Patient Information - Common Problem Food
Common problem foods include red meat such as steak, roast beef, and pork. Red meat is high in muscle fiber, which is difficult to separate even with a great deal of chewing. Always be careful, and chew well.
Dry meat
Shrimp
Un-toasted bread
Doughy bread
Pasta
Rice
Peanut butter
Membrane of citrus fruits |
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Seeds and skins of fruits and vegetables
Dried fruit
Fibrous vegetables such as corn, asparagus and celery
Nuts
Coconut
Popcorn
Greasy or fried foods |
Fiber
Constipation may occur after surgery, and is most often attributable to decreased intake of food, fiber and fluid. In order to prevent constipation it is important to drink plenty of fluids. It is recommended to consume a minimum of 64 ounces daily. It may be helpful to try baby prunes or unsweetened prune juice. High fiber foods may slow stomach emptying.
Exercise
Exercise is absolutely critical to obtaining maximal success following bariatric surgery. Durability of weight loss is predicated on compliance of diet but predominately due to exercise habits. Patients must exercise at lest 30 minutes a day, 7 days a week. Any activity that increases the heart rate for an extended period of time can be chosen. This can include walking, running, swimming, aerobics, or hiking. The key is to find something that is enjoyable and make it part of your daily routine.
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