Dietary Dos and Don'ts after a Laparoscopic Sleeve Resection Surgery

Laparoscopic Sleeve Resection Surgery (LSRG), also known as gastric bypass surgery, is a medical surgery in which almost 75% of the stomach is cut off or removed from the body, leaving behind the narrow gastric, referred to as the sleeve. In this process, the intestine plays a part in the sleeve or tube gastrectomy but is not removed during the surgery.

It won't be wrong to say that the LSRG surgery ensures a new body that a patient receives - a patient would also need a new lifestyle as they feel fuller with a smaller stomach size. In this regard, it is important to have a strong diet plan for the initial weeks after the surgery to adjust to the smaller capacity of the stomach.

Diet Plan: Week 1

The first week is the most crucial time when the following diet plan should be in effect:

• After the gastric bypass surgery, you need to be hydrated all the time. You may also consult with your doctor regarding electrolyte drinks with low calories that can benefit you.
• It would be best if you could avoid sugar. It leads to a syndrome in the small intestine for a short period.
• Caffeine is again harmful to your health as it brings acid reflux and dehydration-related issues like difficulty in dealing with pain management.
• Carbonated drinks may also have an adverse effect on the body. Therefore, try to stay away from such items for a quick recovery.
• General medicine should be taken on time, as suggested by the doctor.

Diet Plan: Week 2

This week gives a little relief when the patient may start having soft diets.

• Include sugar-free beverages in your regular diet.
• Also, adding instant breakfast beverages can bring you good health results.
• Add a protein shake to your diet plan to help you gain strength back after the surgery.
• Including soups, which are thin, creamy, and without chunks, is good.
• Try to avoid fast food in the first two weeks.
• Sugar-free milk is a must.
• Non-fat pudding can be an excellent idea for an ideal body recovery.
• Add foods like yoghurt, sorbet, ice cream, etc. but make sure that it is entirely sugarless.
• You can have plain Greek yoghurt with fruit juice without pulp and less water.
• For the heaviest diet, you can have cereals, cream of wheat, and oats, a nutritional diet.

Diet Plan: Week 3

The third week takes you quite close to recovery, and it allows eggs and some more solid foods in the diet.

• Try adding baby food that suits this type of body the best.
• Silken tofu, thin soup, and scrambled, boiled eggs are some foods that should be taken during the third week after surgery.
• Cooked fish is suitable for non-vegetarians to bring the power back into their body.
• Eat cottage cheese, hummus, mashed avocado, plain Greek yoghurt, and other food items.
• You may now start having canned fruit juice with some ripe mango shakes that are good for carbs and protein but beware of sugar content.

Diet Plan: Week 4

This week feels almost like everyday life.

• Non-veg food lovers may now start having well-cooked fish and even chicken.
• Vegetarians may get back to their delicious vegetable cuisine that is easy to digest.
• Sweet potato and low-fat cheese can be a part of your diet.
• Fruits are always welcome after gastric bypass surgery and to bring fibre to the body.
• Try to avoid sugar in large amounts.
• Add cereals to your regular diet to power up your body and the prescribed generic medicines.

Diet Plan: Week 5

At this stage, your body easily gets ready to digest all types of food. This means you may start having solid food in your diet. But make sure that the food is cooked well and is easy to digest or convenient for your digestive system without posing any risk. At this point, the patient may try to focus more on lean vegetables and protein in their diet plan. Also, they may be more comfortable having one food type at a time. Do not overfeed yourself as it hinders pain management, a hard task. Food items like soda and sugar should still be avoided until the whole gastric bypass surgery side effects disappear.

Pro-tips to Follow after Laparoscopic Sleeve Resection Surgery

Certain points need to be taken care of, especially in the initial weeks after LSR surgery.

• Hydrate yourself enough throughout the day.
• Do not overeat because it may create stretching of the stomach after some time.
• Eat with patience and chew the food thoroughly.
• Dismiss trans-fat, processed, and junk eatables in your diet for 6 months after the surgery.
• Do not drink and eat simultaneously.
• Ask your doctor about supplements or bariatric vitamins that you may add to your diet, but only if recommended.
• Start practising yoga. Exercising, swimming, jogging or walking can ensure a normal lifestyle after the surgery.

Conclusion

Many patients experience anxiety because of surgery. Knowing what and how to eat or not to eat following laparoscopic surgery helps people feel more at ease. Everybody responds differently and heals at their speed. As a result, it is critical to pay attention to your body. Remember that the foods you eat should be nutritious. Also, if you have any concerns about your health, see your doctor.

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