Our primary goal is adopting the healthy nutrition as a life style, to teach the patient what, when, how and how much he/she should consume and support healthy eating with menus.
You have decided to have obesity surgery. Then what?
In this article, we have gathered everything about the nutrition regime after obesity surgery and the other things should be known about the post operation period.
Obesity surgery is the most effective method for severe obesity today. As the patient’s stomach capacity changes significantly in obesity surgery, it has a restrictive effect on the food intake on the patient’s diet. Our primary goal is adopting the healthy nutrition as a life style, to teach the patient what, when, how and how much he/she should consume and support healthy eating with menus.
Feeling of Hunger
After obesity surgery, one should be sure to take all of the nutrients his/her body needs. Since this feeling of hunger is greatly suppressed after the operation, it is necessary to take advantage of the advantages of the new stomach. It is very important for the patient to follow the dietitian to preserve the lost weight.
Adequate intake of fluids, proteins and vitamins is very important.
Sufficient fluid and protein intake is the goal of short-term feeding after obesity surgery. Protein for fat tissue loss and tissue healing is the most important post-operative nutrition source. After the operation, the Daily amount of protein we suggest is between 55 – 80 grams per day. In the first weeks following the operation, as it may not be possible to have a nutrition with regular sources, we also suggest additional protein, vitamin and mineral support.
Stability
The goal of long term nutrition after obesity surgery is to lose weight, to protect lost weight and to create healthy eating habits.
To mention briefly about post operation nutrition, in the first place we call the 1st and the 2nd weeks after the operation as ‘Liquid period’. When we consume clear liquids in the first week, we start to consume the thick liquids and soup which we gave the name of full liquid period by the second week. During this period, herbal teas, compost juices, lean milk and ayran, meat-chicken juice and soup can be consumed. The most important detail in this period is to consume minimum 1,5 litres of water everyday. We can call the third and the fourth weeks as puree period. This period is the period when healthy foods that meet the requirements are prepared puree. In this period, egg which is one of the most important protein source is included to the menu. In this period we are switching to eggs, lean yogurt, raw meat and meat products, vegetables and fruits. At this point, it is important to note that solid foods and liquids should not be consumed together. Then comes the soft solid and solid period. At this point it is important to stay away from packaged ready-to-eat foods and adjust the portion sizes well. In the transition to healthy life, we want people to exercise physical activity besides healthy and proper nutrition.
Tips
* The amounts of the portions should be checked.
* The food should be eaten slowly and by chewing for a long time.
* The meals should not be skipped.
* Small plates should be preferred for meals.
* A habit of leaving a fork or spoon to the table between each bite must be obtained.
* One should not go food shopping as hungry or without list.
* Time should be spent with active and moving people.
* One should always be in touch with the team that performed the surgery.
* Motivation must always be kept high.
* As a result, it is very important to observe and apply healthy nutrition principles after obesity surgery and to increase the success of the operation.