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what exactly is a bariatric diet?
A bariatric diet is a diet, usually coupled with bariatric surgery. Bariatric diets are very healthly and in very small portions. This is because bariatric surgery staples off part of the stomach to make it smaller, therefore requiring smaller meals.
What are some suggestions for prepared diet meals?
This website should tell you about healthy diet meals and the unhealthy stuff you want to avoid. http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy/news/dietdelivery
How do you prepare meals for a bariatric patient?
The key to successful meals for a post-Bariatric surgery patient is small quantities. Eating adequate amounts of high quality protein is critical. Cookbooks, such as, Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery are available at Barnes and Noble stores and website for less than $10.00.
Where can I find some some bariatric diet foods?
Here are some websites that gives tips on bariatric diets. www.bariatric.us/bariatric-surgery-diet.html www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/my00827
Where do I get information about bariatric seating?
There are bariatric chairs for people. Here is a website to some of those chairs. http://www.beyondtheofficedoor.com/Bariatric-Chairs.php?gclid=CLzYvqGq6aoCFcnr7QodQk2rPA
Where can I find out more about bariatric meals?
The website www.bariatricdiet.com provides recipes and meal planning for your post op life. Two keys to remember is that you need to get enough protein and calcium packed into the small meals that your stomach now requires.
Where can I find more information on bariatric meals?
You can find out more about it here: bariatriceating.com/. Please be sure to check with your doctor to see if it is right for you and always have an annual exam.
What foods help acid reflux disease ?
Controlling acid reflux is more about what you don't eat. Spicy foods and other foods that are acidic should be avoided, although some foods affect some patients but not others. Small, frequent meals help. Big meals and late night eating should be avoided. This site has some suggestions for meal plans: heartburn.about.com/od/goodfoodsbadfoods/Good_Foods_Bad_Foods_For_Heartburn_Sufferers_Acid_Reflux_Diet.htm Your physician can make suggestions for your particular situation as well.
What are some of the guidelines for qualifying a bariatric surgery?
There are some very specific guidelines when it comes to bariatric surgery.You must be considered obese and psychologically able to handle the surgery.
What is bariatric and how does it work?
Bariatric surgery is a surgical procedure that minimizes the size of your stomach through a band or with staples. Since the stomach is small the patient has to take in smaller meals and thereby less calories. Since the body is taking in less calories then it is burning the patient loses weight.
Where can I find more information on easy dinner meals?
You can find easy dinner meals in a recipe book or online. You could also ask your friend who recommended the idea to you for some of her best suggestions. I would suggest trying RealSimple.com for easy and delicious dinner ideas.
What are some requirements to do a bariatric sugery?
You can find out more about it here: www.lapsurgery.com/BARIATRIC%20SURGERY/indications.htm. Please be sure to check with your doctor to see if it is right for you.
