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Bariatric Surgery Post-Op Diet

Post-Op Diet Phase 1: Clear Liquids

There are 4 phases of the post-op diet to help gradually incorporate foods back into your meal plan as your stomach completely heals, which usually takes 6 weeks. The first phase of the post-op diet focuses on hydration and strictly consuming clear liquids.

Post-Op Diet Phase 2: Thick Liquids

We are discussing Phase 2 of the post-surgery meal plan; thick liquids. If you are moving on to Phase 2 of the meal plan, this means you are quickly taking in 64 ounces of fluids, and you feel hungry or ready for the next phase. This usually is anywhere from 2 to 7 days post surgery.

Post-Op Diet Phase 3: Soft Solids

We are discussing Phase 3 – Soft Solids of the post weight loss surgery meal plan. You will start this phase 2 weeks after your surgery, around day 15 to 21. At this stage, you are still drinking 64 ounces of fluids and reaching your 60 to 90 grams of protein by getting 15 to 20 grams of protein at each meal.

Post-Op Diet Phase 4: Solid Foods

We are discussing Phase 4 – Solid Foods of the post weight loss surgery meal plan which starts at approximately three to four weeks after surgery. It is important to remember not to compare yourself to others as far as what you can eat or the rate at which you are losing weight.

Post-Op Meal Plan: Gastric Sleeve and Bypass

In order to allow for healing and recovery after weight loss surgery, it will be necessary for you to follow a nutritionally complete meal plan. Following a proper meal plan also helps to prevent over-stretching of the pouch, discomfort, improper healing, or malnutrition after bariatric surgery.

Prevent Hair Loss After Weight Loss Surgery

There seems to be a lot of concern with losing your hair after having weight loss surgery. Although hair loss can be a side effect of rapid weight loss, you are more likely to experience hair loss if you have had gastric bypass or duodenal switch due to the malabsorption.

Why Post-Op Vitamin Supplements Are Essential

After weight loss surgery, you will digest and absorb nutrients differently. Due to these differences, vitamin and mineral supplementation is essential. Knowing what supplements you need to take after bariatric surgery is critical to your long-term success.

Nutrition Program at Mexico Bariatric Center

Mexico Bariatric Center® offers its nutritional support program as a standard in its all-inclusive package at no extra cost. While other competitors have no nutrition program or they charge extra for it, MBC includes this vital component for patients long-term success.

Kosher Bariatric Vitamins Information

Bariatric vitamins can include various ingredients which may vary in levels of “kosher”. Furthermore, varying spiritual government regularly keep very distinctive reviews approximately whether or not or now not vitamins even need to be kosher at all.

Possible Nutritional Complications After Surgery

Weight-loss surgery is effective in providing significant weight loss as well as improvements in comorbidities, like diabetes and sleep apnea. Many of the potential complications are caused by a deficiency in the proper nutrient intake that are recommended before choosing to have bariatric surgery.

MBC Facebook Support Group

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Our Staff in United States and Mexico

Here at Mexico Bariatric Center, we have staff in Tijuana, Mexico as well as in the United States. Our staff specializes in helping people from the United States, Canada, and all around the world to undergo weight loss surgery at affordable prices.

Mexico Bariatric Center Support

Mexico Bariatric Center understands the challenges associated with bariatric surgery. We have various ways to support patients after bariatrics, such as post-op nutrition support, post-op webinars, after-care support with our surgeon liaison, and closed Facebook support group.