One fresh squeezed orange yields approximately 3oz of juice and contains 39 calories and 9 grams of carbohydrate. If you are craving something sweet and refreshing you can have fresh squeezed orange juice and dilute with water to create more volume.

As you move to Phase 3 of the diet keep in mind that all beverages have calories and may have previously contributed to excess intake of calories and subsequently obesity. An 8 oz. glass of Tropicana orange juice has 108 calories and 26 grams of carbohydrates which is the equivalent of eating 2 oranges. Remember to account for all food and

If you have been scheduled for surgery then you have met with the dietitian a minimum of 2 times and the diet has been explained in detail. It is crucial at this point that you understand the diet that follows surgery. This will help you to purchase the items you need and prepare mentally for the dietary changes that accompany bariatric procedures. In an effort to help you prepare we have some wonderful resources and urge you to visit the website. The packet provided at the initial consultation contains all the dietary guidelines that you should refer to throughout the process. You can also

The gallbladder stores about 50ml of bile which is produced in the liver, emulsifies fats and neutralizes acids in partly digested food. After being stored in the gallbladder, the bile becomes more concentrated than when it leaves the liver, increasing its potency and intensifying its effect on fats. Most digestion occurs in the duodenum.

After your gallbladder is removed surgically there are no long term restrictions on your diet. Some people do complain of increased gas or bloating after meals for up to several weeks after surgery but these complaints are similar as to other operations on