Why is Protein Important After Obesity Surgery?

Proteins are an important nutrient group responsible for construction and repair in our body. An individual who has undergone bariatric surgery should consume 60 g of protein daily in order to lead a healthy life.

Protein consumption should be done with natural foods and in the form of external supplements when necessary in order to prevent loss of muscles with rapid weight loss.

Since strict nutrition cannot be practiced in the first month after surgery, meat group foods, which are the most important source of protein, cannot be consumed. For this reason, it is very important to use protein powder or protein shakes to complete the protein deficit, especially in the first month.

What are Proteins?

Our diet after obesity surgery should be based on proteins.

What are these proteins? Red meat, chicken meat, fish meat, eggs, cheese, milk, yogurt, buttermilk, tzatziki, kefir are important animal proteins. To a lesser extent, mushrooms also contain protein.

Sugar Consumption After Obesity Surgery

Carbohydrates are divided into simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates according to their structure. Simple carbohydrates have a structure that raises blood sugar quickly and can easily turn into fat. The most commonly used simple carbohydrate is sugar. In addition to the fact that sugar does not have any benefit to the body, it causes weight gain due to its high calorie content. For this reason, weight control results much better when sugar consumption is restricted after surgery. Sweeteners can be used in case of sweet need.

Nut Consumption After Obesity Surgery

Nuts are foods in the fat group. Fats vary according to their types and the fats in nuts are very useful fats for the body. However, when consumed in large amounts, they cause weight gain because they are high in calories. For this reason, it is necessary not to exceed 1 serving during the day. 2 walnuts/5-6 almonds/5-6 hazelnuts/10-15 pistachios are examples of 1 serving of nuts.