A study conducted in the U.K. showed that the majority of patients do not receive the recommended follow up-care from their GPs after 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆. The consequences can be weight gain or developing vitamin deficiencies, which can have serious health consequences. The changes to the eating habits should be made before the surgery, and continue after the surgery.
𝟱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝘆𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆:
𝟭 – Eat and drink slowly to avoid dumping syndrome
𝟮 – Drink liquids between meals
𝟯 – Focus on high protein foods
𝟰 – Take recommended vitamin and mineral supplements
𝟱 – Eat several small meals every day
To make sure you will get the best results from your surgery we have developed care packages designed to look after you in the most critical time after your operation. Our team of 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 will ensure that you are progressing well in your recovery and healing process.