Bariatric Surgery Support That Starts with Care
The Aurora Box
Discover the Aurora Box – a personalised care package for every bariatric surgery patient at Aurora Bariatrics. Thoughtful support from day one.
What is the Aurora Box?
When you choose Aurora Bariatrics, you're not just accessing expert bariatric surgery — you’re joining a patient-first, women-focused clinic that understands every step of your transformation journey. The Aurora Box is one of the first ways we show that care.
Given to every patient at the start of their weight loss journey, the Aurora Box is a physical expression of our values: compassion, dignity, and whole-person support. It’s designed to ease your recovery, provide emotional encouragement, and remind you that
you are not alone.
What’s Inside the Aurora Box?
Every Aurora Box is thoughtfully curated by our clinical team to support your recovery after bariatric surgery — whether you're undergoing a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass procedure. The contents may vary slightly, but each item is selected to help you feel confident, cared for, and prepared from day one.
1. Tailored Recovery Resources
Step-by-step guides and educational materials tailored to your procedure type, including timelines for recovery, nutrition stages, and post-operative care tips. Designed to make your journey smoother and easier to follow.
2. Nutrition Samples
A wide variety of bariatric-friendly nutrition samples, including protein shakes, protein bars, and vitamin sachets. These help you explore what works best for your body in the early stages after surgery.
3. Portion Control Container
Our portion-sized glass container helps you relearn serving sizes and build lifelong habits around mindful eating — an essential part of your success after surgery.
4. Nutrition Guide and Cookbook
Written with bariatric patients in mind, this practical guide includes everything from what to eat in each recovery phase to healthy, tasty recipes approved by our dietitians.
5. Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is essential after surgery. The Aurora drink bottle is a gentle reminder to keep sipping throughout the day.
6. Comfort Essentials
We've included items to make your hospital stay and recovery more comfortable, like lip balm, hand cream, and other personal care products you might not think to pack but will be grateful for.
7. Personal Welcome Letter from Dr Ruth Blackham
Each box includes a welcome message from Dr Blackham and the Aurora team — a reminder that you are seen, supported, and part of a community that truly cares.
Why the Aurora Box Matters
Many of our patients arrive feeling discouraged — not just by their weight, but by years of dieting, judgment, and feeling unheard in the healthcare system.
That’s why we created the Aurora Box. It’s not a gift — it’s a message:
"We’ve thought about what you’ll need — before you even ask. You are seen, and you are supported."
More Than a Welcome — A Symbol of the Aurora Experience
At other clinics, you may be handed a surgery date and sent on your way. At Aurora Bariatrics, we begin your journey with a box full of care — and stay beside you long after your operation.
The Aurora Box is the first step in our comprehensive aftercare program, which includes:
- Long-term follow-up appointments
- Access to a full medical and allied health team
- Emotional and nutritional support throughout your recovery
Because at Aurora, we don’t just offer surgery. We offer a new beginning — designed with compassion, backed by science, and delivered with heart.
