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Compassionate Care Before and After Bariatric Surgery
Nutrition, mindset, and movement to support long-term success
Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool, but it’s only part of the journey. At PÜHF, we support you before and after surgery with the guidance, accountability, and emotional care you need to succeed long term.
Whether you’re preparing for gastric sleeve, bypass, or another procedure — or you’ve already had surgery and want to prevent weight regain — our expert team of dietitians, physicians, therapists, and coaches is here to walk alongside you and your existing providers to ensure comprehensive, aligned care.
We go beyond meal plans and calorie counts to address the real-world challenges of transformation — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Bariatric Surgery Is a Tool — Not a Finish Line
Understanding Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a powerful medical intervention for obesity, with procedures such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch helping patients lose 50–70% of excess weight. But surgery alone isn’t a cure.
Sustainable results require changes in behavior, mindset, nutrition, and support systems — before and after the operating room.
At PUHF, we follow ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery) recommendations for comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to reduce post-op complications, improve adherence, and prevent weight regain.
📊 According to ASMBS, 30–50% of patients regain significant weight within 2–5 years after surgery without proper follow-up care.
Success Starts Before Surgery
Pre-Op Preparation
The weeks leading up to surgery are a critical window for education, habit formation, and readiness.
Here’s what our pre-op clients receive:
✅ Dietitian-led sessions to understand liquid diets, protein needs, and nutrient supplementation
✅ Mental health screenings to assess emotional eating, body image, and post-op expectations
✅ Health coaching to start gentle movement and build confidence
✅ Goal setting & accountability tools using AI-powered progress tracking
Studies show that clients who engage in structured pre-op programs have better surgical outcomes, fewer complications, and greater long-term weight loss success (Obesity Surgery, 2021).
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What You Eat After Surgery Matters Most
Post-Op Nutrition & Coaching
After bariatric surgery, your digestive system changes dramatically — and so must your eating patterns.
We guide clients through every stage:
✅ Stage-based eating plans — from clear liquids to soft foods to solids
✅ Daily protein & hydration goals
✅ Meal tracking tools & reminders via AI coaching
✅ Ongoing access to Registered Dietitians via telehealth
We help clients avoid common pitfalls like dumping syndrome, nutritional deficiencies, and food anxiety — while building a sustainable relationship with food.
Weight Loss Is Mental, Too
Emotional Support & Recovery
Weight loss can change your body — and your identity. Many bariatric clients experience:
- Emotional eating resurfacing post-op
- Shame or grief around their old habits
- Relationship and intimacy shifts
- Fear of regaining the weight
That’s why PUHF includes licensed mental health therapists in every bariatric care team. Our therapists provide:
✅ 1-on-1 virtual sessions for mindset, motivation & coping tools
✅ Group workshops to process shared challenges
✅ Mindfulness & body image resilience training
📚 Research shows that mental health support improves both weight loss outcomes and client satisfaction after bariatric surgery (Obes Surg, 2017).
Let’s Begin Your Journey to a Renewed You
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Community Accountability
We know that change is easier with others by your side. Our clients gain access to a private, moderated support community platform.
Inside the group, clients find:
✅ Weekly support group sessions (virtual)
✅ Peer connection and shared success stories
✅ Guest speakers and live Q&As
✅ Ongoing encouragement through challenges and milestones
Social support is directly linked to higher adherence to lifestyle changes, better mood, and improved long-term weight maintenance (Journal of Obesity, 2018).
Regain Prevention Starts Here
Sustained Weight Loss Support
After rapid post-op weight loss, some clients plateau — or regain. That’s where our long-term support comes in.
PUHF offers:
✅ Fitness coaching to rebuild lean muscle and boost metabolism
✅ AI-powered habit tracking to monitor trends and make real-time changes
✅ Flexible post-op memberships to maintain access to coaches, RDs, and peer support
We help clients shift from a weight-loss mindset to a sustainable health mindset — ensuring that the success they’ve worked so hard for doesn’t fade.
Covered by Insurance — Built for Long-Term Success
Insurance-Backed Care
✅ Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
✅ Behavioral therapy for pre- & post-op mental health
✅ Telehealth physician consults
✅ Group and individual coaching options
PÜHF works with major health plans and also offers affordable membership tiers for self-pay clients or services not fully covered by insurance.
📈 Did You Know?
- 1 in 3 bariatric clients regains weight within 2–5 years without structured support.
- But clients who engage in nutrition + therapy + movement coaching have over 60% higher long-term success (Obesity Surgery, 2017; ASMBS, 2021).
- Our AI-powered platform helps clients stay accountable and connected — even years after surgery.
