Stage 1 bariatric surgery diet

STAGE 1 DURATION

5 days before the bariatric surgery date IN-PERSON OR ONLINE CONSULTATION

Nutritional assessment
Stage 1 explanation
Clarification of doubts

STAGE 1 DIET

Clear liquids diet NUTRITIONAL PRESCRIPTION

Stage 1 food group
Protein supplements
Nutritional supplement
Physical activity

Nutritional preparation

for bariatric surgery

It’s important to have a proper nutritional preparation before your bariatric surgery, although this only takes 5 days, it requires great commitment and determination from you.

Estómago antes de la cirugía bariátrica As a result of my expertise working with patients who shall be subjected to this process, I consider it as the most difficult, given that before the surgery your stomach keeps its same size, the Ghrelin hormone, also known as the appetite hormone, still altered, you get along with people while eating, you smell food and keep having cravings and appetite. Nevertheless, these 5 days of liquid diet bring many benefits which will help you to be completely prepared for your bariatric surgery, some of these benefits are:

You’ll lose dome weight before the surgery.
Your liver will lose fat and will be lighter. Since it’s located above the stomach, this will be beneficial in order to be under optimal conditions to carry out the procedure.
Your entire gastrointestinal tract will be cleansed and free of food residue.

Clear liquids diet

Nutritional feeding for stage 1

Clear liquids are transparent liquids that are very easy to digest and do not leave residues in the intestine, this diet consists of the consumption of:

Drinks

Natural water, coffee, tea, infusions without sugar.

Clear soups

Liquids resulting from the cooking of a protein of animal origin such as chicken or beef.

Gelatines

Commercial light gelatine or made by you without sugar.

Protein supplements

for stage 1

In consultation I will comment on some brands that meet these content specifications, so I recommend you buy one of those mentioned, however, if you have access to other brands of protein supplements, take into account that they must have the following requirements to be suitable:

Ingredientes: whey isolate, whey protein, egg protein, casein

Calories
From 100 - 250 Kcal. per shot.
Protein
From 20 - 30 gr. per shot.
Sugars
Less than 5 gr. per shot.
Fat / lipids
Less than 3 gr. per shot.

The prescription of the protein supplements for stage 1 will be indicated in the consultation.

Protein supplements brands

Nutritional supplements

for stage 1

Nutritional supplements should be consumed 5 days prior to your bariatric surgery, among which you could consume are:

Multivitamins
Tablets or gummies or capsules

The prescription of the nutritional supplements for stage 1 will be indicated in the consultation.

Nutritional supplements brands

Stage 1 physical activity

before bariatric surgery

WALKS are recommended of 30 min. per day.

Nutritionist Mariana Méndez

STAGE 1 bariatric surgery diet