Gastric Bypass Syrgery

May 13, 2013

 

You will eat only liquid or puréed food for 4 weeks after the surgery.

During this time, expect body aches, feel tired and cold, and have dry skin, mood changes, and hair loss or thinning hair.

A New Way of Eating

• Remember to eat slowly and chew each bite very slowly and completely.
• Do not swallow food until it is smooth
• STOP EATING AS SOON AS YOU ARE FULL.

Some foods you eat may cause some pain or discomfort these are pasta, rice, bread.

Follow Your Diet Carefully

Eating mostly protein, fruits, nuts and vegetables. Protein IS most important of these foods after surgery.

You will need to take these vitamins and minerals EVERY DAY for the rest of your life:

• Multivitamin with iron
• Vitamin B 12
• vitamins A
• vitamins  D
• vitamins E
• vitamins K
• Biotin
• Protein shot
• Calcium (1,200 mg per day) and vitamin D. Your body can absorb only about 500 mg of calcium at a time.

Divide your calcium into 2 or 3 doses during the day. Calcium must be taken in the "citrate" form.

Calories Still Count

Avoid foods that are high in calories. It is important to get all of the nutrition you need without eating too many calories.

• Do NOT eat foods that have a lot of fats, sugar, or carbohydrates.
• Do NOT drink much alcohol. Alcohol has a lot of calories

If you gain weight after gastric bypass surgery, ask yourself:

• Am I eating too many high-calorie foods or drinks?
• Am I getting enough protein?
• Am I eating too often?
• Am I exercising enough?

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