The meal plans were developed for several reasons:
• To promote rapid weight loss following Bariatric surgery
• To keep your body healthy while losing weight after surgery
• To maintain weight loss and improve health
• To prevent adverse effects of surgery to include nausea and vomiting
The meal plans are provided as general guidelines, your surgeon and the dietitians will customize your diet plan to fit your specific needs.
Food is measured by volume and not weight after surgery. Below is a list of measurements that may be helpful following surgery.
1 ounce = 2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup
2 ounces = 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup
4 ounces = 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup
6 ounces = 12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup
8 ounces = 16 tablespoons = 1 cup