Diet Recommendations Post Gastric Bypass Surgery
August 11, 2009
Gastric bypass surgery is performed with an intention to reduce the mass of stomach and diminish the food travel time in intestine.
Post gastric bypass surgery, the deficiencies of vitamin and minerals are common owing to the confined food transit time in intestine which results in body’s reduced capability to absorb nutrients from food.
There are a number of dietary limitations that a patient has to comply with for an effectual restoration of stomach and gut functionalities.
Post surgery, the maximum quantity of food that can be taken in a single shot is 8 oz. post surgery, it is essential for an individual to wisely choose foods rich in nutrients to prevent occurrence of diseases due to weak immune system. Given below are a number of diet recommendations to pace up the recovery procedure.
Fluids – The most adequate diet for at least 3-4 weeks post gastric bypass surgery is nutritional fluids. To retrain gut and gradually increase stomach capacity to hold food for digestion, an individual should emphasize on consuming liquid diet rather than foods hard on stomach. A liquid diet should contain high nutritional value to provide ample quantities of vitamins, and minerals.
For early recovery, these liquid diets should be consumed for a maximum of 8 times during a day in small quantities of 80-100 ml. the consumption of fluids rich in fat and carbs ought to be avoided as an increased intake of carbs might originate symptoms like vomit, diarrhea, increased sweating and bloating.
It is recommended that fluids rich in sugar free protein content should be consumed to increase the level of amino acids in blood which further aids in rejuvenation of cells damaged due to surgery. It also stimulates the protein synthesis in body which results in superior basal metabolic rate.
An increased basal metabolic rate contributes towards enhanced burning of stored fat as well as trims down BMI. As per medical practitioners, the daily intake of sugar free protein should be limited to a maximum of 90 gm per day.
Once the gut is retrained and digestive system becomes normal, patient should consume at least 4 meals a day in addition with 7-8 glasses of water or fresh juices per day.
It is advisable that patient should avoid consumption of chemical based protein supplements, aerated beverages, preserved eatables, caffeine, alcohol and any sort of unhealthy foods during the recovery period.
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