Patient resources

Under this section, you will find a wealth of useful resources that our wonderful lived experience volunteers have reviewed. You may find these helpful in managing your pre and post operative bariatric journey. They are designed for you to be able navigate your bariatric journey with confidence, and supplement the information provided by your healthcare team and that contained under specific sections of this website. 

Psychology

Books

Living with Bariatric Surgery by Ratcliffe

The Weight Escape by Ciarrochi, Bailey, and Harris 

Overcoming Binge Eating by Fairburn

The Compassionate Mind Approach to Beating Overeating by Goss (normal book)

The Compassionate Mind Guide to Ending Overeating by Goss (workbook)

Podcasts

A podcast episode with the author of the book Living with Bariatric Surgery 

External Support Services

Beat - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ 

Obesity UK - https://obesityuk.org.uk/get-involved/support-groups/

Physiotherapy and Exercise

9 January 2026: Videos will be available shortly

Education videos 
Physical activity and bariatric surgery – key information  

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Bariatrics video. Building exercise habits


 

Exercise and advice sheets 
Bariatric physiotherapy advice leaflet 
Seated exercise programme 
Standing exercise programme 
 

Exercise videos 
Warm up (seated and standing versions) 
Seated exercise video 
Standing exercise video 
Cool down (seated and standing versions) 
 

atient testimonials 
John 
Aisha 
Makota 
 

Heading: Post-op ward leaflet 
Bariatric physiotherapy post-operative information leaflet