Are you recently out from bariatric surgery and noticing gas pains? Or maybe you’re further out and noticing excessive gas. Here are some tips: Try Bean-O or Gas-X as an over-the-counter remedy. Excess gas often comes from fermentation of nutrients in the digestive tract. These nutrients frequently include lactose and sugar alcohols. Some things you …
Are you recently post-op and having a difficult time tolerating protein after gastric sleeve, gastric bypass or any other weight loss surgery? Here are some ideas for the third stage or the pureed diet stage for those who’ve had bariatric surgery to help get some variety. Post-Weight Loss Surgery Diet Recipes – Stage 3 or …
You will have to follow a liquid diet for a few days prior to bariatric surgery (3 to 10 days depending on your BMI, with higher BMI requiring higher number of days on a liquid diet). This will help you shed some weight as well as reduce the size of your liver, which will make …
Asked by a visitor: I have lost a 100 pounds and hit my goal weight. I really want to maintain this current weight, what do I do? Our bariatric dietitian answers: Congratulations on hitting your goal weight! Now, the real work comes in. . . . maintaining that weight loss. This is where lifestyle changes really …
You will have to take lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation. A stricter supplementation regimen will have to be followed in case you opt for Duodenal Switch or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Our Bariatric Nutritionist says: Think of vitamins/minerals as life-long medications. Each year, get your labs checked to make sure everything is in the right range. …
Question: I’m not happy with what my expected goal weight would be. How do I maximize the weight loss after bariatric surgery? Our US-RD says: Remember that the expected weight loss after surgery is just an average. Obviously eating a variety of healthy foods and being active are the key to maximizing effects of surgery. However, …
A well-balanced, nutritional diet is vital in the months following the surgery. Subsequent to surgery strict liquid diet is mandatory to increase the efficacy of the procedure and reduce certain medical conditions post-op, which can get in the way of recuperation. Sleeve Gastrectomy alters the stomach size to hold nearly 1-4 ounces of liquid. Vertical …
Question: What to do if you are really hungry between meals on the pre-op bariatric surgery diet? Our US-Registered Dietitian Answers: This 3-step guide will help you through feeling hungry between meals when on a pre-bariatric surgery guide. Step 1 Most of the time when we feel hungry, we’re actually thirsty. Try drinking water, a sugar-free …
Question: What apps do you recommend instead of a food journal for tracking bariatric surgery diet? Answer: Some of the free apps for food journaling as recommended by our US-registered bariatric nutritionist are: Baritastic-Bariatric Surgery Tracker Bariatric Pal- a bariatric social network Calorific The Eatery My Diet Coach (technically free, but recommended to pay $0.99 …
A client who had her gastric sleeve bariatric surgery in Mexico asks: Is it OK to supplement meals with protein shake (6 months after bariatric surgery, especially when one in busy; it is just easier for me to have a shake for lunch or dinner while I go between meetings)? Our Bariatric Dietitian Answers: “Yes, …