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Welcome to our educational page dedicated to nutrition and weight loss, where we explore the vital role of nutrition and your diet, after your bariatric procedure.

On this page, we offer a diverse range of resources, including videos, articles, recipes and other resources, to help you navigate your diet post bariatric surgery.

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Woman shopping for healthier and cheaper food options

How choosing healthier foods can be cost-effective

After undergoing weight loss surgery the journey towards a healthier lifestyle involves not only physical transformations but also mindful choices in your diet While there 8217 s a common misconception that healthier food is more expensive this blog aims to explore the cost effective aspects of choosing nutritious options post weight loss surgery even in the context of managing your overall cost of living Here are several ways in which healthier food can be more economical in the long run

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Woman shopping for healthier and cheaper food options

How choosing healthier foods can be cost-effective

After undergoing weight loss surgery the journey towards a healthier lifestyle involves not only physical transformations but also mindful choices in your diet While there 8217 s a common misconception that healthier food is more expensive this blog aims to explore the cost effective aspects of choosing nutritious options post weight loss surgery even in the context of managing your overall cost of living Here are several ways in which healthier food can be more economical in the long run

Read More >

More articles

Woman shopping for healthier and cheaper food options

How choosing healthier foods can be cost-effective

Navigating Ramadan and fasting after bariatric surgery

Ramadan and fasting after bariatric surgery 

Patients pre-operative milk diet meal

Preparing for success: The role of the preoperative diet in weight loss surgery

Woman experiencing the head hunger

What is head hunger after bariatric surgery?

Two people eating a balanced diet after weight loss surgery

A guide to a balanced diet after weight loss surgery

The dos and don’ts after weight loss surgery

Tips to help you prepare physically for weight loss surgery

Should I see a dietician before & after weight loss surgery?

Tips to overcome the Christmas eating temptation

What you can and can’t eat after Gastric Bypass surgery

Bariatric tips for Easter

Ask an Expert – How do I get back on track after Christmas?

Recipes

Sea bass

Ginger and garlic sea bass with cauliflower

Bean and chicken soup

Spicy Mexican bean and chicken soup

Overnight oats

Mixed berry overnight oats

Homemade custard

Homemade custard

Beetroot dip

Beetroot, cucumber and mint dip with crackers

Omelette

Poached egg on toast

Poached egg on toast

Carrot and hummus

Reduced fat hummus with carrot and celery

Mustardy salmon stir-fry

Mustardy salmon stir-fry

Crunchy turkey sandwich

Smoky aubergine, lentil and bean chilli

Salmon burgers

Videos

Preoperative diet: The soup & yoghurt diet

What vitamins should you take and how long should you take them for?

What foods should i avoid after weight loss surgery?

When should you start taking vitamins after surgery?

Do vitamin requirements vary between procedures?

Why are vitamins and minerals so important after weight loss surgery?

Our topic expert

George Hamlyn Williams

Clinical Services Manager and Bariatric Dietician at Streamline

George qualified as a dietician in 2008 from the University of Surrey, having done his training in Sheffield, Dartford and Oxford. He specialised in bariatric surgery immediately, starting work in the private sector in August 2008 and taking on a nationwide management role in 2010.

Meet George

Our topic expert

George Hamlyn Williams

Clinical Services Manager and Bariatric Dietician at Streamline

George qualified as a dietician in 2008 from the University of Surrey, having done his training in Sheffield, Dartford and Oxford. He specialised in bariatric surgery immediately, starting work in the private sector in August 2008 and taking on a nationwide management role in 2010.

Meet George

FAQs

Our topic expert has answered some of the most common questions we get asked about nutrition. If you need any further information, or other questions answered, please contact enquiries@streamline-surgical.com

Do I need to take nutritional supplements after bariatric surgery?

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are often reported in people living with obesity. Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures reduce portion size and can affect absorption of vitamins and minerals, further increasing the risk of deficiency therefore supplements pre and post surgery are necessary to help prevent and treat deficiencies.

There are 3 stages to eating after bariatric surgery, the first stage involves a puree texture diet for the first 4 weeks after surgery. After 4 weeks, you can move into stage 2 which involves a soft texture diet which provides a bridge between pureed food and solid food. 8 weeks after your surgery you move into your final stage where you should be able to return to all types of food but aiming for healthier choices, in smaller portions than before surgery.

As part of your preparation for weight loss surgery, you will need to undertake a strict pre-operative diet. Usually, this is two weeks before your surgery. There are different types of pre-op diets, including the milk diet, the soup and yoghurt diet, the meal replacement diet, the weighed solid food diet and the flexible pre-op diet. Please note these diets should not be used for general weight loss or for after surgery.

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