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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Bariatric Surgery - Lifestyle Changes You Must Follow!
Bariatric surgery refers to the procedure by which weight loss happens gradually within 12-18 months after modification in size of stomach and/or intestines modification through key hole surgery.
The diet that must succeed a bariatric surgery changes with time. A post bariatric surgery diet will tentatively look like:
- Initial stages: At the initial stage, eating solid food should be strictly avoided. A liquid diet with added protein is recommended to avoid strain on staple/suture line.
- Intermediary stages: The diet must be changed post second till the sixth week as soft diet is permitted. Due to the surgery, it is only normal that you would feel full after small consumption thereby, necessitating intake of food at regular intervals.
- Final stages: Post sixth week, incorporating solid food in the diet is generally allowed by the doctors. However adequate protein intake remains a necessity.
Besides dietary modifications, patients are recommended to gradually start exercising to protect muscle mass and also to help maintain weight in long term. Usually strength training exercises are recommended besides moderate aerobic workout.
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!