Before weight loss surgery patients are asked to lose weight under a physician supervised diet. This is the diet that we recommend to patients. We add a lot of nutrient dense but low in calorie foods. Here is the simple illustration of what we do.
Having had weight loss surgery does not mean success. It is the lifestyle change that determines success after weight loss surgery in the long run. Here are five habits of successful weight loss surgery patients.
Dr. Terry Simpson interviewed by B Fit & Live, a fitness and wellness web community. Dr. Simpson discusses weight loss, eating out, healthy eating, and learning to cook. Streaming at www.bfitandlive.com.
There is one method of cooking I recommend to all my weight loss surgery patients- and that is Sous Vide cooking. This is the great way to start to learn to cook because you won’t mess it up!
The Fast Diet is taking America by storm. Eat five days and fast for two (non-consecutive). It may work for some, but not for all – it does provide a way to regulate some intake, but on those five non-fast days you cannot eat what you want.
Using a simple kitchen scale will help you decrease portion size, and discover how much less you can eat without feeling hungry.