Bariatric Surgery Diet
You've made a life-changing choice to undergo bariatric surgery at ALO Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico, to achieve significant weight loss.
But not following your bariatric surgeon's guidelines as to diet choices after surgery can impact your health and the procedure's results.
How can sticking to a prescribed diet after bariatric surgery help you continue to experience weight loss and maintain your quality of life?
Our Patient Amanda Lost 145 Pounds after Bariatric Surgery
After weight loss surgery performed by board-certified bariatric surgeon Alejandro Lopez at ALO Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico, Amanda has maintained her health and weight loss thanks to following prescribed lifestyle and dietary instructions.
Why Should I Follow My Bariatric Surgery Diet Instructions?
Whether you had gastric bypass surgery or gastric sleeve surgery at our state-of-the-art Tijuana surgical facility, it is essential that you follow all postoperative diet guidelines from your bariatric surgeon and personal ALO Bariatrics nutritionist. Here are eight reasons why:
- Your body will absorb less nutrition after gastric sleeve surgery, which reduces the size of your stomach, or gastric bypass, which removes part of your small intestine. You will need to take multivitamins every day to compensate for this.
- Not drinking the recommended amount of water after your surgery can lead to dry skin, vision issues, and hair loss. Meanwhile, drinking liquids with your meal instead of in-between them can fill you up too quickly, making you not eat enough solid food.
- Severe nausea and stomach cramps, known as dumping syndrome, can occur if you eat high-calorie sugary or fatty foods.
- Drinking fizzy drinks after your surgery can fill up your reduced stomach with gas and prevent you from eating enough actual food.
- Not chewing foods thoroughly as instructed after weight loss surgery can lead to digestive blockages and pain.
- Not abstaining from alcoholic drinks after weight loss surgery can make you sick, as alcohol will be absorbed much faster than before.
- Overeating can stretch out the small pouch created from your stomach during gastric bypass surgery while still healing.
- Consuming caffeinated beverages, which is not recommended, can cause you to develop acid reflux and dehydration.
Is Bariatric Surgery Popular Despite These Diet Restrictions?
Have Questions About Post-Surgery Diet Guidelines? Contact ALO Bariatrics for a Free Consultation Today
You probably have a million questions about what life will be like after your surgery at ALO Bariatrics in Tijuana, Mexico. A new diet and a new way of eating will be a big part of that postoperative life. Luckily, a dietary assessment and a detailed post-surgical meal plan created by our on-staff nutritionist are just some of the amenities included in the affordable price of your bariatric procedure.
Traveling to safe, beautiful Tijuana, Mexico, for bariatric surgery performed by our board-certified surgeons can cost thousands of dollars less than in the United States. Our safe, state-of-the-art hospital facility and your complimentary luxury hotel room are located a short, chauffeured drive from San Diego International Airport.
Contact ALO Bariatrics in Tijuana online or by phone to schedule your free consultation. It's a great way to learn about our advanced bariatric surgery procedures, the complimentary amenities included in the cost, and our pre- and postoperative nutritional diet plans.
Our Affordable Procedures
Our practice is the leading center for bariatric surgery in Mexico, helping hundreds of patients per year achieve their weight loss goals. Patients choose us not only for our expertise but also for our very affordable pricing. We offer several payment options, including cash, credit card, money order, financing, and International Medical Travel Services and Benefits.
| Location | Gastric Sleeve | Gastric Bypass | Duodenal Switch | LAP-BAND |
| Tijuana | $4,700 | $6,300 | $6,800 | $5,700 |
| Puerto Vallarta | $4,900 | $6,500 | $7,200 | $5,900 |
| Guadalajara - Puerta de Hierro | $4,700 | $6,300 | $6,800 | $5,700 |
For information on financing or the cost of other procedures, please contact us.
Read How Our Surgeons Changed Our Patients' Lives
William Providence
2019
I'm from Denver, Colorado I had gastric sleeve surgery with ALO Bariatrics in Guadalajara, Mexico and it went so smoothly. The facilities they use are state of the art, they have the proper equipment, team and care just like here in the United States. Everything is top notch. The surgeons are top notch. The facility is top notch. The equipment is top notch. The service is top notch. They eliminate all the risks of doing surgery in Mexico and treat you so well.
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lynnlv89110
2019
My experience was amazing! Loved the whole staff! Superb care. Dr. Lopez still offers advice to his patients post-op. Clean facility, the nurses take really of their patients. I had better care south of the border than I've had in the states! Down 140 ugly pounds!
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Gastric Sleeve Postoperative Diet
After your gastric sleeve procedure, you will need to work up to eating small meals made up of solid foods. After that, you must make a life-long commitment to your new diet.
For the first week, you should start with a clear liquid diet, like sugar-free protein shakes made with water or broths. Diet sports drinks can replenish electrolytes.
During the second week after surgery, nutritional shakes, small amounts of soup, non-fat yogurt, and thinned oatmeal can be added. You can then move on to pureed fish and vegetables, cottage cheese, mashed bananas, and scrambled eggs during week three.
Week four can see some solid foods added to your diet, but avoid high-carb pastas, sugar, fat, dairy, and tough-to-digest foods, like steak and nuts. Options can include thoroughly cooked chicken, fish, veggies, and sweet potatoes.
When week five rolls around, you can start getting back to eating many of the solid foods you enjoy, as long as they are high-protein, low-fat foods that are not loaded with sugar. And remember to chew every bite thoroughly until the food is smooth in your mouth.
Gastric Bypass Postoperative Diet
Patients who have a gastric bypass weight loss procedure will follow a diet similar to the gastric sleeve diet, working up from liquid foods to solid foods over the following weeks.
For the first week, you can consume clear liquids, moving up to broths, unsweetened juices, skim milk, and sugar-free gelatins around week two.
After that, pureed foods, like ground beef, chicken, or fish can be introduced, along with soft, cooked veggies, eggs, and cottage cheese. This should continue for a few weeks.
Around week five or six, try non-pureed foods, like ground meat or chicken, flaky fish, cooked cereals, or rice. When week eight arrives, you can start eating three small meals of more solid foods. Chew thoroughly and stick to about one cup of food per meal.
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Still Concerned about Your Surgery? These 5-Star Reviews Should Put You At Ease
Jim Kirkbride
2021
I highly recommend the team at ALO Bariatrics. Sandra is amazing at providing details and ensuring you are their #1 priority. Dr Lopez is a gifted surgeon with vast experience in bariatric procedures. The Tijuana facilities are clean, safe, well staffed and dedicated to protecting the patients’ dignity and care. If you are thinking about weight loss surgery as a health or cosmetic option, ALO should be your choice.
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LaToya Stamper
2021
I would recommend this practice go anyone seeking bariatric surgery. Dr. Lopez and the hospital staff at Hospital Guadalajara were great, and my coordinator Sandra was awesome. I felt safe the entire time and the hotel staff at the Marriott provided the best service Ive ever had at a hotel. No regrets here.
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