Nutrition Guidelines Gastric Bypass & Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery
Nutrition Guidelines Gastric Bypass & Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery
One of the keys to successful gastric bypass surgery is preparation . This guide will help you to prepare for the diet changes before and after your surgery .
You should attend a nutrition class 2 - 3 weeks after your surgery . Please call 614-234-LIFE ( 5433 ) to register for the class .
Before Surgery
Helpful Tips
• Practice sipping fluids slowly throughout the day .
• Practice eating slowly and chewing food completely before swallowing .
• Meals should take 20 - 30 minutes to consume .
• Put down your eating utensil between bites .
• Consider using a baby-sized utensil .
• Discuss diet changes with the people that live with you . It is helpful if they try not to bring unhealthy foods into the home and focus on improving their own eating habits .
• Begin keeping a food diary by either writing intake down or with an app / online website .
Caffeine
• Do not have any caffeine for the 3 days before your surgery .
• Do not have any caffeine for 6 weeks after surgery .
• Limit decaffeinated and regular products to 2 ( 8 oz .) cups daily long term .
Carbonated Beverages
• Do not drink carbonated beverages for 6 months after surgery . This can cause excess gas , bloating or irritation .
Alcoholic Beverages
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages for 6 months after surgery . Alcohol provides “ empty calories ” and should be consumed with caution .
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