Like I promised here are parts of the notebook given to me.. from "South San Francisco Kaiser Baiatric Surgery Dept Notebook" "In hopes it helps others:
After many years of conditioning, you need to become aware of your relationship with food and the constant challenges regarding your choices. You must change your lifestyle and remember at l limes that you are on a diet. This is not a temporary change. But you are going to live the rest of your life following the post-surgery guidelines. · Stop caffeine intake. Do these gradually, as stopping abruptly will increase the potential for severe headaches Post-Operative drinking of caffeinated coffee and /or tea is not allowed. Caffeine stimulates appetite and can cause ulcers.
· Stop drinking any carbonated beverages, because after surgery carbonation will stretch your new stomach. · Stop eating fast foods.
· Stop snaking between meals.
· Stop drinking with your meals. Drink 10 min before and 1 hour after only.
I will add more next time.. This is a start...
