The nutritional guides provided by the LIMARP team apply similarly in gastric banding, plication Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy, with some variations that we will explain in detail.
To obtain the expected results of surgery, it is essential to make changes in eating habits in the long run because the size of the stomach is greatly reduced after surgery.
The amount, the type of food and liquids that can be consumed will be limited. Food choice is very important due to dietary restrictions.
It may be that after surgery the patient has a reduce tolerance for food high in sugar, fat or fiber, as these can cause abdominal pain and discomfort. Before and after the surgery, there should be a series of appointments with the dietitian, who will guide the patient through all the changes that are to be made.
Depending on the type of surgery performed, it is common not to be able to eat or drink one to three days after surgery, to allow them to carry out proper healing.
After completion of this period of recovery, we will be gradually making changes to your diet. Proceed to ingest liquids, then be allowed to eat baby food, and once the stomach can tolerate the diet, solid food can be added
The stages and duration of the diet after surgery are: