Do’s And Don’ts In Your Diet After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Do’s And Don’ts In Your Diet After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

One of the main problems that are presented to many patients after gastric sleeve surgery is the correct way to carry out a proper diet. In all cases the surgeon and nutritionist should inform the patient about this important issue. However this can still be difficult especially when a varied, enjoyable and healthy diet must be implemented.

Bariatric surgery such as the gastric sleeve radically changes the digestive system, so patients who subject themselves to it must be willing to make important changes in their diet after the operation and make smart choices with foods they’ll ingest for life.

With gastric sleeve surgery, the stomach is reduced in size and as a result, the amount of food that can be eaten is limited. In addition, surgery makes the new stomach become intolerant to various foods such as meat, fish, eggs, some vegetables, legumes and whole grains, so meals should be simple and very low volume, and with important limitations in the consumption of vitamins and minerals.

The post-bariatric surgery diet is a bit tricky since the person should receive the minimum requirements of nutrients in a very small volume of food. For the first two months following surgery, your calorie intake should be between 300 and 600 calories a day, with a focus on thin and thicker liquids. Daily caloric intake afterwards shouldn’t exceed 1,000 calories. Daily intake of protein drinks is highly recommended.

Meats, fatty cheeses, nuts, pates and all food with high fat content often cause severe abdominal pain, bloating and pain steatorrhea (fat in stool). These should also be avoided because they can slow the weight loss curve and facilitate retrieval. You should also avoid alcohol which can easily cause acute poisoning in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

In the post-bariatric surgery diet the patient should choose simple foods and meals, low sweets, control cooking oils and maintain a proper daily hydration, among others. It's all part of the new model of health care. In Hispano Americano Hospital in Mexicali, Mexico, our team of bariatric surgeons led by Dr. Rafael Abril and Dr. Horacio Hampujol will give you the best advice and a proper follow-up to your recovery.

If ordered and healthy eating guidelines are not followed, the goal of weight loss with bariatric surgery can fail, and thus also the goal of improving the quality and life expectancy. Hence the importance of the right choice of a surgeon and a hospital that provides comprehensive solutions to your health problems. 

If you want to know more about bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico and nutritional information after weight loss surgery, please visit us at hispanohospital.com or call us toll free at 888-698-2244. 

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