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Introduction to Gastric Bypass Diet
Gastric Bypass is performed to crate weight loss by
reducing the size of the stomach through surgery. However,
to ensure that the weight loss is safe and successful,
the patient has to work closely with the physician and
a registered dietician for new and regular fooding habits.
The Gastric Bypass Diet is fashioned in a way to bring
about significant weight loss. Generally, the gastric
diet includes in it foods high in protein and low in
fats, fiber, calories and sugar. There are important
minerals and vitamins provided as supplements. 
Procedure for Gastric Bypass Diet
Learning the new eating methods and following the gastric
diet correctly can help the patient to maintain weight
loss. Gastric Bypass Diet includes the following nutrients.
Protein- protein intake after surgery help the wounds
heal better and faster and preserves muscle tissue over
long term. Foods that are high in protein as well as
low in fat includes lean red meat or pork, chicken or
turkey without the skin, fish of almost any type, eggs,
and cottage cheese.
Sugar- the gastric bypass diet food is low in sugary
food and other kinds of sweet because, they are high
caloried, can cause 'dumping' and they don't provide
minerals and vitamins to make up for the calories.
Fat- It is difficult to digest fat food after gastric
Surgery. The fat delays emptying of the stomach causing
reflex .It can also cause diarrhea, nausea or stomach
discomfort.
Fiber- fiber foods like popcorn, bran, raw vegetables,
dried beans, etc is also restricted in a gastric bypass
diet as there is no enough space to retain this bulk
food in the stomach as well as less gastric acid to
digest them.
Minerals and Vitamins-due to limitations in fooding
habits, there is not enough minerals and vitamins provided.
So, gastric bypass diet recommends extra iron, vitamin
B-12 and calcium if required.
Length of Gastric Bypass Diet
The gastric bypass diet is to be maintain as much as
possible as long as the patient is alive. This helps
to maintain the weight loss and keep healthy.
Gastric Bypass Surgery changes the shape and size of
the stomach. The side effects of it can be lessened
with regular follow up of gastric diet.
Gastric Bypass Diet- Fluid Intake
At every stage, there can be dehydration. So, gastric
diet recommends drinking enough fluids to prevent it.
Points to note are
Drink 1 cup of water or low-calorie beverage
between each meal
Fluids should add up to at least 6 cups (48
ounces) each day
Sip slowly; make beverages last 30 minutes
or more
Finish drinking 45-60 minutes before meals
Apollo Hospitals has a specialized group of doctors
and physicians , taking care of the gastric diet facilities.
There are registered dieticians helping the patients
who have undergone gastric bypass surgery to maintain
their weight loss, by following the gastric diet.
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