How can lap-band and gastric bypass patients use Isagenix products?
After gastric bypass or lap-band surgery, proper nutrition is as important as ever. When using Isagenix products, here are a few things you should know.
You can take full advantage of the nutrients provided by Isagenix products as long as the products chosen adhere to the dietary guidelines given by your doctor.
See the following sample guidelines:
Lap-Band Surgery Sample Dietary Guidelines
- 800 calories per day for first 2-3 years, then 1000-1200 calories per day
- eat protein-rich foods
- certain fibrous, dry, or doughy foods can get stuck if eaten
- high carbohydrate and high calorie intake will defeat weight loss attempts
- drink 6-8 cups of water a day between meals
- avoid carbonated drinks
- eat 3 small meals a day
- avoid snacking
- no drinking with meals
- eat slowly and chew food thoroughly
Gastric Bypass Surgery Sample Dietary GuidelinesIn the first three months after gastric bypass surgery, diet will be restricted to liquids, purees and soft foods. Afterward, the following guidelines are generally given:
- 800 calories per day for first 1-2 years, then 1000-1200 calories per day
- eat protein-rich foods
- avoid intake of sugar and fats or Dumping Syndrome occurs
- high carbohydrate and high calorie intake will defeat weight loss attempts
- drink 6-8 cups of water per day between meals
- avoid carbonated drinks
- eat small amounts
- avoid snacking
- no drinking with meals
- eat and drink slowly
- chew food thoroughly
(Reference: http://www.wlshelp.com/lap-band-gastric-bypass.html)
While many of our products can help serve your nutritional needs after surgery, we encourage you make special considerations for impaired protein, vitamin B12 and mineral absorption. Products to consider would be IsaLean Shake (in small serving sizes) for its high content of protein and balanced nutrition, Essentials for Women/Men for minerals and vitamin B12, and IsaCalcium for calcium in form of lactate-gluconate. Please note that Isagenix does not carry iron supplements due to varying individual needs; however, women may need to supplementat with iron after surgery.
