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Bariatric Bundle

A focused CarePlanRx™ support resource designed to improve clarity, follow-through, and next-step confidence.

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A focused CarePlanRx™ support resource designed to improve clarity, follow-through, and next-step confidence.

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This bundle includes the following companions, guidance resources, and workbook tools from the bundle matrix.

acd-010 Bariatric Surgery Companion
acd-036 Lifestyle & Functional Health Companion
por001 Immediate Post-Operative Safety Guide
por004 ADLs Mobility & Home Safety
por012 After Surgery Now What
por003 Phase-Based Recovery Roadmap
por006 Home Exercise Program Library
hmb001 Lifestyle Habits
hmb003 Long-Term Planning
mwp001 Emotional Regulation
kpd001 Post-Operative Recovery Journal
kpd005 Health Management & Behavior Journal
kpd019 Health Behavior Activation Planner
kpd010 Sleep Reset Workbook
kpd011 Chronic Pain Support Workbook

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