The success of your bariatric surgery depends greatly on your understanding that you MUST change your lifestyle. Having the surgery is only the beginning.
DIETARY CHANGES – You should be prepared to make substantial and permanent changes to your eating habits to ensure that you reach an ideal, healthy weight and maintain that weight. Dietary guidelines vary from surgeon to surgeon – the key is to adhere to the plan given to you by your surgeon. Here are some common dietary guidelines to follow after your surgery (confer with your surgeon for more detailed eating guidelines and lists of acceptable foods during various stages of recovery):
LIFESTYLE CHANGES – Your life will change dramatically… FOR THE BETTER. But you must always remember to
DIETARY CHANGES – You should be prepared to make substantial and permanent changes to your eating habits to ensure that you reach an ideal, healthy weight and maintain that weight. Dietary guidelines vary from surgeon to surgeon – the key is to adhere to the plan given to you by your surgeon. Here are some common dietary guidelines to follow after your surgery (confer with your surgeon for more detailed eating guidelines and lists of acceptable foods during various stages of recovery):
- Chew your food thoroughly and eat very slowly.
- Wait 2-3 minutes after swallowing before putting the next bite of food in your mouth. You will not be able to digest steaks or other chunks of meat if they are not ground or chewed thoroughly.
- Learn to stop eating when you feel full. DON’T EAT UNTIL YOUR ARE STUFFED.
- Don't drink fluids 30 minutes prior to eating, during your meal, or 30 minutes after your meal.
- Don’t eat desserts and other items with sugar if they have more than 3 to 5 grams per serving size.
- Avoid carbonated drinks, high-calorie nutritional supplements, milk shakes, foods high in fat, and foods that have no nutritional value.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Limit snacking between meals.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES – Your life will change dramatically… FOR THE BETTER. But you must always remember to
- Follow your dietary guidelines (eating larger portions or foods not recommended can result in gaining weight back)
- Establish and maintain a regular exercise plan (to build and keep muscle mass)
- Take your vitamin supplements regularly
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