{"id":17387,"date":"2024-04-18T14:43:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T19:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/?p=17387"},"modified":"2025-09-16T16:53:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T21:53:42","slug":"healthy-habits-after-bariatric-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/healthy-habits-after-bariatric-surgery.html","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Habits After Bariatric Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17387\" class=\"elementor elementor-17387\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4738ac9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4738ac9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff2dc5d\" data-id=\"ff2dc5d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e18ac37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e18ac37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\">After bariatric surgery, adopting a lifestyle centered around nutritious eating, regular exercise, hydration, and emotional well-being is crucial. These habits not only support weight loss but also aid in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\">maintaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\"> long-term health and well-being. If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\"> planning to have weight loss surgery, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\">we\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\"> covering some <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW27563950 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\">post-bariatric surgery must-haves<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27563950 BCX0\"> \u2014 in terms of your lifestyle.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-490a7cf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"490a7cf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b7fb8ef\" data-id=\"b7fb8ef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d0b509 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d0b509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What You Need to Know<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-82ba137 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"82ba137\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ced7a9\" data-id=\"9ced7a9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e8ee8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39e8ee8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bariatric surgery changes your anatomy and the ability of your body to absorb certain nutrients as well.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good nutrition is essential, with healthy food choices, portion control, mindful eating, and the necessary micronutrient supplementation top of mind.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other healthy habits are important for your long-term success and wellness, including regular exercise, hydration, and mental health practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77366c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77366c6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d48cd4\" data-id=\"0d48cd4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efcbce9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"efcbce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Healthy Habits in Bariatric Surgery Success<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d83a858 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d83a858\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-426701a\" data-id=\"426701a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30dab5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30dab5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We don\u2019t have to tell you that bariatric surgery is a big decision, and its long-term success requires a deep commitment to healthier habits.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After surgery, your digestive system may undergo significant alterations, impacting how your body processes food. Procedures like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy reduce the size of your stomach or alter the anatomy of your digestive tract, which limits how much food you can eat as well as how well it\u2019s absorbed. All of this to say, your eating habits will be altered to optimize your nutrition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthy habits like mindful eating, regular exercise, and hydration are key for supporting weight loss and maintenance. Creating consistent habits helps ensure your long-term success in terms of weight loss but also your overall well-being and disease risk.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6cf4ac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f6cf4ac\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d62e86\" data-id=\"0d62e86\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ecc34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9ecc34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Nutrition<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a839c64 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a839c64\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3cbb252\" data-id=\"3cbb252\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a781108 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a781108\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After weight loss surgery, it\u2019s important to continue working closely with your registered dietitian to optimize your nutrition. You\u2019ll likely be advised to follow a diet pattern that prioritizes lean protein, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains while limiting ultra-processed foods that are high in sodium, added sugar, and saturated fats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your stomach will be smaller, which means your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">post-bariatric surgery meals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will be smaller. Learning how to focus on nutrient-dense foods will help you get the most nutritional bang for your buck, so to speak. A great option for smaller <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">post-bariatric surgery meals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are high-protein, low-sugar <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/how-to-use-meal-replacements-for-optimal-weight-management.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">meal replacement<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> shakes, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/ready-to-drink-protein\/333005.html#q=meal%2Breplacement&amp;start=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">GNC Total Lean\u00ae Lean Shake\u2122 25<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be aware that it\u2019s not uncommon to experience the following two food-related side effects after bariatric surgery. Your dietitian will be able to help you navigate what to do if you experience either of these situations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-932410f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"932410f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85fbd89\" data-id=\"85fbd89\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac68068 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac68068\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dumping Syndrome<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f181c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f181c9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f824dce\" data-id=\"f824dce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85bc2fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85bc2fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This occurs 10-30 minutes after eating. Symptoms are usually an increased heart rate, flushed facial skin, low blood pressure, nausea, and diarrhea. Management includes removal of any triggering high-fat, high-sugar foods, drinking water before or after eating, chewing carefully, and slowing your overall eating. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33436155\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a1e97c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a1e97c6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e39507\" data-id=\"1e39507\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d5aa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65d5aa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reactive Hypoglycemia<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-81df500 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"81df500\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ee03969\" data-id=\"ee03969\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f038c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f038c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also called \u201clate dumping syndrome\u201d, this is a drop in blood sugar 1-3 hours after eating carbohydrate-rich foods. It can trigger symptoms like sweatiness, heart palpitations, trembling, and confusion. Management includes reducing the glycemic index of meals and possibly medication. