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.
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Advice following a gastric bypass.pdf
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/
9 January 2026: Videos will be available shortly
Education videos
Physical activity and bariatric surgery – key information
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Exercise and advice sheets
Bariatric physiotherapy advice leaflet.pdf
Seated Exercise Programme.pdf
Standing Exercise Programme.pdf
Exercise videos
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Patient testimonials
John's story
Aisha's story
Makota's story
Post-op ward leaflet
Bariatric physiotherapy post-operative information leaflet.pdf