Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Support

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Nutrition Counseling Before and After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery changes how your body eats, digests, and tolerates food. Nutrition support before and after surgery can help you meet protein and nutrient needs, manage side effects, and build habits that support long-term health.

  • This service may be a good fit if you:

    • Are preparing for bariatric surgery and want help understanding nutrition expectations

    • Have already had surgery and want support beyond the immediate post-op phase

    • Are struggling with protein intake, supplements, or food tolerance

    • Feel unsure how to eat as appetite, portions, or digestion change

    • Want long-term guidance rather than one-time education

    Support is available for both pre-op and post-op stages.

    • Pre-operative nutrition preparation

    • Meal structure and measuring portions

    • Protein supplementation

    • Vitamin and mineral supplementation

    • Managing side effects such as nausea, reflux, constipation, or food intolerance

    • Adjusting to appetite and portion changes

    • Preventing under-eating or nutrient deficiencies

    • Building sustainable eating patterns for long-term health

    Care is individualized based on your surgery type, timeline, medical history, and current concerns.

    • Pre-op

      • at least 2-4 visits

    • Post-op

      • every 2 weeks for the first 2-3 months and then every 4-6 weeks until 1 year post-op

    Visit frequency can change depending on preferences and needs.

    • A clearer plan for eating across different stages of recovery

    • Tools to manage side effects and tolerance changes

    • Reduced anxiety around food choices

    • Support rebuilding habits beyond the early post-op phase

    • Confidence navigating eating months or years after surgery

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