We have seen it first hand patients who decide to do it all on their own (pre and post-op meal plans) are not as successful with their weight loss as those are who find support. By enlisting support, you are not only holding yourself accountable, but others are holding you accountable. We recommend that bariatric patients find a support system it can be friends, family, or a group of current/past patients at your bariatric clinic. Find a support and accountability system.
You want to make sure you set yourself up for success from day one. Waiting to buy the protein shakes, gelatin, and broths until the last minute can lead to failure in adhering to the plan. Leading up to the days you will be participating in the liquid diet, we recommend that you go to the grocery store to stock up on all the items you will need throughout the two weeks. The bariatric pre-op liquid diet is hard-there is no doubt about it! Therefore, we highly recommend that our patients mentally and physically prepare themselves for the challenge ahead. Success Tips for the Bariatric Pre-Op Liquid Diet However, despite what you may think, this is not to torture you! In fact, we require patients to only consume liquids before surgery to limit the procedure’s risk. We have seen many patients struggle during these two weeks. So grab your drink and take a seat let’s dive in!Īs a bariatric surgeon, I understand how difficult it can be to even think about giving up solid foods in preparation for weight loss surgery.
#BEST LIQUID DIET FOR WEIGHT LOSS HOW TO#
But in this blog, we hope to educate you on the purpose of the liquid diet, the dangers of not adhering to the diet, and how to follow the diet.
The thought of drinking only liquids for two weeks might sound horrible and intimidating. All patients must adhere to a two-week bariatric pre-op liquid diet no matter the type of bariatric procedurebeing performed.
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