Calorie is a unit of measurement and is defined as the amount of energy that is required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 degree C. Calorie is often associated with food and is a simple way to describe the amount of energy a person's body receives from eating and drinking. Once calorie is also equivalent to 4.184 joules, which is a common unit of energy. The nutritional information on food packages is generally mentioned in kcal. Technically 1 kcal is equal to 1000 calories; however, kcal is referred to as calories in general practice. Different foods have different amount of calories. This occurs due to the difference in composition of different foods. The per gram value of calories in carbohydrates, fats and proteins varies. Carbohydrates contain 4 calories in a gram, fats have 9 calories in a gram and proteins have 4 calories in a gram.

Puree Diet after Bariatric Surgery

Phase II can be summarized as soft foods which can be easily mashed, eaten with a spoon and can be tolerated easily. This stage continues to allow your system to heal and slowly adjust to more dense foods. Attempting portions that are too large or advancing too rapidly into foods that are very dense or hard can cause food getting “stuck”, vomiting, and pouch irritation. Remember as your diet advances the liquids should remain separated from the solids. If you drink while eating you will push food through the pouch and speed up the emptying of the pouch. This will just make room for more food.

Solid Foods after Bariatric Surgery

Like the other phases of the post-bariatric surgery diet, the exact timing of Phase III of your diet will vary. Phase III of your diet typically starts at the beginning of week 5 and continues for the rest of your life. The goal is to choose healthy, balanced meals and make lifestyle changes to become the new healthy you. You should continue to follow your previous routine that you used for previous diet phases for meal times and vitamin supplementation.

Clear Liquid Diet

Phase I – Liquid Diet Guidelines after your operation

You will be on this phase for at least 2 weeks after your surgery. You will feel full from liquids and may not meet your fluid goals the first few days. During this phase you must consume liquid only and avoid all solid foods. Your primary source of energy and protein will be protein shakes.

Preparation

Pre-operative testing and medical clearance

The pace of life in New York can be very hectic. Try to remember that your decision for surgery reflects the fact that you have decided to take a proactive step to fix a health problem. Do not be shy about asking for help from your family and loved ones.

Walking

Walking for Weight Loss

Every successful weight loss program includes both a meal plan and an exercise regimen. More than likely if you are struggling with obesity it has probably already been advised that you introduce some type of cardiovascular exercise into your lifestyle. These aerobic activities include; walking, running, cycling, spinning, swimming and dance classes.

Action

Acting on Your Positive Choices

Bariatric surgery is performed as the last resort to tackle obesity. The surgery can improve and often cure conditions that follow obesity including arthritis, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

Behavior

What does behavior modification for weight loss mean?

Behavior modification is an important tool for those wishing to lose weight. The concept of modifying one's behavior in an effort to lose weight has evolved over time. Today it is a discipline that can be pursued independently or in conjunction with other treatment methods.

Digestion

Digestion is a complex process and the objective of the entire process is to provide energy for sustenance of the human body. The human digestive system consists of the digestive tract and other organs that are necessary for the digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste.