How Do You Eat Right After Gastric Bypass?
• Listen to your doctor. It is common to be on a liquid or soft diet for some weeks following surgery. This time is very important because it allows not only for healing, but it cleanses your palate and gives you time to build up slowly to a healthy intake amount. Your doctor may also prescribe a vitamin regimen. Be sure to follow this closely as your body will not be able to process in the same way as before, so you will need these extra supplements. • Listen to your body. Do not try new foods too fast. If you are beginning a more complex diet, take your time. If something doesn’t feel right, take a step back and don’t eat any more of it for a week or so and then try a small amount again. Stop eating the moment you feel the least bit full. Your stomach will stretch again, so don’t give it the opportunity too soon. • Listen to your brain: For your whole life before, it was unlikely that you did much thinking about what you ate. Now, you have a clean slate and can start really re-thinki
