Bariatric Diet Before Surgery. Your pre surgery bariatric diet will most likely be high protein and low carbohydrate with plenty of fluids do not take appetite suppressants. Following this diet will not only jump start weight loss but will also help reduce the size of your liver making the procedure easier to perform and thus more successful.
Protein supplements and or protein powder healthy foods such as yogurt oatmeal eggs lean meats or fish fruits and vegetables limit fats from the. Following this diet will not only jump start weight loss but will also help reduce the size of your liver making the procedure easier to perform and thus more successful. Your diet before bariatric surgery begin protein supplements protein powder or shakes decrease all fats fatty meats fried foods whole milk products and others decrease sugary foods and drinks sweets and soda decrease high carbohydrate foods white bread and white pasta stop smoking avoid.
Fibrous or stringy vegetables such as pea pods popcorn corn on the cob carbonated beverages such as sodas and seltzer tough meat fried foods crunchy foods such as pretzels granola seeds and nuts dried fruit bread and bread products such as muffins.
As it sounds the diet is low in calories but it s also high in protein. As it sounds the diet is low in calories but it s also high in protein. The pre bariatric surgery diet for all procedure types is classified as a very low calorie diet vlcd. In addition if your bariatric surgery is covered by insurance your carrier may require you to go on a special diet up to six months before the surgery to receive coverage as demonstration of your commitment to learn about nutrition and go to weight loss appointments.
