The stomach reset diet, which you can use at regular intervals, is very useful in case of weight gain or not losing weight fast enough after Gastric Sleeve surgery. The Stomach Reset Method is similar to your diet after bariatric surgery. Normally, it consists of 4-5 stages and lasts from dec-10 weeks.
The stomach reset system is based on applying the same guidelines only 8-10 days. Since your food intake will be severely restricted during this process, let’s remind you again that you will need to work with our bariatric dietitian so that you don’t experience any food-vitamin-mineral deficiency.
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Stomach reset diet
Day: Only clear liquids. Water, broth, decaffeinated tea or coffee, unsweetened and non-carbonated drinks.
2-3. Day: Liquid foods. Protein powder added to sugar-free, non-carbonated liquids, sugar-free pudding, grain-free soups, fat-free yogurt, unsweetened compote, and apple juice without pulp.
Remember that the goal is not to eat or drink any food that will stretch your stomach. Therefore, limit your fluid or food intake to very small amounts intermittently.
4-6. Day: Mashed foods. Protein powder added to almond or coconut milk, hummus, fresh cheese without fat, soups without grains, scrambled eggs. During this period, you should not consume meat, even if it is mashed.
7-9. Day: Soft foods. Soft-boiled vegetables, lean, fresh cheeses, mashed meat or chicken, scrambled eggs, steamed fish, mashed fruits such as bananas, avocados, salmon or tuna.
10. Day and after: Healthy foods. Add every food you will add in very small amounts and little by little. Never have a meal-but never one bigger than your fist! Make it a rule to make water intake at least 30 minutes before and after meals.
Make a habit of eating slowly and chewing very well. Your meals should last an average of 30 minutes. And don’t sit at the table anymore. You can consume fruits in a limited amount, but stay away from all products that contain sugar and carbohydrates.
Share your daily food and liquid consumption with our bariatric dietitian by recording it in a diary. Remember that losing weight is not easy, but if you are really motivated and practice well, it can help your weight loss get back on track. Revision surgeries are not easy, they are more risky than the first surgeries.
Moreover, it is necessary to acquire these eating habits after the revision. Therefore, before the revision, it is necessary to make an effort again and with the same desire to put your nutrition in order.
Finally, it should be noted that the most important secret of success after bariatric surgery is to keep in touch with an experienced team on this issue and receive constant support.
What is stomach reset diet, how it works?
During periods of pause after gastric sleeve surgery, a stomach reset diet may be recommended to achieve weight loss. In general, these diets are followed in the days following the operation. If the surgeon general or dietitian who performed your operation recommends a reset diet, you can do it.
The stomach reset diet can achieve weight loss of up to 7-8 kg per month in general. you can reach your goal with a 3-month diet list. The biggest side effect of these diets is that they can lead to malnutrition.
The purpose of the stomach reset diet: to be able to lose a few pounds that need to be given in a short time with a diet rich in nutrients.
This diet is aimed at more effective use of energy and acceleration of metabolism even in sleep. Smoothies, which have an important place in the diet, contain nutrients such as fiber, healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals taken from the meal. Alcohol is not used during the reset diet.
The Reset Diet, which will change your body and appearance from head to toe, consists of three different stages. In these three phases, which are equivalent to 15 days in total, you learn to eat five meals a day, be on the move throughout the day and prepare your own meals.
In the first stage, which includes the first five days, it is necessary to consume porridge and two decant meals three times a day. The first stage takes an important place in terms of getting the brain and body used to nutrient changes.
There is also no need to be afraid of satiety, as the amount of meals will not be small. In addition to nutrition, it is necessary to pay attention to the pace of movement in the first stage.
During these first five days, you should put aside weight or conditioning work and focus only on walking. You can also complete this process by completing at least 10,000 steps per day.
References:
https://www.livingwithasleeve.com/pouch-reset/
https://www.bariatricdietplan.com/blog/gastric-sleeve-pouch-reset-step-step-guide