Expert tools & guidance for your bariatric success story.
Bariatric Power Prep
Build the habits now. Thrive after surgery.
Bariatric Power Prep is a structured, step-by-step online program designed for the window between deciding on surgery - and having it.
Most programs focus on what to do after surgery.
But they miss out on this KEY preparation phase, where long-term results are often shaped.
Deciding to have surgery should be the starting line.
You have made a clear decision, are motivated and ready for change!
NOW is the moment to build strong habits, routines, and mindset - not later when you are recovering and adjusting to lots of changes.
That is the window of opportunity Bariatric Power Prep was built to leverage.
You didn’t choose surgery lightly.
Why wouldn’t you prepare just as deliberately?
Choosing surgery is the starting line.
What you build now determines what happens next.
WHAT I SEE HAPPEN OVER AND OVER AGAIN
Over the years — both in my practice and in the bariatric community — I’ve watched a common pattern unfold after surgery for MANY people.
It looks something like this:
PHASE 1: RECOVERY (First 0–12 Weeks)
You’re healing.
You’re following clear clinic guidelines.
There are rules to follow, stages to move through, protein and fluid targets to hit.
It’s structured.
But this isn’t usually the season for mindset work.
You’re focused on recovery — as you should be.
PHASE 2: THE HONEYMOON (Roughly 3–12 Months)
Weight loss feels easier.
Hunger, cravings, and food noise are quieter.
Portion sizes are naturally small.
It can actually be a bit of a high.
It feels encouraging. Empowering. Even a little exciting.
Your physiology is working with you.
And because things feel easier, it often doesn’t feel urgent to build long-term structure.
Why would it?
The tool is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
PHASE 3: MAINTENANCE (Year 1, 2, 3 and Beyond)
Hunger gradually returns.
Cravings return.
Portion capacity increases.
Nothing has gone wrong.
Nothing has failed.
This is the normal physiology of a body adapting.
It is also often when fear begins to creep in.
Fear of regain.
Fear of losing progress.
Fear of “messing it up.”
Then, when regain happens, instead of seeing it as expected and manageable, people see it as confirmation of their fear.
And if structure hasn’t already been built (tools, habits, mindset work), this is when people often feel pressure to create it quickly and reactively.
But fear and pressure are not the most supportive place to build sustainable habits from.
AND HERE'S THE PART THAT'S OFTEN MISSED
The easiest time to build steady, sustainable structure
is before surgery.
When you’re clear.
When you’re motivated.
When you’re thinking ahead.
Not when you’re healing.
Not when things feel effortless.
And not when fear has entered the picture.
Once you’ve made the decision to move forward with surgery, you’re not waiting to begin.
You’ve already begun.
This is the moment that Bariatric Power Prep was designed for.
WHAT YOU'LL BUILD INSIDE BARIATRIC POWER PREP:
A clear understanding of surgery as a tool — what it can do, what it can’t do, and establishing "Your Why" (motivation & goals beyond weight loss)
Pre-op eating habits that mirror bariatric life (like: eating slowly, chewing well, separating solids & fluids, bariatric proportions, etc)
A practical nutrition foundation (hydration, protein, supplements, timing, and daily routines)
Realistic expectations about outcomes — and how different procedures and medications actually compare
Emotional readiness for the identity shifts, fears, grief, and social dynamics that may surface
A confident, personalised plan for the final weeks leading up to surgery
THE BARIATRIC POWER PREP PROGRAM CURRICULUM:
Module 1: Orientation & Clarity
Understand what bariatric surgery can - and cannot - do.
Clarify your “Why,” examine your expectations, and use a detailed checklist to prepare for conversations with your surgeon and care team.
This module helps you align expectations with how surgery actually works.
Module 2: Eat Like a Bariatric Patient (Before You Are One)
Begin practicing the daily habits that make post-op life smoother.
You’ll learn and apply nine key eating behaviors — including slowing down, chewing thoroughly, separating solids and fluids, using a bariatric-style plate, and pacing your meals.
These habits are far easier to build now, while you’re clear and intentional, than later when recovery or changing hunger cues are involved.
Module 3: Surgery Options, Medications & Realistic Results
Compare surgical procedures, understand how GLP-1 medications differ, and learn how outcomes are actually measured.
We’ll review weight loss metrics, timelines, and common misconceptions — so you can set expectations that are informed, realistic, and sustainable. Plus you'll get access to two online tools you can use to predict your own outcome.
Module 4: Fluids, Protein & Supplement Foundations
Build a practical nutrition structure around hydration, protein, supplementation, pacing, and daily routines.
These foundations support recovery in the early months — and remain essential long after the honeymoon phase ends.
Module 5: Mindset & Emotional Prep
Explore the emotional side of surgery — fear, doubt, grief, emotional eating patterns, identity shifts, social pressure, disclosure, and getting support.
You’ll develop tools to approach these changes intentionally, rather than reacting to them under pressure.
Module 6: Getting Ready for Surgery Day
Navigate the final weeks before surgery with clarity and organization.
From pre-op diet details and what to pack, to setting up your home and preparing your support system — this module helps you approach surgery day feeling ready and confident.
Module 7: Bariatric Success Toolkit
Receive fillable planning templates, detailed checklists, conversation scripts, sample days, grocery lists, and a next-steps roadmap.
