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What kind of diet to take before and after bariatric?
Bariatric weight loss is surgery combined with education. Your doctor will teach you what to eat before your weightloss surgery. They will show you which foods are healthiest for you before your diet and how to keep eating healthy after your surgery. Most doctors offer a support group to help patients.
Where can I find info on bariatric surgery diet online?
You can find information out about bariatric surgery, lapband surgery or the bariatric sleeve surgery here: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/cost/
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.
Where can I find examples of a pre surgery diet online for gastric bypass?
http://www.bariatricchoice.com/pre-op-bariatric-diet-for-bariatric-gastric-bypass-surgery-patients.aspx there you can find it there, ome bariatric surgeons actually require that candidates for gastric bypass surgery lose 10 percent of their weight before weight loss surgery is performed. This can be accomplished by following a traditional calorie-restricted diet or by using liquid protein diet supplements. It's been shown that losing even 10-15 pounds before bariatric sugery can decrease the risks of complications.
What sort of recipes are on a pre bariatric diet?
People are placed on a pre-bariatric diet to make sure they are healthy enough for the surgery and also to increase their chances of success post op. A wonderful guide to a pre surgery diet can be found here: http://www.bariatricchoice.com/pre-op-bariatric-diet-for-bariatric-gastric-bypass-surgery-patients.aspx
What are the advantages of the bariatric diet plan versus other diets?
The bariatric diet plan is for people that have had bariatric (or weight loss) surgery. It helps people stay on track with their weight loss post-surgery, and makes sure that they do not damage their organs by overeating/straining themselves with food. It is not a good diet plan if you have not had bariatric surgery.
Do I have to follow a certain diet before I have my bariatric surgery?
You should follow a certain diet before your bariatric surgery. You should consult your doctor for dietary foods since he or she knows your body better than the internet. You must stay on this diet to improve your recovery, reduce fat in or around your liver, and improve your muscle tissue.
Where can I found out about bariatric diet after surgery?
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.
Where can I found out about bariatric surgery before and after?
There are various before and after accounts of Bariatric surgery available on the world wide web as well as pictures of before and after Bariatric surgery available at websites such as the following: www.locateadoc.com/pictures/bariatric-surgery/gastric-bypass-surgery.html, www.renewedreflections.com/forums, and www.obesityhelp.com/content/lifeafter.html.
Where can I find out more about bariatric surgery risk?
Bariatric surgery is a type of weight loss surgery. You should only consider it if you are extremely overweight and have not been able to lose weight on your own for a very long time. You can find information of bariatric surgery by asking your doctor.
Where can I find pictures or diagrams of bariatric surgery?
For pictures and diagrams on bariatric surgery, try this website: http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass Also, I would recommend the book, Bariatric Surgery for Dummies. This book will tell you how bariatric procedures are performed.
Where can I find out more about bariatric surgery recipes?
Before starting any new diet, you may want to speak with your doctor to make sure that the diet is the best for you. You can find bariatric recipes by going to: http://bariatriceating.com/BErecipes/
