{"id":17389,"date":"2024-04-18T15:10:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T20:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/?p=17389"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:53:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:53:53","slug":"healthy-habits-before-bariatric-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/healthy-habits-before-bariatric-surgery.html","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Habits Before Bariatric Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17389\" class=\"elementor elementor-17389\" 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 SCXW228599692 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228599692 BCX0\">Pursuing bariatric surgery requires a long-term commitment to changing aspects of your lifestyle. Adopting healthy habits is one of the most important things you can do to support your long-term weight loss and overall wellness. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228599692 BCX0\">We\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228599692 BCX0\"> covering why making these changes before surgery matters and a <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW228599692 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228599692 BCX0\">bariatric surgery pre-op checklist<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228599692 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228599692 BCX0\"> of healthy lifestyle habits you can begin to implement before surgery.<\/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-4ffd6a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ffd6a9\" 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-e885af7\" data-id=\"e885af7\" 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-006fe97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"006fe97\" 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=\"1\" 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\">Adopting healthy habits before bariatric surgery can help reduce your risk of postoperative complications and set you up for success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" 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\">Nutrition is a crucial piece. Optimizing your diet by increasing nutrient-dense foods, reducing ultra-processed foods and sugary beverages, and taking prescribed supplements is imperative.\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=\"1\" 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 important habits include getting regular exercise, leaning on a social support system, and not smoking or drinking alcohol.\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=\"1\" 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=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adhering to your bariatric team\u2019s guidelines is key to a successful procedure and lasting weight management.<\/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-dff8339 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dff8339\" 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-28550c7\" data-id=\"28550c7\" 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-5c4e80a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c4e80a\" 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\">Why Preparation Matters<\/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\">While not all bariatric facilities have the same pre-operative requirements, it\u2019s important to adhere to what your surgical team outlines for you. Making lifestyle changes before surgery can help optimize your outcomes and reduce potential complications.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, having excess body weight is a known risk factor for complications in general surgery patients, such as wound infections and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) \u2014 a blood clot in one or more deep veins that can lead to a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making lifestyle changes now can also help you get into a routine of following certain healthier habits that you\u2019ll continue to follow. After all, bariatric surgery is a one-day procedure, but it requires consistency to achieve your desired long-term results.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re covering 5 healthy habits to adopt before bariatric surgery next. Consider it your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bariatric surgery pre-op checklist <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of lifestyle changes.<\/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-cc7cd52 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cc7cd52\" 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-081c6aa\" data-id=\"081c6aa\" 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-e1da62d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1da62d\" 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\">1. Improve Your Nutrition<\/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-50c8b56 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50c8b56\" 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-c94ad20\" data-id=\"c94ad20\" 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-0e4c1b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e4c1b8\" 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\">Many bariatric facilities will require you to achieve a certain degree of weight loss before your procedure to help promote better outcomes. This may include a very low-calorie diet for up to three months before surgery, on which you\u2019ll work with a registered dietitian. (1)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good nutrition is a key factor in optimizing your overall health, achieving weight loss goals, reducing your risk of developing chronic diseases, and supporting your immune system to prepare for surgery.(2)<\/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-b16326c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b16326c\" 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-cbaa326\" data-id=\"cbaa326\" 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-5bcb9cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bcb9cd\" 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\">Eat More Plants<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f40e19f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f40e19f\" 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\">A <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pre-bariatric surgery diet <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">based on a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes is packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds like antioxidants that support wellness and weight management.\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-2f5bb95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f5bb95\" 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-3f61fe0\" data-id=\"3f61fe0\" 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-600fd16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"600fd16\" 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\">Increase Lean Protein\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6043358 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6043358\" 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\">Boosting your intake of lean protein, such as beans, peas, lentils, fish, poultry, and soy products supports weight loss by promoting satiety and helping curb appetite.\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-b1284f2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b1284f2\" 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-921fce7\" data-id=\"921fce7\" 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-9ccc7d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ccc7d8\" 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\">Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcb64e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcb64e1\" 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\">Ultra-processed foods tend to be high in added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat while falling short in beneficial nutrients. Unfortunately, they also make up the majority of the American diet and are associated with a higher risk of obesity and related diseases. (3) Examples include bacon, hot dogs, fried foods, packaged snack items, and pastries. These should be limited as you prepare for surgery.<\/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-ef00a88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ef00a88\" 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-273cda4\" data-id=\"273cda4\" 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-851168e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"851168e\" 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\">Avoid Sugary Beverages\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-827ec7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"827ec7d\" 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\">Sugary drinks like soda, fruit juice, sports drinks, fancy coffee beverages, and energy drinks are often high in added sugar and calories. They spike your blood sugar, leave you hungry, contribute empty calories, and are considered a key player in the global obesity epidemic.