These tools are designed to support you now — and remain useful well beyond surgery.
HOW IT'S DELIVERED:
Short, focused video and audio lessons you can move through at your own pace
Practical worksheets and planning tools to apply what you’re learning
Habit-building exercises to practice before surgery
Real-life meal examples and sample days
Fillable PDFs, checklists, and templates you can reuse long after surgery
Everything is designed to be clear, manageable, and immediately usable.
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF:
You’re waiting for surgery & want to use this time intentionally
You understand surgery is a powerful tool, not the whole solution
You want to build habits before recovery & honeymoon phaseS begin
You don’t want to rely on willpower once hunger & capacity increase
You want to approach surgery feeling confident — not just hopeful
You value preparation over reacting under pressure
YOU want a safe "practice ground" to tRy things out
THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
You’re looking for a quick fix or shortcuts
You want a rigid diet plan or strict rules
Your only goal from surgery is weight loss
You're looking for medical advice or treatment
Hi, I'm Jenn!
I'm a Registered Nutritionist, Naturopathic Doctor (retired), Trained Chef
- AND a bariatric patient.
I’ve supported clients through weight loss, nutrition, and health changes for years.
I’ve also sat on the other side of the decision you’re making now — the decision to have bariatric surgery.
I understand the research.
The second-guessing.
How doubts can creep in.
I also know how much smoother this process can be when you prepare intentionally — not just physically, but mentally and practically as well.
My work blends professional expertise with lived experience, so the guidance you receive is grounded, realistic, and rooted in real life.
Most people are given detailed information about what to expect after surgery — but very little structure for what to build before it.
Preparing for bariatric surgery isn’t just about choosing a procedure or waiting for a date.
It’s about building habits, routines, and ways of thinking that support recovery — and durable results.
Once you’ve decided on surgery, the window of opportunity opens.
That is the moment that Bariatric Power Prep was designed for.
SURGERY IS A TOOL: HERE'S WHAT THAT REALLY MEANS
This video clip from a lesson early in the program walks through one of the most important mindset shifts after surgery:
Surgery changes your anatomy.
It does not change your brain, environment or patterns.
It's an excellent tool - but you need to leverage it with your own inputs.
In the lesson:
You’ll learn what surgery can do.
What it can’t do.
And why building structure before surgery changes everything later.
This short clip from Module 1 reveals the key mindset shift that changes what surgery can actually do for you.
THE DECISION IS THE STARTING POINT.
Ready to use this window of opportunity?
If you’ve decided on surgery, preparation begins now.
Bariatric Power Prep helps you put the habits, routines, and thinking in place before surgery — so you’re not trying to create them later under pressure.
(Instant access. Move at your own pace.)
One-time payment: $79
Want to see what bariatric-friendly eating looks like in real life?
Some people find it helpful to see bariatric-style meals in action before surgery.
That’s why I created a simple 7-Day Sample Meal Plan — a practical preview of how these guidelines come together in real life.
Purchase on it's own or as a companion to the Bariatric Power Prep program!
The Bariatric Power Prep 7-Day Meal Plan offers a simple, realistic example of how bariatric-friendly meals can be structured in everyday life — without perfection or restricting portions.
Here's a peak inside the 7-Day Meal Plan ➡️
One-time purchase • No program enrollment required
STILL have questions?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do I need a surgery date to start?
No. This program supports you whether you’re still considering surgery, waiting for consults, or already scheduled.
Why not wait until after surgery to work on habits?
You can. Many people do.
The challenge is that the first months after surgery are focused on healing and following structured clinic guidelines.
Then comes the honeymoon phase — when weight loss feels easier and hunger is reduced.
It’s often not until hunger and capacity begin to increase that habits feel urgent.
At that point, people are trying to build structure under pressure.
Bariatric Power Prep is designed for the window before surgery — when you have the clarity and bandwidth to build those habits intentionally.
It’s not about doing everything perfectly.
It’s about putting the right foundations in place before they’re tested.
How long does the program take?
Lessons are short and manageable. Most people spend about 10–20 minutes a day. Each week unlocks a new module with 5-10 brief lessons on that topic, along with downloadable resources and tools. The program is typically completed in about 4-6 weeks. But you can go at your own pace.
Is there a meal plan I can follow or sample recipes?
Within the program you'll get detailed guidelines on how to structure meals and days. I provide some sample meals and a sample day to illustrate this structure. If you'd like a complete 7-Day Meal Plan with over 25 recipes, check out the Bariatric Power Prep 7-Day Meal Plan (see below or click link for details). It makes a great companion to the program!
What if I’m deciding between surgery and medication - like a GLP-1?
Module 3 walks through surgical procedures, medications, and how outcomes are measured — so you can make informed decisions without overwhelm.
Medications are evolving quickly, and in some cases are used before surgery or later on to support maintenance.
The foundational habits we focus on — structured eating, realistic expectations, hydration, protein, and behavior change — are relevant whether you choose surgery, medication, or a combination of both.
Bariatric Power Prep is designed primarily for those who have decided on surgery. But the clarity you build here applies across approaches.
How long will I have access to Bariatric Power Prep?
You receive lifetime access, including any future program updates.
Is this medical advice?
No. Bariatric Power Prep is educational and supportive and does not replace medical care or advice from your healthcare team. The focus is on nutrition, mindset and building supportive habits.