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  • Gastric bypass patients should change their eating habits before surgery. However, after surgery, patients must make significant changes and maintain them, according to the Lap Band Diet Guidelines from the University of California San Diego Medical Center website. Bariatric patients change both the amount and types of foods and liquids they consume. Otherwise, they may regain the weight. Overeating may cause pain and nausea.

    History

    Doctors recommend bariatric surgery for morbidly obese patients who cannot otherwise lose weight. Further, many physicians do not recommend surgery unless the patient has or is at risk for serious medical problems, including hypertension, degenerative joint disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes or obstructive sleep apnea, according to the Mayo Clinic.

    Types

    Types of bariatric surgeries include lap band or laparoscopic gastric banding; Roux-en-y gastric bypass; very, very long limb gastric bypass; duodenal switch; and sleeve gastrectomy surgeries, according to the Mayo Clinic.

    Prevention/Solution

    After surgery, patients follow a strict diet that gradually increases the variety of foods consumed. Patients can no longer eat or drink large quantities of food or drinks.

    Expert Insight

    According to the University of California Medical Center at San Francisco, after surgery, the diet should be clear liquids, followed by thicker liquids. Over several weeks, the diet expands to soup, yogurt and smooth hot cereals. High protein drinks and nutritional supplements help to replace what the body is losing.

    Warning

    Post-bariatric surgery patients need to make lifestyle changes to achieve lasting success. They may not be able to digest red meat, high fiber foods, nuts, dried fruit, corn, high-calorie foods, carbonated beverages and corn. Each patient may need to make personal adjustments.

    Source:

    University of California San Diego Medical Center website: Lap Band Diet Guidelines

    University of California San Francisco Medical Center: Dietary Guidelines After Bariatric Surgery

    Mayo Clinic: Bariatric Surgery

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