What does the bariatric pre-op diet consist of?
What does the bariatric pre-op diet consist of?
The pre-op diet largely consists of protein shakes and other high-protein, low-calorie foods that are easy to digest. Protein helps bolster and protect muscle tissue. This can help your body burn fat instead of muscle for fuel. Protein also helps keep your body strong, which can speed up recovery.
How much should I be eating 7 months post-op gastric sleeve?
In many cases, bariatric patients work up to 1000 calories per day by the time they reach 6 months post-op. Calorie intake may stay at about 1000 per day, depending on your dietitian’s recommendations.
How many calories should I be eating 3 weeks after gastric sleeve?
Consume 900 to 1,000 calories and at least 65 to 75 grams of protein a day. For balanced nutrient intake, your daily servings should include: 3 servings milk and dairy products (nonfat and low-fat) 3 servings meat or meat alternative (lean and low-fat)
What can you eat 8 weeks after gastric sleeve?
Pureed foods
- Lean ground meat, poultry or fish.
- Cottage cheese.
- Soft scrambled eggs.
- Cooked cereal.
- Soft fruits and cooked vegetables.
- Strained cream soups.
What should I eat 2 weeks before bariatric surgery?
Most 2 week pre-op diets recommend:
- Increase your protein consumption. Eat lean meats.
- Lower your carbohydrate consumption. Avoid breads, pasta, cereals, rice, etc.
- Eliminate Sugars. Eliminate candy, desserts, juices, sodas.
What happens if you cheat on bariatric pre-op diet?
Why cheating on your pre-op diet is a bad idea: Your surgeon will know within minutes if you cheated because they will be able to see food in your stomach and/or intestinal tract (this can lead to infections) Your liver won’t shrink enough to have surgery and will make it more difficult for the surgeon.
What happens if you don’t get enough protein after bariatric surgery?
If your diet doesn’t include enough protein, you might notice thinning hair about 6 months to a year after weight loss surgery. That’s because the human body can’t make protein without food – and also has no way to store protein – making it important to consume enough daily.
How can I speed up weight loss after gastric sleeve?
With the right habits, you can lose 60-70% of your excess weight within a year.
- Choose nutrient-dense foods. You don’t have a lot of room in your stomach after surgery, so don’t fill up on empty calories.
- Protein, protein, protein.
- Plan your meals.
- Stay away from beverage calories.
- Chew thoroughly.
- Exercise.
How often should you poop after gastric sleeve?
After surgery, you may be going only every other day. As a general rule, if you have not had bowel movement in 2 to 3 days or if going becomes painful or uncomfortable, contact your doctor.
Can I eat a burger after gastric sleeve?
Burgers (whether they are turkey burgers or lean beef burgers) make a great ‘go to’ meal for gastric sleeve patients. Burgers are packed with protein, can be made small to accommodate the smaller portion size of weight loss surgery patients, they are inexpensive, and quick to make.
When can I eat mashed potatoes after gastric sleeve?
After surgery
| Time since surgery | Restrictions |
|---|---|
| 1–2 weeks | Move to pureed or mashed foods |
| 2 weeks | Add soft foods and crackers to the diet |
| 1 month | Introduce solid foods |
| 2 months | Resume regular, balanced diet consisting of solid foods |
How long does it take to shrink your liver before surgery?
Before your weight loss surgery, it is essential that you follow this special pre-operative diet for a full two weeks for the diet to be successful. This diet is to help shrink the liver so the surgeon can operate more easily and increases the chances of your surgery being performed laparoscopically (by keyhole).