The Bariatric Jumpstart Program
Designed Specifically for Pre-Op through your 1st year Post-Op
Optimize nutrition, movement, and lifestyle to meet your weight loss goal during this important honeymoon period while building core foundational habits for long-term success.
Our focus during this phase:
Meet your protein and fluid goals - I know it's not always easy!
Increase meal variety and build whole food meals while using protein shakes as needed.
Modify calories and macros as you evolve in this journey and add in movement and exercise.
Spare muscle mass and change body composition.
Navigate stalls - we will get you unstuck!
Build a strong foundation of positive habits to meet your goal and keep the weight off.
The Bariatric Jumpstart Program
Make the most of your 1st year post-op with personalized guidanceand
daily support from Dana
Optimize weight loss + build core foundational habits
for long-term success!
The Bariatric Jumpstart program is a four-month nutrition and exercise coaching program. Many clients choose to continue receiving support throughout their first year after surgery.
Inside you'll get:
1:1 Personalized Coaching (60-minute) Session
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Work directly with Dana in a video session to create a nutrition and exercise plan designed specifically for your goals and phase of this journey.
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This is very detailed. We'll talk about: protein, fluids, portions, food textures, bariatric eating, meal timing + spacing, digestion (yep, this is important!), vitamins, sleep, exercise, movement, strength training ( for when it's time!), your target weight, body composition, and your goals, hopes, and fears in this journey too.
Customized Meal Plan
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A plan to meet your protein + fluid goals, add variety, help you tolerate foods, and optimize results.
Ongoing Messaging Support
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Unlimited text messaging for questions, guidance, and support whenever you need it!
Weekly Live (and recorded) Coaching Calls
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Hop on the coaching call every Tuesday night 5p PST/8p EST and join Dana live for questions, discussions, + education. Set yourself up for success each week as you move forward in your journey.
Check-ins & Plan Adjustments
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Detailed monthly check-ins to assess your progress and update your plan since your needs change quickly, especially in the first 12 months post-op.
Fresh Support Each Week!
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Weekly meal plans, recipes, exercise support and more inside our own coaching app.
Community Support
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Access the supportive community of ladies who are also post-op. You're never doing this alone ❤️
ADDITIONAL 1:1 SUPPORT AVAILABLE
If you'd like more individualized support, ongoing 1:1 nutrition coaching sessions can be added to The Bariatric Jumpstart Program. We can meet monthly, every other week, or even weekly in video sessions together. After you apply, I'll help you determine which option fits you best.
Want to talk it over with Dana?
Schedule a quick call to see if
The Bariatric Jumpstart Program
is right for you!
Guest Speakers
Joey Bonavota, MS, EP
Bariatric Exercise Physiologist
Joey holds a Master's Degree in Exercise Science and has been working directly with bariatric surgery patients for more than 15 years. He will share his wealth of exercise knowledge and help you determine when and how to add cardio and strength training. Joey will answer your post-op exercise and fitness questions and help take your exercise routine to the next level!
Laura Flusche
of @fluscheeitaway
Laura is a true inspiration, sharing her bariatric surgery journey openly and honestly, and reminding you that "you can do it too!". Laura had the SADI procedure in 2021, has lost more than 270 pounds, and is actively maintaining her weight loss. Laura was a private client and participated in the Bariatric Jumpstart program. Now I am grateful to call her a friend. She will answer your questions about her bariatric and plastic surgery journeys.
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Client Success Stories
"The best experience of my life! From the beginning, Dana put me at ease and is SO positive even when I’m feeling like a failure in this new direction in my life. She is so kind and goes way beyond the call of duty!
I would 1,000 percent recommend working with Dana to others!!! A million times over, she has changed my life! Dana was the answer to my prayers in finding the right foods for me because I just felt alone after my surgery and didn’t know who to turn to. I was so discouraged. I saw her on Instagram, and after watching some of her videos, I knew she was the one who could help me on this journey."
Debbie, Jumpstart Program Participant
Omg!! This program has been life-changing, seriously! I was telling my husband it should be mandatory for everyone to take this class. My surgery center was great for surgery, and that sort of thing, but ideas and guidance on food, nutrition, meals, and what to expect are in no way helpful. I felt completely lost and felt like I was going to fail. This has given me so much confidence and belief in myself that I can do this! Thank you, Dana!
Krystal, Jumpstart Program Participant
This program has been so helpful for me!! I feel more confident in my bariatric journey. Your knowledge and support have been amazing, Dana! I've learned a lot about making good nutrition choices, and I really value the support on the Zoom Coaching Calls. Honestly, it's been just what I needed!