Diet and Nutrition
Foods that must be avoided
These foods have a concentrated supply of calories with little nutritional value. These empty-calorie foods should be left out of your healthy diet.
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| Alcoholic drinks should also be avoided as much as possible. These are drinks such as: | |
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Dumping-Early: This is rapid emptying of feed into the jejunum. It is a high concentration of simple sugars that causes an immediate influx of fluid into the intestine. This then results in a quick onset of cramping and diarrhea and low blood pressure. Avoid sweets or even foods containing sugar alcohols
(sorbitol).
Dumping-Late: These symptoms include lightheadedness, flushing, tachycardia and trembling. This can also be known as “hypoglycemia” and there is an increase of insulin secretion.
Lactose Intolerance: there can be a decreased production of Lactase. Symptoms include gas, bloating, cramping, and diarrhea. This is usually a temporary condition (6 months) for those that were not intolerant to lactose before surgery. Start with Lactose reduced milk, yogurt and hard cheeses.
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