M.O.S.S. has a dedicated nutritionist that candidates will meet at the informational
seminar. In addition, every patient will have a nutrition consult prior to discharge
to reinforce dietary instructions. The nutritionist will continue to play a large
role as you progress and is available for direct and phone consultation on an as
needed basis.
The modifications made to your gastrointestinal tract will require permanent changes
in your eating habits that must be adhered to for successful weight loss. You may
hear of other patients who are given different guidelines following their weight
loss surgery. It is important to remember that every surgeon does not perform the
exact same weight loss surgery procedure and that the dietary guidelines will be
different for each surgeon and each type of procedure. What is most important is
that you adhere strictly to your surgeon's recommended guidelines. The following
are some of the generally accepted dietary guidelines a weight loss surgery patient
may encounter:
- When you start eating solid food it is essential that you chew thoroughly. You
will not be able to eat steaks or other chunks of meat if they are not ground or
chewed thoroughly.
- Don't drink fluids while eating. They will make you feel full
before you have consumed enough food.
- Omit desserts and other items with sugar
listed as one of the first three ingredients.
- Omit carbonated drinks, high-calorie
nutritional supplements, milk shakes, high-fat foods and foods with high fiber content.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Limit snacking between meals.
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