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Vitamins
Vitamins and minerals are required for life after weight loss surgery. Insurance typically does not cover the cost of the supplements. Based on your pre- and post-surgery labs work, you may require additional supplements after surgery. Your healthcare team explains recommendations during your consult.
Protein Supplements
To prevent protein malnutrition, you must meet a minimum protein goal each day. Eating protein first at meals will help you reach those goals. For the first several months after surgery, you will need to drink a protein supplement between meals. Once you can get all of your protein from food alone, you won’t need protein supplements. When you can eat foods of a normal consistency and tolerate about 4 ounces of food per meal, aim for 20 grams of protein at each meal.
Diet Progression
The diet progression prepares you for a safe surgery and helps you avoid major discomfort after surgery. It's important to follow the diet progression as instructed by the Total Weight Loss Center team. Do not stay in a stage longer than you need to or advance your diet before you are advised to do so. Serious health consequences may result.
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Disclaimer: The information in our app is NOT intended to take the place of a healthcare provider or any information that your healthcare provider has discussed with you about your own personal health. It is imperative and advised that you find care and work with your healthcare provider to keep yourself healthy and safe. Always call your healthcare provider with any questions you may have.