
What to Pack for Your Bariatric Surgery Day: A Patient Checklist
Get ready for surgery with confidence. This practical bariatric surgery packing checklist covers everything you need, from comfy clothes to essentials.
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5 articles →Portion sizes, cravings, supplements, and building healthy habits
25 articles →Comparisons, costs, insurance coverage, and when surgery makes more sense
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22 stories →Work, relationships, confidence, pregnancy, alcohol, and loose skin
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“I know my patients are up at 2am searching for answers — scared, overwhelmed, not sure who to trust. I built this so they'd find honest ones.”
— Dr. Scott Gmora, Bariatric Surgeon & Gastric Sleeve Patient
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This isn't a public forum. It's a closed group, moderated by our clinical team, exclusively for patients who've spoken with a program advisor.
Structured lessons to prepare you before surgery and guide you after. Watch at your own pace.
Free Course5 min readEverything you need to know before your procedure — from pre-op diet to what to pack.
Free Course6 min readWeek-by-week nutrition, movement, and mindset — guided by our dietitians.
Free Course4 min readManaging cravings, understanding hunger signals, and eating mindfully after sleeve.

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