Golden rules for a successful tube gastrectomy

When I went for my dieticians appointment last week, we talked about what my life is going to be like after surgery. Not just the immediate impact of surgery, but how I am going to live my life from now on and my relationship with food.

Something she gave me was her 'Golden Rules' that I will need to abide by. I knew about most of them, but it was good to have it in writing.

• Set an eating plan of only three small meals per day
• Ensure all foods consumed are solids and of good nutritional quality
• Eat slowly and chew foods thoroughly
• Sense fullness and stop eating
• Avoid eating in between meals or choose a healthy snack such as a piece of fruit
• Do not drink within 30 minutes of eating
• Sip regularly throughout the day on water and low joule drinks
• Exercise for at least 30 minutes per day and adopt an active lifestyle
• Continue taking your nutritional supplements as advised
• Use your support team! Surgeon, Dr, Dietitian and exercise physiologist - they are there to help you achieve your goals!