Nutrition

Here are some general “rules of thumb” on what to eat and not eat (and how) after your bariatric surgery:

• Focus on eating balanced meals with a variety of goods
• Try to eat at least 3 food groups in one meal (in the following order):
  • 3 ounces of protein
  • 2 ounces of vegetables
  • 2 ounces of starch
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Know your protein goal, and try to meet it daily.
•  Don’t fill up on starch.
• For snacks in between meals, stick to fruit and protein.
• When you feel full, stop!  You’ll eat less of everything in the beginning, and then increase the food amount gradually later.
•  Drink plenty of fluids in between meals—and 30 minutes before or after eating. And remember to sip, not gulp.
• Avoid fatty foods and sweets.The importance of eating the right foods in the proper way is essential not only to your recovery but to your long-term success.