Healthy Ramadan Eating: Tips for Patients Post Bariatric Surgery

Ms. Shamika Girkar Bariatric nutritionist and clinical dietician MetaHeal- Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery Center The holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting from dawn to sunset, has begun. During this month, individuals refrain from consuming food and beverages, including water, until sunset. The day starts with a pre-fast meal called suhur before sunrise, which

Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure that leads to significant weight loss and improved health. However, it also requires significant changes in dietary habits to ensure successful outcomes. One crucial aspect of post-bariatric surgery nutrition is getting enough protein. Protein is essential for healing, preserving muscle mass, and promoting a feeling of fullness. In this

As a #bariatric team, we believe in pre surgery preparation of our patients. Presurgery preparation is a win win situation for both, patient as well as the surgeon. Some of the advantages are listed below- 1. It helps the patient to lose weight before surgery. This makes the surgery easy for me and reduces anesthesia

What is the role of cholesterol? Cholesterol is an important part of the structure of cell membranes and gives them strength and flexibility. It also plays an important role in the production of vitamin D, hormones and bile which is required for the digestion of fat. Only 25% of the cholesterol in our body comes

Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker; MS Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon     Although, obesity is viewed as a state of over-nutrition, patients suffering from obesity paradoxically suffer from a number of nutritional deficiencies. Obesity represents another spectrum of mal-nutrition.   Increased intake of less nutritious food has been shown to proportionately decrease the intake of unprocessed

Ms. Pearl Savla-Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics A Gastric Sleeve Surgery, reduces the size of the stomach by about 75%. It divides the stomach vertically from top to bottom, leaving a banana shaped stomach along the inside curve and the pyloric valve at the bottom, which regulates the emptying of the stomach into the

Ms. Pearl Savla- Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Gastric banding is a type of weight loss surgery that involvesplacing a silicon band around the upper part of the stomach to decrease stomach size and reduce food intake. Post Gastric Banding Surgery your commitment to adopting a physically active lifestyle along with sustaining healthy eating habits

Ms. Pearl Savla – Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Making a good food choice and eating a healthy & balanced diet not only helps to lose weight after bariatric surgery but it also helps to maintain a healthy weight for lifetime. Post bariatric surgery a smooth progression of the diet is very necessary and