The Mayo Clinic has some very informative information relating to surgery diets. Please the the following for more information on this subject: www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/MY00825
Contact a nutritionist and find out what is involved in the diet and whether it is something that is compatible with you. Contact the DukeHealth.org or the mayo clinic to get information on a recommended diet.
You have to be on a liquid diet prior to surgery to prepare your stomach for the upcoming gastric bypass surgery.
Well there are two types of lap band surgery diets, the pre-surgery and post-surgery diet. In the pre-surgery diet your doctor wants you to eat a diet high in protein and low in fats and calories. This helps your body prepare for the surgery and makes recovery time faster. The post-surgery diet gradually takes you from a liquid diet, to purees to softer foods until your body is ready to handle regular foods. Then you should still be watching what you are eating and making sure you keep small portions.
This is a diet that was developed specifically for people who has had to undergo gastric bypass surgery. This diet is designed to keep one healthy after such a surgery.
WebMD provides a very good description of what the gastrectomy surgery involves including a list of pros, cons and risks involved with the surgery. The article in which all of the information is located here: http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/your-options-in-weight-loss-surgery-making-the-choice?page=3
The first thing that you will need to do is consult with your doctor. He or she will explain everything that you will need to do in order to prepare for the surgery. You will need to go on a special diet after the surgery but not before.
the best place to find out the diet after gastric bypass, is to ask your surgeon nearly 100% of the time they will give you instructions of what to do after a surgery including diet.
You can research gastric surgery diet online at www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/ or www.losangelesbariatriccenter.com weight loss surgery is an option when dieting and exercise have failed and/or its complications are affecting your health or quality of life.
This diet is designed for use after gastric bypass surgery. 1 - Clear Liquids, start about 1 day after surgery.2 - Semi-Liquid Diet start about 2 days after surgery.3 Semi-Solid Diet start when directed by your doctor (usually 3-4 weeks after surgery). 4 Low-Fat Solid Diet start when directed by your doctor.
There really isn't a lap band surgery "diet" per se. What there is is a change in eating habits that is necessary before the diet in order to prepare for surgery and then a gradual change after surgery from a mainly liquid to soft food diet to one that reflects "normal" foods. The diet can be quite healthy if you make good choices for balanced nutrition. Conversely, it is not healthy if you do not make wise choices.
You should talk to your doctor about your diet after bariatric surgery. You may also find information online at www.bariatriceating.com, www.surgicalbariatrics.com, and www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/my00827.
The best place to go for information on gastric surgey diet is www.bariatric-surgery.info/stomach-bypass-diet-advice.htm It is full of all the information you need.