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Start to take a complete multivitamin with minerals every day.  \n· Examples: Centrum® , GNC Women’s Ultra Mega® , GNC Mega Men® , One A Day® , MaryRuth’s® Liquid Morning Multivitamin.  \n· Gummy multivitamins are not recommended for use before or after surgery as they do not contain enough of the vitamins and minerals you need.  \nNote: You will always need to take vitamins after surgery to prevent nutrient deficiencies.  \n2. Find a high-protein shake you like.  \nThe protein shake must have at least 20 grams of protein and no more than 8 grams of sugar (see examples in Appendix I).  \n3. Separate your liquids from your solids whenever you eat. Stop drinking liquids at mealtimes.  \nNote: After your surgery, do not drink liquids during or for 30 minutes after meals.  \n4. Do whatever physical activity you can.  \nFor example, walk and/or take the stairs. Try not to sit for more than  \n1 hour without getting up and moving.  \n5. Start to make positive lifestyle changes to help you prepare for life after surgery:  \n· Eat at least 3 times every day. Eat breakfast and don’t skip other meals. aim for 4–6 small meals/snacks every day  \n· Include protein at every meal and snack (see examples of high-protein foods in Appendix II)  \n· Avoid drinking high-calorie/high-sugar beverages like juice, smoothies, and regular soda  \n· Do not add sugar or honey to your coffee or tea  \n· Limit sweet foods to once or twice a week  \n· Limit fried foods to once a week  \n· Limit your alcohol intake  \n· Include non-starchy vegetables in at least 2 meals/snacks every day (see examples in Appendix III)  \n6. Read through the “Diet Information After Bariatric Surgery” booklet, which you will receive from your registered dietitian/nutritionist at your first appointment. Ask any questions you have at your next visit before surgery.  \nWhat Diet Do I Need to Follow 2 Weeks Before Surgery?  \nFor 2 weeks before surgery, you need to stop eating all solid foods and only drink certain liquids.  \nThis diet will help you reduce fat in your liver and the risk of liver damage during surgery. You may lose weight, which will decrease overall surgical risks.  \nEvery day you must drink both high-protein shakes and sugar-free beverages for hydration.  \n1. Drink 4 – 6 high-protein shakes every day.  \n· Each protein shake should have at least 20 grams of protein and no more than 8 grams of sugar  \n· Drink your protein shake when you would normally eat your meals  \n· Drink no more than 800–1,000 calories every day from protein shakes  \n2. Do not add fruit, honey or sugar to any protein shakes.  \n3. Drink at least 64 oz of sugar-free beverages for hydration.  \n· Water is best  \n· Other sugar-free options include:  \n• Gatorade® Zero, Snapple® Zero Sugar, Powerade® Zero, Crystal Light® , Bai® , Vitaminwater™ Zero  \n• Sugar-free Jell-O® , sugar-free popsicles  \n• Caffeinated coffee/tea with zero-calorie sweetener and/or fat-free/ skim milk or unsweetened non-dairy milk alternative. Do not drink more than 16 oz of coffee every day. Do not drink more than 8 oz offat-free/skim milk every day  \n• Plain broth (no noodles, pieces of meat, or vegetables)  \n· If you are taking medicine, especially for diabetes or high blood pressure, speak to the doctor who prescribed your medicine because it may need to be adjusted while you are on this diet.  \nTo prevent constipation, you may need to increase your fiber in the 2 weeks you are on the liquid-only diet. First, check to see if your protein shake already has added fiber. If your shake does not have fiber, you may take a daily sugar-free fiber supplement. Examples: Benefiber® or Metamucil® .  \n","cbCaiig3bdxEZNQz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiig3bdxEZNQz","pdf",1659181,"English","# Nutrition Before Bariatric Surgery\n## What Can I Do Now to Start Preparing for My Bariatric Surgery?\n## What Diet Do I Need to Follow 2 Weeks Before Surgery?\n## Appendix I: Protein Shakes\n## Appendix II: High-Protein Food List\n## Appendix III: Non-Starchy Vegetables","[{\"question\":\"What should I start doing now to prepare for bariatric surgery?\",\"answer\":\"Start a complete multivitamin with minerals daily, choose a high-protein shake you like, separate liquids from solids during eating, stay as physically active as you can, and begin positive lifestyle changes such as regular meals with protein and limiting sugar, fried foods, and alcohol.\"},{\"question\":\"What diet is required during the 2 weeks before surgery?\",\"answer\":\"Stop eating all solid foods and drink only certain liquids. 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