Keys to success

I came across this page when I was going through my WLS guidelines book last night. I like to look through it sometimes just to give myself an extra boost. Just thought I'd share.

1. Protein- you must get 60-75 grams of protein every day for the rest of your life.

2. Fluids- 60 oz./day We underestimate our need for fluids. Dehydration can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, bladder infections and headaches.

3. Exercise- Find a way to bring exercise into your life. Exercise will you to have the best overall results from this surgery. Make it fun.

4. Vitamins-patient must take multivitamin with iron, vitamin b12 and calcium. Patients who do not take their vitamins will develop a vitamin deficiency within a year.

5. No grazing and No sugar- Eat three meals plus three snacks a day. Make the commitment to stay away from sugar

6.Folow up- Follow up is essential.

7. Positive Attitude- Know that not every day is going to be a great day. There is a huge learning curve after this surgery. Be as compliant as possible and follow your guidelines and that things will get easier. Use your support system.

Thanks for the reminders!

I think we should all have this blown up and taped to our refrigerators to remind us daily what we need to do for success.  Thanks for posting this.

Looking through archives to get some ideas and I find this very helpful.  Thanks for posting!!!