Maintaining adequate hydration levels is crucial before undergoing a gastric sleeve procedure. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding sugary drinks helps to detoxify the body and prepare it for surgery. It’s essential to consume fluids that are free from caffeine and carbonation. Post-op Diet Guidel...
Once we are at the 6-month post-op stage, we’ve pretty much-made peace with “SallySleeve”. She’s the new boss of us and she decides if we are eating something or leaving it alone. We know what Sally wants. We know what Sally likes. We have an understanding that if Sally eats...
There are three big reasons to start your pre-op gastric bypass diet at least 3 weeks before surgery: Lower risk of complications– Eating a healthier diet will cause you to lose weight, and the lower your body mass index on surgery day, the lower your risk of complications. For example,...
Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, & duodenal switch:Start drinking clear liquids after you pass your “leak test” to confirm that your stomach staple line is not leaking Lap-Band:Start drinking clear liquids (no leak test required because no staple line) Activity: Get out of bed and walk arou...
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Similar effects were also seen in the offspring of dams that received Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery before pregnancy, a procedure known to involve a restrictive and malabsorptive component [118]. Overall, preconception diet, exercise and pharmacotherapy for weight loss show promising signs of ...