(4)<\/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-21b7560 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21b7560\" 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-287a4b1\" data-id=\"287a4b1\" 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-2a6aa8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a6aa8d\" 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\">Consider Meal Replacement Supplements\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/how-to-use-meal-replacements-for-optimal-weight-management.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meal replacement shakes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can be beneficial as part of your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bariatric pre-surgery diet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for promoting pre-operative weight loss and liver shrinkage. (5) Choose ones that are high in protein and low in sugar (ideally no added sugar).<\/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-6a137e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a137e1\" 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-e626898\" data-id=\"e626898\" 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-f21dbce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f21dbce\" 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\">2. Adhere to Supplement Recommendations \u00a0\u00a0<\/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-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\">While understanding how to optimize your nutrition through your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pre-bariatric surgery diet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is essential, it\u2019s also necessary to follow your provider\u2019s recommended dietary supplement regimen before surgery.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on the type of bariatric surgery you\u2019re undergoing, you may be at a higher risk of developing certain micronutrient deficiencies. This is because of the way your anatomy is altered, which can reduce the absorption of certain nutrients in food. (6)<\/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\">Furthermore, research shows that, even before bariatric surgery, people living with obesity experience a higher incidence of vitamin and mineral deficiencies \u2014 especially thiamin, vitamin B12, folate, iron, copper, zinc, calcium, and vitamin D. (7)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is why you will receive a pre-operative screening for nutrient deficiencies. It\u2019s common for pre-operative bariatric patients to have at least one vitamin or mineral deficiency identified. (8)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commonly prescribed supplements include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" 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=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/vitamins-supplements\/multivitamins\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Multivitamins with minerals<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to help fill in micronutrient gaps before surgery (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)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" 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=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/search?q=calcium+vitamin+D&amp;lang=default\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Calcium citrate with vitamin D<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> supports bone health and prevents calcium deficiency that may occur after surgery due to reduced absorption<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" 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=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/search?q=vitamin+b12&amp;lang=default\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vitamin B12<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, as deficiency can lead to anemia and neurological issues<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/minerals\/iron\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Iron<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to prevent iron deficiency anemia, especially among menstruating women<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might be considering weight loss supplements before you have surgery, in which case it\u2019s important to speak with your doctor first. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/non-stimulant-thermogenics\/685500.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">GNC Total Lean\u00ae GlucaTrim\u2122<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> contains chromium, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/what-is-slimvance.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Slimvance\u00ae patented blend<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, white mulberry leaf extract, and Indian mulberry extract. It\u2019s designed for use alongside diet and exercise to support a healthy weight and normal blood sugar.\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-ec58bad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ec58bad\" 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-25068d7\" data-id=\"25068d7\" 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-8b416a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b416a8\" 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\">3. Move Your Body More\u00a0<\/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-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><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical activity is an essential piece of overall health and long-term weight management. If you\u2019re new to exercise, it\u2019s a good idea to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/exercising-but-not-losing-weight.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">start moving your bod<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y more before undergoing surgery (while adhering to your provider\u2019s guidelines for exercise safety). (9)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experts recommend working up to at least 200-300 minutes of varying-intensity exercise per week to promote healthy weight loss plus resistance training at least twice per week. This combination helps increase calorie burning, increase lean muscle mass, and improve cardiorespiratory wellness. (10)<\/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-db74cd5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"db74cd5\" 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-ecd9baa\" data-id=\"ecd9baa\" 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-1671608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1671608\" 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\">4. Lean on Social Support<\/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-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\">We were never meant to do life alone and embarking on a long-term weight loss journey is no exception. Studies show that individuals are more likely to experience successful weight loss when they have encouraging and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/losing-weight-together-the-importance-of-a-partner.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">supportive relationships<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> around them, versus only instructional ones. (11)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Friends and family can be excellent support systems. However, support groups for bariatric surgery can be v<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ital<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in achieving weight loss goals. This provides a community of individuals who are going through similar experiences as you, and the relatability to one another can be invaluable.\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-7c05c3d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c05c3d\" 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-2287998\" data-id=\"2287998\" 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-924667a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"924667a\" 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\">5. Smoking and Alcohol Cessation<\/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-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 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smoking increases the risk of complications during surgery, such as poor wound healing, infection, and respiratory issues. It can also exacerbate existing health conditions, like cardiovascular disease and lung disorders, which may complicate the surgical process. (12)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Excessive alcohol intake can impair liver function, hinder healing, and increase the risk of postoperative complications such as bleeding and infection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some research suggests that smoking within one year of bariatric surgery significantly increases postoperative complications. (12) If you need help to stop smoking or using alcohol, your provider will be able to give you resources.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adopting healthy lifestyle habits is the best way to support your weight management journey while improving <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/lose-weight-not-health.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">your overall well-being<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. 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