Nutrition in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

OUR BARIATRIC NUTRITION TEAM

LN Paola Bravo De Avila

Bariatric Nutrition

Obesity Health Veracruz

LN Monserrat Diaz Roesh

Bariatric Nutrition

Obesity Health International

LN Kenya Gutierrez Acosta

Bariatric Nutrition

Obesity Health Veracruz

LN Adriana Palacios Peñaloza

Bariatric Nutrition and Pediatric Nutrition

Obesity Health Mexico City

LN Andrea Mota Martinez

Bariatric Nutrition

Obesity Health Cancún

LN Gabriela Escudero Silva

Bariatric Nutrition

Obesity Health Support Programs

Nutrition before your bariatric or metabolic surgery plays an important role, however the nutritional program and the modification in habits after your surgery play a fundamental role. At Obesity Health our nutrition team LN Paola Bravo De Ávila, LN Montserrat Díaz Roesch, LN Kenia Gutiérrez Acosta, LN Gabriela Escudero Silva, LN Andrea Mota Martínez and LN Adriana Palacios Peñaloza, will guide you throughout your process so that you reach your goal, but above all so that you can permanently improve your habits. It is important for you to know that our nutrition team has hundreds of cases of experience and individualized nutritional programs for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Currently, our nutritional team is one of the most experienced in Mexico. Nutritional follow-up can be in person, by phone or by video call. Nutritional monitoring at Obesity Health is based on scientific foundations and international recommendations in bariatric/metabolic surgery, however it has been designed and adapted based on the extensive experience of our team and the valuable suggestions of patients who have helped them adapt.
Nutritional Monitoring

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It is recommended that every time you have a nutritional consultation you fill out this questionnaire which will indicate the nutritional adherence you have had since your surgery.

Nutritional Attachment Questionnaire

Before your surgery, you need to prepare yourself with...

1.- PROTEIN POWDER AS SUGGESTED BRANDS:


CASH MONEY

SASHA FITNESS

PLENLIFE


Protein powder is a product that should be consumed for at least the first two years after your surgery. Click here to learn more about protein after your surgery.


2.- VITAMINS AND MINERALS


They should be taken for at least 2 years after your gastric sleeve surgery and 6 years after your bypass surgery.

 

In the case of gastric sleeve, you should take a multivitamin and biotin, and in the case of bypass, in addition to the multivitamin and biotin, you should add a B complex, iron and calcium.


Click here to learn about vitamin and mineral dosages, suggested brands, and concepts and definitions



You can purchase them directly at Obesity Health facilities or at the following link...

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3.- BÁSCULA DE ALIMENTOS:


It is suggested to weigh the food so that we can know if you are consuming the necessary nutrients that you should consume in your diet plan.

They can be easily purchased at any supermarket in the kitchen area or via the Internet, either on Mercado Libre or Amazon (approximate cost $250-350).

Nutritional guide for your metabolic surgery

Ketogenic plan and pre-operative liquid

Ketogenic: 5-30 days BEFORE surgery Liquid: 1 day BEFORE your surgery
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Clear liquid stage

From the moment you are discharged to the 7th day after your surgery
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Full liquid stage

From day 8 to day 21 of your surgery
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NOTE: Starting with this diet, you should start taking protein, multivitamins and biotin. Click here to see recommended dosages and checklist.

Baby food stage

From day 22 to day 30 of your surgery
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AT ONE MONTH AFTER YOUR SURGERY: first solid soft plan with 800 kcal menus AT THE THIRD MONTH AFTER YOUR SURGERY: second solid plan with 800 kcal equivalents, after the 3rd month the meal plans change according to the needs of each patient

Nutritional Recommendations after your Surgery

Preference for protein

For bariatric patients, it is very important to start your meals with protein and then continue with the other nutritional groups. Click here for more information.

Consume your vitamins and protein

Vitamins, minerals and protein powder will help you get the right amount of micronutrients and amino acids after your surgery. Click here for more information.

Eat slowly

It is one of the most difficult habits to change. However, it is possible and the benefits of eating slowly and enjoying food are many.

Drink enough fluids

Liquids will keep you hydrated and help you consolidate and maintain your weight loss. Water, herbal teas or fruit peels, and sugar-free drinks.

We suggest you watch more videos made by our nutrition team on "Nutrition in bariatric and metabolic surgery" that will help you in your process.


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Programs of


 Accompaniment

The nutritional support programs are aimed at achieving your goals, but above all, helping you achieve a healthy eating style for your family and loved ones. Obesity Health's support programs will help you, your children and your partner on this new path that will leave them with permanent benefits in all areas of their life: Their diet.




Accompaniment Programs