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33436155\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-977ff18 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"977ff18\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b763f8\" data-id=\"0b763f8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60197ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60197ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Post-Bariatric Surgery Vitamins\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dbdb158 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dbdb158\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1415447\" data-id=\"1415447\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbf83a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbf83a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Due to the anatomical and absorption-related changes after weight loss surgery, it remains important that you stick to your prescribed supplement routine. Your dietitian will help ensure you\u2019re getting everything you need to prevent micronutrient gaps.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many individuals pursuing bariatric surgery are found to have at least one vitamin or mineral deficiency prior to their procedure, through their pre-operative screening. If you fall into this category, it\u2019s equally important to address any low nutrient levels before surgery as it is following surgery.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most common deficiencies seen after bariatric surgery include vitamin D, B12, vitamin K,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium. Some patients may also have low thiamin and folate. (1)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frequently prescribed <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">post-bariatric surgery vitamins<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and minerals include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/vitamins-supplements\/multivitamins\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">multivitamins<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/multivitamins-for-men\/337211.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GNC Mega Men Multi Powder<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/multivitamins-for-women\/337311.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GNC Women\u2019s Multi Powder<\/a>, which also contain protein and fiber), calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and iron, but this depends on the person. Vitamin A deficiency may occur in up to 70% of bariatric patients (especially those who had Roux-en-Y or Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch) within four years. (2) (3)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While it depends on the type of surgery you had, it\u2019s usually necessary to remain on certain supplements for life with continued nutrition screenings. (1)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fe07a41 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fe07a41\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e9ecad\" data-id=\"1e9ecad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2451aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2451aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Hydration<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-043d01d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"043d01d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0cc4120\" data-id=\"0cc4120\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd6d962 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd6d962\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/4-tips-for-using-water-for-healthy-weight-management.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hydration remains essential<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> after bariatric surgery. Staying hydrated may feel a little different, due to your reduced stomach capacity and potential changes in nutrient absorption.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This means taking small sips consistently throughout the day, rather than chugging your water bottle in one sitting, will be more comfortable. It\u2019s also recommended to drink water between meals rather than with meals, as fluids take up space in your stomach that could displace nutritious foods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staying hydrated with plain water (avoiding sugary and carbonated beverages is advised after bariatric surgery) also helps prevent constipation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-64fa13a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"64fa13a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a19d58f\" data-id=\"a19d58f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9c4849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9c4849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Regular Exercise\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9303839 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9303839\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58446ae\" data-id=\"58446ae\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30be688 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30be688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moving your body regularly will be an integral part of your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">post-bariatric surgery must-haves<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> list. Not only does exercise support physical fitness and weight loss, but it\u2019s also great for mental well-being, mood, and energy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/exercising-but-not-losing-weight.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tailor your activities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to your personal preferences and capabilities. To prevent exercise from becoming a mundane chore, mix it up and find a variety of things you enjoy (or are interested in trying). For instance, lower-impact options include swimming, walking, and cycling.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As you gradually progress in strength and endurance, you could add more vigorous options like high-intensity interval training, jogging, or group fitness classes. Strength training is also important for health and weight management, which can be done using dumbbells, weight machines, resistance bands, or body weight.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After weight loss surgery, the goal is to prioritize endurance activity for at least 30 minutes, 5 days per week, and include strength training 2-3 times per week. (1)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-88f3824 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"88f3824\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d9b4f70\" data-id=\"d9b4f70\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5130623 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5130623\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Emotional Well-being\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61cdda4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61cdda4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-631ff57\" data-id=\"631ff57\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b4a80c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b4a80c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your body just went through a major change and it\u2019s crucial to honor that. As you navigate through significant lifestyle adjustments, it\u2019s important to address anything coming up for you emotionally. It can be surprising how mental health can be affected by a weight loss journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, addressing emotional eating habits and seeking support from professionals and groups can help you foster a positive mindset and cope with challenges. Additionally, practicing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/dont-let-stress-get-in-the-way-of-healthy-weight-management.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">stress management<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> techniques, like mindfulness, meditation, or counseling, can help you manage emotional triggers and maintain a healthy relationship with food.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What we do every day to care for our health may seem small, but these habits add up in the long run. 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