Descriptions for bariatric diet
The bariatric solid food diet is best characterized as small portions of soft, moist high protein foods. The palate and the digestive system reset during the previous stages of the bariatric diet so that healthy ingredients offer fresh perspective..
Vitamin supplements are required after bariatric surgery. While there are some changes that occur in the digestive system, healthy food choices can help alleviate some vitamin deficiencies and aid in digestion. We work with our patients and try to identify natural foods that can be healthy and provide optimal nutrition.
Patients who undergo bariatric surgery must embrace a diet of long-term healthy eating for the rest of their lives. Success requires low-calorie, high protein meals prepared at home with a total abstinence of high calorie processed foods.
The bariatric solid food diet is best characterized as small portions of soft, moist high protein foods. We try to foster a culinary experimentation into healthy food preparation and eating non-processed low fat foods..
The bariatric purée diet can be rich and exciting. Moist blended foods with low fat content are already a part of many cultures traditional diet. Bean and root vegetables can be blended with herbs and spices into a novel culinary experience. This stage serves as a bridge from liquids to more solid foods after surgery.
While water is always the best source of hydration, there a multitude of interesting options that will work with your new gastric pouch. We encourage experimentation and our advice will help you stay away from concentrated sugars and caloric options.
After your operation, you will be started on the hospital liquid diet that features clear liquids measured out in one ounce cups.
Days prior to your operation, you will follow our pre-bariatric surgery liquid diet that features clear liquids with a limited amount of protein supplements. This diet helps transition our patients from unhealthy foods to a liquid diet that they will follow post-surgery.
