Diet After Weight Loss Surgery
Because the intestine is not made to handle food until it has been mixed with bile and acid from the bypassed stomach, avoid eating certain foods that are high in carbohydrates (especially liquid calories like ice cream or
soda) after your gastric bypass. This will cause you to experience unpleasant side effects such as a rapid heartbeat, sweating, palpitations, abdominal pain and dizziness. These symptoms are referred to as “Dumping Syndrome” and are very unpleasant.
LAP-BAND®:Certain foods (meat, bagels, biscuits, etc.) may not be tolerated after surgery. Avoiding or limiting foods that contain added sugar, concentrated sweets and fat will aid in weight loss. Intolerance to food may indicate that the Band is too tight. As with gastric bypass, chewing food thoroughly is very important to avoid nausea and vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are not normal.
Dietary Guidelines for Patients after Gastric Bypass (also applicable for Lap-Band® patients)
1. Always think protein first. Consume protein at every meal and snack.
2. Eat slowly (take small bites, chew very well); allow 30-60 minutes
to eat each meal. Indications of fullness may include:
• a feeling of pressure or fullness in the center of your abdomen
just below the rib cage.
• pain in your shoulder area or upper chest.
• nausea.
3. Don’t drink fluids while eating (drink fluids at least 15-30 minutes
before or after meals to prevent becoming too full).
4. Stop eating - just before you feel full (don’t try to wash food
down with fluids).
5. Omit concentrated sweets: (examples: sugar, honey, candy) desserts,
regular sodas, canned nutritional supplements (only when advised) milk
shakes, sweetened juice drinks or items with sugar listed on the label
as one of the first three ingredients.
6. Omit high-fat foods (such high-calorie items can prevent weight loss;
examples: gravy, butter, fried foods, chips).
7. Avoid foods with high-fiber content during the first three months after
surgery. (Examples: coconut, popcorn, membranes of oranges, grape
fruits, skins or seeds of some fruits or vegetables, fibrous vegetables
such as corn, skins of potatoes, celery). You may be able to slowly
re-introduce some fibrous foods.
8. Add new foods one at a time; if you don’t tolerate an item, wait
about a week before trying it again.
9. Include skim or low-fat milk to supplement your protein intake (try
lactose-treated milk or fortified soy milk if you have intolerance to milk).
10. Avoid carbonated drinks. If you must have, let carbonated drinks
sit open for about an hour before you consume them to let them
go ‘flat’ (decrease the carbonation).
11. Do not use a straw - you may swallow air with the fluids.
12. If vomiting occurs, you should stop eating for at least two hours, then
restart again slowly with water and gradually increase to your usual
stage of the diet.
13. You may use spices.
14. Avoid alcohol, it contains from 100-150 calories per drink. You will also
feel lightheadedness with very small amounts.
15. Supplementation or nutrition counseling can assist in treatment for hair
loss, skin problems, nausea, and food intolerance. Please see your
bariatric dietitian specializing in weight loss surgery.
16. Recommended follow up after surgery with the bariatric dietitian is at
three weeks, six weeks, and every four - eight weeks thereafter for the
first year and every six months the following years.
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Weight Loss Surgery Information
The prevalence of obesity has increased from 13% to 31% in the past four decades.
The health consequences of obesity are most apparent in individuals whose weight exceeds twice their ideal body weight (BMI > 40 kg/m2). The risk of death is doubled in obese individuals
as compared to non-obese individuals. The risk of cancer is also quadrupled (four times higher). In addition, the risk of death from diabetes or heart attack is 5-7 times greater than the general population.
Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
Individuals who weigh 100 pounds or more over their ideal 2 body weight, or have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 kg/m or greater are candidates for weight loss surgery.
Individuals who are less than 100 pounds over weight or have a BMI between 35-39 kg/m2, and have been diagnosed with obesity-related medical conditions may qualify for weight loss surgery.
