Pre Surgery Bariatric Diet

PRE-SURGERY Bariatric Diet Before Bariatric Surgery Your doctor will advise a modified diet for on average of 1 to 2 weeks before the surgery date. Adjustable band Port National Bariatric Link surgical weight loss resource Why Follow a Pre-Bariatric Surgery Diet? Reduce body fat around the liver. The proper pre-surgery diet will also shrink the liver itself. If the liver is too large it may cause your bariatric surgery to have to be postponed or even performed as an open procedure instead of laparoscopically A large liver can interfere with surgery as it can come to close to the stomach which is being operated on Improve overall surgical outcomes and recovery time. Reduced fat levels around the liver and spleen can result in patients experiencing decreased complication rates. Help increase protein intake, which can help protect muscle and tissue repair Help get your body accustomed to the drastic permanent change your body will experience with your soon-to-come post-surgery diet Basic Pre-Surgery Diet Tips http://www.NationalBariatricLink.org In the final weeks before Bariatric Surgery, it is important to follow these basic tips National Bariatric Link urgea welgi lces re purce Decrease all fatty foods Decrease sugary foods • Decrease high carbohydrate foods • Avoid alcohol • Avoid binge eating or overeating of any sort In addition you will want to avoid the urge that many people fall prey to and that is having "one last big meal" just before surgery. This "last meal" often creates more harm than good as it only adds on additional weight and could put you at risk for additional complications. Focus on Proteins Lean beef Fish Chicken, Turkey Pork Eggs, egg substitutes Your diet before weight loss surgery will have a large emphasis on proteins, particularly liquid proteins. This can come in the form of Slim-Fast which many doctors will recommend to start consuming as the primary source of nutrition in the final week leading up to surgery. 120 70 grams grams PROTEIN DAILY Recommended Foods CLEAR LIQUIDS ADDITIONAL FOODS • Water Broth Based Soups • Gatorade or Generic Equivalent • Flavored water • Unsweetened Tea • Sugar Free Crystal Light • Sugar Free Beverages • Hot Cereals • Low Fat Creamed Soups • Low Fat Yogurt • Pudding • Low Fat Milk • Custard • Sherbet PROTEINS • Slim Fast • Carnation Instant Breakfast (no sugar added) • Various other protein drinks www.NationalBariatricLink.org Piktochart National Bariatric Link surgical weight loss resource make information beautiful