Life After: Next Chapter

A 12-week program to rebuild habits, structure and confidence, helping you thrive in your life after surgery or major weight loss.

Life After: Next Chapter – The Support You’ve Been Missing

Life After: Next Chapter is a comprehensive 12-week transformation program designed for individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery or are learning to adapt to the life that follows it. Created by Novara Academy founder Ingvar Ingolfsson — himself a bariatric surgery patient and long-term success story — the program fills the critical gap in postoperative support that most people face.

While surgery changes your stomach, life after surgery changes so much more. Many people experience unexpected emotional shifts, new identity challenges, rapid physical changes, and complicated relationships with food — all while trying to build new habits without a clear roadmap. Traditional healthcare systems may provide medical checkups, but rarely offer the deep lifestyle, mindset, and long-term behavioral guidance needed to truly succeed.

What’s Included

Life After: Next Chapter bridges that gap.

Through weekly lessons, structured habit-building frameworks, small-group coaching, and continuous accountability, the program guides you through the real-world challenges of post-surgery life. You’ll learn how to create sustainable routines, manage emotions, rebuild your relationship with food, strengthen your body safely, and navigate the psychological and social changes that follow major weight loss.

This is not just after-care — it’s your blueprint for long-term success, confidence, and a healthier identity in your “next chapter.”

Program Structure

  • Week 1 – The New You: Identity shifts, letting go of the old you and journaling prompts.
  • Week 2 – Emotional Reset: Healing emotional patterns and building resilience.
  • Week 3 – Making Peace With the Mirror: Navigating loose skin/scars and mindful movement.
  • Week 4 – The Power of Presentation: Discovering your style and creating a mood board.
  • Week 5 – Relationship Reset: Shifts in family/friendship dynamics and healthy boundaries.
  • Week 6 – Connection & Intimacy: Trust, sexuality, confidence and emotional intimacy.
  • Week 7 – Energy & Structure: Creating routines for food, movement and work.
  • Week 8 – Joyful Movement & Strength: Finding enjoyable movement and sustaining motivation.
  • Week 9 – Discovering What Drives You: Exploring passions, goals and creating a life vision.
  • Week 10 – Freedom From Fear: Overcoming fear of regain or judgment and building confidence.
  • Week 11 – Designing Your Next Chapter: Long‑term strategies and sustainable routines.
  • Week 12 – Celebration & Legacy: Reflection, celebration and creating your manifesto.

Your Safety & Guarantee

No hidden fees – the price you see is what you pay.
No contracts – cancel any time.
Small groups (max 12) for personalized support.
Developed by experts using real patient research.

Changes & Challenges

Challenges After Surgery

Positive Outcomes

Pricing & Enrollment Options

Pay in Full

$ 1,497
  • 12‑week program, paid upfront. No additional charges.

Payment Plan

$ 299 x 6
  • Payment plan for $299 per month for 6 months