Diet Changes Before Bariatric Surgery

Looking for a one stop shop for all your gastric sleeve education needs? We’ve got you covered. This pre gastric sleeve education bundle covers making changes to your clients diet and lifestyle that will make the transition after surgery as smooth as possible. This is best used during the initial dietitian visit to start the conversation about what changes need to be made prior to surgery. Overall themes include choosing high protein foods, choosing low fat and low sugar foods, eating slowly and consistently, stopping when satisfied, and opening up the conversation for non-diet factors that influence weight.

Included in this guide:

• Using MyPlate before Bariatric Surgery with food options included by food group
• Using the Nutrition Label Before Bariatric Surgery with post-surgery goals included
• Making Non-Diet Lifestyle Changes Prior to Bariatric Surgery including activity, sleep, and stress management recommendations
• Hunger-Fullness Scale
• Choosing Convenience Foods broken down by food group, emphasis on low fat, low sugar, high protein
• Choosing Protein Focused Snacks with sweet and savory examples

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