This page lists recommended dietary requirements and supplements for before and after surgery. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our office.
Liquid Diet for Two Weeks Before Surgery and Two Weeks After SurgeryReplace meals with protein supplements, up to four per day. We encourage you to use one of the brands listed below. If you choose a non-recommended brand, it must fit the following guidelines:
20 grams of protein and 5 grams or LESS of net carbohydrates per serving.
Each day, you may also have all three of following:
Each day, you may have unlimited amounts of bariatric-approved beverages that contain no sugar, caffeine, or carbonation. Examples include:
We recommend that all patients take the Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), 50 to 100 mg. per day.
Gastric bypass patients should take the following daily:
Laparoscopic band patients should take the following:
Sleeve gastrectomy patients should take the following:
Recommended Annual Blood Work
Blood should be drawn after fasting. Please fax results to us at 912-350-9037.