIFE AFTER WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY

by Margaret Furtado, MS, RD, LDN & Lynette Schultz, LRCP, RT

Weight loss surgery is only the first step to maintaining a healthy weight. Post-surgery is when it is most important to maintain proper eating habits with the right balance of nutrients. Recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery, Revised and Updated provides you with a variety of tasty meals that are tailored for each stage of your post-operative eating plan. Included are meal plans, pantry lists, and 200 recipes that are delicious and specifically tailored to weight-loss surgery requirements:

• Zucchini Frittata with Capers and Olives
• Lavender-Blueberry Muffins
• Sesame-Glazed Salmon
• Fall Harvest Pumpkin Soup

This revised and expanded edition includes 50 new recipes with nutritional analysis, meal plans for each post-op stage, and the latest information on weight loss surgery and procedures.

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FRESH START BARIATRIC COOKBOOK

by Sarah Kent, MS, RDN, CD

Your bariatric surgery is behind you. But this is only the beginning. Your new body needs a new nutrition plan―starting now.

The decision to have bariatric surgery is a life-changing one. Though not an all-in-one solution, for many people it marks a profound moment in their journey towards renewed health. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), factors such as rethinking nutrition and modifying what you eat will play a vital role in determining your long-term weight loss success. But where do you begin?

Bariatric dietician Sarah Kent helps bariatric patients by providing a range of pre- and post-operative nutritional services. Sarah knows how important it is―and how challenging it can seem―to rethink the way you eat. She also knows it’s totally possible, as do the hundreds of bariatric surgery patients who’ve benefitted from her support groups at Froedtert Hospital’s accredited Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery.

With that in mind, Sarah sought out to create a bariatric cookbook that was easy to use, so you can get started right away. In Fresh Start Bariatric Cookbook, Sarah offers healthy, delicious takes on your favorite foods, so you can eat what you love without the fear of undoing the results of your surgery. Fresh Start Bariatric Cookbook has everything you need to continue along your post-bariatric surgery journey and discover the healthy life you deserve.

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