Portion Control After Bariatric Surgery
by Patty Cocchiarella
Weight loss is something that many people are doing and
sometimes this means that a surgical procedure is needed.
There are two processes for surgery. One is the Roux-en-Y
which is another term for the full Gastric Bypass surgery or
the Lap-Band procedure that is so widely publicized. In both
procedures there comes a time when they must control their
portions in order to lose weight.
The individual who has the Roux-en-Y often has the most
problems because they may have been used to eating larger
portions. They are restricted now to a much smaller amount
than they are used to and it can be challenging trying to
understand the type of portion they need to do.
The first few weeks to a month are not the problem because
the individual will be on liquids first , then pureed food.
This gives the pouch time to heal and helps them start
getting used to the pouch, how much it holds and so forth.
They will not have challenges probably until they start
eating solid food.
When they are in the hospital they receive measuring cups
and once they get to more solid food they can only eat 4
ounces at each meal. The measuring cups are the exact
measure but people have a tendency to over fill the cup
because they are not exactly sure how to visualize "enough."
Many bariatric patients will experience dumping which means
they vomit because they have eaten too much and the pouch
fills to over flow and the extra has to come out. Because
they are unsure of adjusting their portions they can have
this happen frequently until they get used to the portions.
Once an individual gets through the first month or so of
eating they can go to solid foods. This creates another
difficulty because they are to stick within the guidelines
of the four ounces which causes a problem again.
We have found a great idea to help people who need to see
their portions measured accurately--it is called a Meal
Measure. It creates a stronger visual image for people to
see the exact portions that they need.
Knowing the right portion to use is important when you want
to lose weight or keep your diabetes under control. It makes
good sense to make sure that you can do the best for
yourself when you are attempting to lose weight and get into
a different routine with your eating now. - 15668
Patty is a wife, mother of 3 children, an inventor, and
entrepreneur. She invented a tool to help people who need to
control their portions whether for Diabetes or weight loss.
There are 16 hospitals and numerous stores around the
country selling her new product. It has been featured on the
Today Show and is a 3 x Editor's Pick on RealAge.com. Her
web site is (http://www.mealmeasure.com) MealMeasure.com.
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Title: Portion Control After Bariatric Surgery
Author: Patty Cocchiarella
Email: yotengoid@yahoo.com
Keywords: diabetes,health,food,obesity,serving,size,portions,meal,measure,bariatric,surgery
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Category: Health & Fitness:Weight Loss
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