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12 ArticlesBARIATRIC DIETS – General Guidelines
While drinking liquids sip slowly, do not gulp, do not use a straw. Use a spoon to help you sip...
Drinking Fluids
Water and Other Fluids Water is essential before and after surgery. It is found in every cell of your body...
Hydration Status
To best determine your hydration status, look at the color of your urine. If you are well hydrated your urine...
Pre-Operative Bariatric Diet
Pre-operative diet should be started 2 weeks prior to surgery Reason: Following this diet helps to reduce the size of...
Phase I – Bariatric Diet
Sugar-Free, Carbonation-Free, Caffeine-Free, Clear Liquids You will be on the Phase 1 Bariatric diet for 1-2 days after your bariatric...
Phase II – Bariatric Diet
Sugar-Free, Carbonation-Free, Caffeine-Free, Clear Liquids and Protein Shakes Phase II bariatric diet may begin while you are in the hospital if...
Phase III – Bariatric Diet
Soft or Pureed, Protein Rich Foods Start Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Phase III bariatric diet may begin approximately 2...
Phase IV – Bariatric Diet
High Protein Foods and Vegetables Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Start approximately 2-3 months after surgery once the Phase III bariatric...
Phase V – Bariatric Diet
High Protein Foods and Complex Carbohydrates Whole Grains, Starchy Vegetables and Fruit Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Phase V begins after...
Clear Liquids
Non Carbonated, sugar free, caffeine free clear liquids Water Crystal Light ® Wylers Light ® Diet Snapple ® Diet Iced...
Protein Shakes, Powders And Drinks
Preferably choose a protein shake that is: High in protein – 20 grams or more per serving Low in sugar...
Protein Shake Recipes
Tips Use a blender or shaker To decrease air incorporated into shake try pulsating instead of continuously blending Thicker consistency:...
Clear Liquid Recipes
Basic Clear Protein Shake Unflavored protein powder (Amount to obtain 20g of protein) 8 ounces of water Sugar free flavoring...
Full Liquid Recipes
Chocolate Chocolate protein powder (Amount to obtain 20g of protein) 8 ounces of water or skim milk Vanilla Vanilla...
Pudding Pop Recipes
Strawberry Banana Ingredients: Sugar free instant pudding banana, 1 oz box 2 cups skim milk Directions: Add 2 scoops strawberry...
Vitamins And Mineral Supplementation
For the first 2-3 months after any bariatric procedure all medications need to be CHEWABLE, CRUSHED or in LIQUID FORM. ...
Suggested Vitamin And Mineral Supplementation Schedule
OPTION 1: Spread out throughout the day Time Vitamin or Mineral Dosage Application At breakfast: ~8 AM Multivitamin with/without...
Recommended Multivitamins
Supplement Brand Iron Vit C Vit D Calcium Zinc Folic Acid Thiamin Dosage Store 21st Century Sentry Multivitamin and...
Recommended Calcium Supplements
Supplement Brand Calcium Vitamin D Dosage Store Bariatric Advantage Chewable Calcium Citrate 500 mg calcium citrate 300 IU 1...
Recommended Vitamin D Supplements
Supplement Brand Vitamin D Dosage Store Bariatric Advantage Dry Vitamin D 5000 IU 1 Capsule Online at Bariatric Advantage.com...
Recommended Vitamin B Supplements
Thiamin (B1) or B Complex Supplement Brand Thiamin Biotin Folic Acid Vit B12 Dosage Store Bariatric Advantage Thiamin (B1) 100...
Recommended Iron Supplements
Supplement Brand Iron Vitamin C Dosage per day Store Bariatric Advantage Chewable Iron 18 mg Ferronyl iron 30 mg...
Recommended Vitamin C Supplements
Supplement Brand Vitamin C Dosage per day Store CVS Vitamin C 1000 mg 1 Caplet CVS GNC vitamin C...
Recommended Zinc Supplements
Supplement Brand Zinc Dosage per day Store Country Life Zinc Picolinate 25 mg 25 mg 1 Tablet Online at www.swansonvitamins.com...
Vitamins And Mineral Deficiency And Overdose Signs And Side Effects
Vitamin or Mineral Physical Signs of Deficiency Vitamin Overdose Side Effects Vitamin A Hair follicle blockage with a permanent...
Post-Operative Bariatric Diet
Follow the recommended bariatric diets as instructed by the Bariatric Dietitian. It is very important to understand that the dietary...