Diet to Follow After Bariatric Surgery

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<h1>Diet to Follow After Bariatric Surgery</h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Dr Pradeep Jain.aspx'>Dr Pradeep Jain</a></strong><br /><p>Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery is probably the last option available for folks who tried everything to lose their weight, from strict low calorie diet to physical exercise and activity regime. Just like any other medical surgery, going through bariatric surgery is not easy as it comes with considerable risks and is not recommendable for everyone because a lot of care and lifestyle changes are required after successful completion of surgery. Also the perceptivity of side effects such as bleeding, infection and trouble in breathing are extremely high. That is the reason why it is good to learn about the diet to follow after the weight loss surgery. Here keep in mind that your doctor suggestions and precautions directed by surgeons are more important to follow, as below we discuss common diet chart for bariatric patients. As every patient is different, every bariatric surgery is different. The surgery is usually suggested for women who are overweight with 80 pounds and men who are overweight with 100 pounds. Basically the surgery is performed on the stomach and/or intestines by which an obese person can lose his/her excessive weight. The weight loss surgery incorporates with a wide variety of procedures like Gastric Banding or the Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Lap Band Surgery and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. From last two decades, the bariatric surgery become so popular because of the opportunity it gives to the obese people to live and enjoy their life completely. Previously the surgery was very painful because of the lack of technology, but today with the help of modern and advanced technology and the availability of state-of-the-art surgical equipment, surgeons began performing it with laparoscopic technique which is less invasive. Surgery is not a magic and after operation, it doesn’t end. It’s an ongoing process towards losing the weight by making some changes in lifestyle. The best thing is you are not alone in this journey a team of professionals are always there for you to help and support. The only thing you need to be patient through the entire process of recovery after surgery. Diet after Weight Loss Surgery or Bariatric Surgery During surgery, surgeons make changes in your stomach that require a permanent change in your diet or eating habits. You can discuss about what you need to eat or what you need to avoid after surgery with your surgeon as these guidelines will vary by surgeon. • Firstly it is important to do whatever your surgeon recommends because if you avoid his suggestions, it can lead to serious consequences. • Eat healthy food with accurate and balanced nutrition, rich in protein, and other vitamins and minerals. • Just after surgery, it is good to take liquid food like soup and juice than gradually move to solid food but make sure to eat slowly and chew completely before swallowing. • Avoid drinking while eating as it makes you feel full even you have not taken diet. If you drink while eating, it will cause dumping syndrome and vomiting. • Avoid food items with sugar like ice cream or desserts. • Don’t eat high-calorie nutritional supplements, fat rich food items, carbonated drinks, milk shakes and also foods that have low or zero nutritional value. • Avoid smoking and alcohol too. • Also you need to limit your snacking habit (if any) between meals. Remember, eating after weight loss surgery is very much different than before!</p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/drpradeepjain/dr-pradeep-jain-fortis-hospital/">Dr Pradeep Jain Fortis Hospital</a> is Highly experienced and knowledgeable GI surgeon, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.resume.com/drpradeepjainfortis">Dr Pradeep Jain Fortis</a> works through tiny incisions to perform several laparoscopic procedures of Gastrointestinal tract.<p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Diet-to-Follow-After-Bariatric-Surgery_306476.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Diet to Follow After Bariatric Surgery_306476.aspx</a></p>

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