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Weight Loss Surgery - The Express Weight Loss Solution
Public opinion about weight loss surgery is somewhat of an extreme nature. It is widely looked upon as the final resort for those who are desperately trying to lose weight by conventional means such as dieting and exercising but are not getting the desired results. This is, however, far from true. Recent advancements in medicine and surgery have made weight loss surgery not only safer and more affordable, but also more popular. Today, an increasing number of people are opting for weight loss surgery not as a last resort, but as the very first, and only step, in their weight management efforts.
The whole world is running after the ideal weight. It seems, almost everyone among us is not entirely happy with our bodyweight. We feel that it is far from what it should be. Unfortunately, this is not very far from the truth. Obesity is a very large problem (no pun intended) the world over. Our hectic lifestyle, hurried meals and reliance on processed foods have made us heavier and bulkier than we should be. To make matters worse, obesity has been proven to be a potentially dangerous condition as it makes the body more susceptible to ailments such as cardiac diseases, seizures, cancer, diabetes and more.
Diet and exercise have always been the twin cornerstones of every weight reduction plan. Countless have benefited from them. However, the results, in most cases, have left a lot to be desired. In 1991, the National Institute of Health (NIH) reviewed 4,500 publications on weight loss and found that the maximum sustainable weight loss by any diet, exercise or behavioral modification program is 25 pounds. Fifty years of research shows that dieting falls short of providing lasting weight loss. Not many of us can fight the ongoing battle of weariness, hunger, and inflexibility. The problem lies in the fact that diets are designed to put one on a prescribed eating agenda. However, this is chalked out irrespective of one’s personal preferences. We all wish to expedite the weight loss process and many diets can really get one there. However, in most cases, such diets call for unrealistic and drastic changes that don’t translate into good lifestyle changes.
The biggest problem with any weight loss program comprising diet control and exercises is that even though it may be easy to shed excess weight at first, the rate of progress soon drops as the body starts to adapt itself to the new changes. Moreover, keeping the weight from reappearing is a very tough proposition. It invariably returns as one tries to return to normal life and regular eating.
Weight loss surgery easily takes care of this problem. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB), or Gastric Banding Surgery has surprised the entire world with its excellent results. Men and women everywhere are using it to reduce and control obesity. In fact, Gastric Banding Surgery is being hailed as one of the best weapons to combat obesity and weight problems. For anybody looking to lose weight quickly, and keep it off for good, without making any drastic changes in one’s diet or lifestyle, LAGB is an excellent choice.
By Sam D’costa
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An Introduction To Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is done to remove excess fat collected in various parts of an obese person’s body. Weight loss surgery is also known as bariatric surgery. A bariatric surgeon is qualified to perform this complex surgery. MGB or mini gastric bypass is a laparoscopic surgery, which is simple and inexpensive. It is widely used and is believed to be the safest and most effective bariatric surgery. The entire operation takes only about thirty minutes and the patient is hospitalized for less than twenty-four hours.
Bariatric surgeons first recognized the scope for surgical weight loss while performing operations, which required the removal of large segments of a patient’s stomach and intestine. They saw that most patients undergoing such operations were unable to maintain their pre-surgical weight. Keeping this observation in mind, they were able to recommend similar modifications that could be safely used to produce weight loss in obese patients.
Bariatric surgery works by helping to reduce food intake. It does not hinder with the normal absorption of food. After the surgery, patients must stick to the guidelines and restrictions that their surgeon prescribes. Even though the guidelines may change depending on the surgeon, the patient must follow the surgeon’s instructions. Patients who learn to eat slowly, eat less, and avoid drinking too many fluids are usually the ones who see the best results. In certain cases, the operation alters the digestive procedure. This causes the food to be in an indigested and incompletely absorbed stage. In such cases, the food is eliminated along with the stool. Surgeons are trying to perfect the operation to avoid such situations.
Prior to the surgery, a patient is made to sign a consent form. This is an acknowledgement from the patient that they have received and understood information provided about the procedure’s benefits and risks. Bariatric surgery has proved to be a huge boon for many obese people. It has helped people attain better health and life styles. It is important to get it done at a reputed clinic by a surgeon who has successfully conducted similar surgeries.
By Kent Pinkerton - z-weightloss.com
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