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30 Everyday SOS SituationsBonus Resources Included

Your Post-Op Pocket Companion

Less Googling.
Less Guesswork.
More Confidence.

Life after bariatric surgery comes with plenty of little "Is this normal?" moments. Meet your practical, reassuring guide to 30 everyday post-op situations, with helpful ideas, simple trackers, and guidance on when to ask for help.

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Digital PDF • Clickable SOS Menus • Printable Bonus Resources

Sound familiar?

Nobody told you there would be this many little questions.

One day you're wondering why drinking feels uncomfortable. The next, the scale hasn't moved, your favorite food tastes strange, or you're trying to figure out what to say at a family dinner.

And somehow, every little question turns into another internet search.

You don't need more noise. You need somewhere simple to start.

  • "Why is drinking so difficult?"

    Even remembering to sip can feel like a full-time job.

  • "Am I doing enough?"

    Protein, fluids, progress, and all those little things to keep track of.

  • "Is this normal?"

    New sensations and symptoms can bring plenty of uncertainty.

  • "Why does nobody talk about this part?"

    The emotional and social side of recovery deserves attention, too.

You don't have to have every answer today.

A little more clarity

What if you had somewhere to turn before another internet rabbit hole?

Instead of

  • Endless searching
  • Feeling unsure where to begin
  • Forgetting what you wanted to ask
  • Comparing your recovery with everyone else's

Imagine

  • Opening a relevant SOS page in seconds
  • Exploring practical ideas suited to your personal care plan
  • Noticing patterns and keeping useful notes
  • Knowing when a question deserves professional attention

Not perfect recovery. Not all the answers. Just a little more confidence in the everyday moments.

Inside the Playbook

One little playbook. A whole lot of everyday support.

The heart of the Playbook

30 Everyday SOS Situations

Find practical support for the questions that pop up after bariatric surgery.

  1. 1Drinking & Hydration
  2. 2Food & Protein
  3. 3Symptoms & Body Changes
  4. 4Weight & Progress
  5. 5Emotions & Confidence
  6. 6Everyday Life After Surgery

Each SOS page includes

  • Things You Can Try
  • Notice What Changes
  • A Little Reassurance
  • When to Check In
SOS page: What if drinking feels uncomfortable?SOS page: What if my favorite foods suddenly taste different?
Cover of The Confidence ToolkitMy Daily Sips, a printable hydration tracker
Bonus

The Confidence Toolkit

Simple printable trackers to help you notice patterns, remember questions, and celebrate progress beyond the scale.

  • My Daily Sips, Hydration Tracker
  • Food & Protein Tracker
  • Symptom Journal / Tracker
  • Movement Tracker
  • Non-Scale Victories Tracker
  • Questions for My B-Team

Designed to print and complete by hand.

Cover of The Holiday First Aid KitMy Before-the-Party Game Plan page from the Holiday First Aid Kit
Bonus

The Holiday First Aid Kit

Because celebrations should be about more than what's on your plate. Useful for holidays, birthdays, family gatherings, and other celebrations.

  • Planning before an event
  • Navigating festive meals and buffets
  • Responding to unwanted food comments
  • Handling moments that do not go to plan
  • Celebrating little wins and meaningful moments
Cover of The Things I Didn't Know I'd MissA page from the personal story, The Peace I Never Expected
Personal story

The Things I Didn't Know I'd Miss

An honest personal story about missing the comfort of old eating habits while appreciating the peace that came after surgery.

Notes

A Page for Your Notes

Keep track of what happened, what you noticed, what you tried, and what you learned.

Easy to navigate

Clickable Navigation

Three SOS menus help you jump straight to the topic or bonus resource you need.

Simple by design

No homework. No complicated system.

  1. 01

    Open Your Playbook

    Access the digital PDF on your phone, tablet, or computer.

  2. 02

    Find Your SOS

    Use the clickable menus to jump to the situation that's on your mind.

  3. 03

    Try, Notice, and Know When to Ask

    Explore suitable suggestions, use a printable tracker if helpful, and follow the guidance about when to contact your bariatric team.

Your purchase includes the complete Mobile Edition and a separate higher-quality Bonus Collection for printing or reading.

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Behind Bariatric SOS

Created from lived experience, not a perfect recovery story.

Bariatric SOS grew from the everyday questions and unexpected feelings that can come with life after bariatric surgery.

The creator knows that recovery isn't only about portions, protein, and the number on the scale. It's also about the little moments nobody quite prepares you for.

Like missing the comfort of a big plate of your favorite food, while feeling genuinely grateful for the peace of no longer thinking about food all day.

This Playbook was created to make those everyday moments feel a little less confusing and a lot less lonely.

"You can miss the way things used to feel and still be grateful for everything that's changed."
The Practical Bariatric

Good to know

A few questions before you dive in.

Ready when you need it

Your everyday post-op companion.

The Bariatric SOS Playbook

Introductory price

€29€19

Including VAT

Included

  • Complete 62-page Mobile Edition
  • 30 practical SOS situations
  • Three clickable SOS menus
  • Confidence Toolkit
  • Holiday First Aid Kit
  • Personal story
  • Notes page
  • Separate higher-quality Bonus Collection
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You don't have to figure out every little thing on your own.

From your first tricky sip to those unexpected emotional moments, Bariatric SOS is here to help you navigate everyday life after surgery, one question at a time.

Get the Bariatric SOS Playbook

Less Googling. Less Guesswork. More Confidence.