Bariatric Surgery


Bariatric Surgery


Bariatric surgery is a weight loss surgery option where one of three procedures will occur. One option is a medical device called a gastric band. It is placed around the upper part of the stomach to reduce food consumption and is typically adjustable. The second and third options are partial removal of the stomach or gastric bypass surgery which divides the stomach into two sections and redirects the small intestines to both sections.


A bariatric surgery diet is needed before and after the surgery occurs and is actually quite necessary.  The majority of surgeons will actually require a pre bariatric surgery diet with the need for at least ten percent of body weight lost. The reason that this is necessary is to make sure that the patient may be operated on safely.  A bariatric surgery diet can ensure that the patient’s liver has shrunken, remove excess triglycerides from around the liver and spleen and reduce body fat.  That means that operating time will decrease and the risk of excessive surgical bleeding will decrease; therefore increasing the patients safety during surgery.  Last but not least a diet will help a patient recover from their surgery; a bariatric surgery diet typically requires a higher intake of protein and a decreased intake of carbohydrates, refined sugars, fats, and high calories. This will cause you to gain lean muscle, the protein will help protect muscle tissue and the patient will have begun the habit of eating the proper diet needed post operation.


There are many weight loss surgery options when it comes to bariatric surgery. Fast weight loss is not ideal here; the goal is to begin a habitual, steady diet that will be a part of your life forever. A liquid diet may be suggested by your doctor however they are often considered too stressful for the body before bariatric surgery and may even slow down healing after surgery. While considering weight loss surgery options it is important to keep key factors in mind; the bariatric surgery diet should be high in protein (70-120 grams per day), low in fat and caloric intake should be limited to 800-1200 calories based on your body’s body mass index. The diet should start at least two to three months before bariatric surgery and if the proper result are not show the doctor may postpone surgery.


Many delicious foods and supplements can help you lose weight and it is important that as many as possible are implemented into your diet for weight loss. Salad is a great option because greens such as, lettuce, spinach and chard are naturally low in carbohydrates.  Some other vegetable that are low in carbohydrates are sprouts, celery, herbs, broccoli, squash, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, artichokes, asparagus, cucumbers and many, many more. Vegetables also provide lots of essential vitamins, minerals and fiber to help you stay healthy.  There are also many delicious ways to cook vegetable to help you stay on track of your weight loss diet plan.  The main sources of carbohydrates that you need to avoid for weight loss are rice, foods from grains such as cereal, pasta and bread as well as dairy and sugary foods.  Although it may sound obvious it is also important to stay away from fried foods, butter and other foods that are rich in fat.  Since cheese, beans and nuts are the highest in protein but are either too high in carbs, fat or calories it is important to stay healthy and use protein supplements as a meal replacement at least one meal per day. Lean meats that are high in protein are chicken, pork, turkey, lamb, tuna, salmon, lobster and crab.  Seeds of all varieties make a good choice as a snack as well as additions to food such as salads.  Using these vegetables and meats as substitutes in your favorite recipes will quickly turn them into weight loss recipes and will increase the likelihood that you enjoy them.


Bariatric Surgery is indeed a weight loss surgery option that can yield life-changing results for people that are seriously obese. As with any surgery option you should get advice from more than one doctor, and then go with the surgeon that you feel most comfortable with. A surgeon is a trained professional and will discuss bariatric surgery with you as well as other weight loss surgery options to help you determine the most appropriate course of action for your planned weight loss.

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