Pre-op Bariatric Meal Plan (PRINTABLE)

Pre-op Bariatric Meal Plan Overview

This pre-op Bariatric meal plan will play a key role in the outcome of your Bariatric surgery for weight loss. It will keep your health in good shape and further prepare your body for the upcoming changes in functioning caused by the surgery.

We all know that Bariatric surgery can lead to specific changes in the functioning and performance of our digestive systems. Hence, we must be careful when following this pre-op bariatric meal plan.

What is a Pre-op Bariatric meal plan

A pre-op bariatric meal plan must include all the macronutrients in the prescribed limits (speak to your surgeon or health consultant in this regard). Generally, the diet allows you to consume 100 grams of carbohydrates daily.

Besides, your diet must be low in fats and moderate in terms of proteins. So, the daily calorie intake must not exceed 1000-1200 calories per day (depending on your age, weight, and health condition).

Why do you need to follow a pre-op bariatric meal plan?

Before proceeding with the Bariatric surgery, you must follow a disciplined calorie-controlled diet. Eventually, this will cause the liver to contract in size, and you can then reduce the chances of any severe complications during the surgery.

If your body mass index (BMI) is more than 35-40 kg/meter square, your liver will most likely gain a big shape due to the high glycogen stores. This may create certain complications during the surgery process.

So, going along with the Pre-op bariatric meal plan is highly recommended. Additionally, you must talk to your surgeon and read the following guidelines and instructions before proceeding with this printable Pre-op bariatric meal plan.

General guidelines for Pre-op Bariatric meal plan

• Stick to the diet while keeping the right food items on your meal platter
• Evenly distribute the meals in small portions and serving sizes for the day
• Drink at least 2 liters of water/juice / unsweetened beverages every day
• Take a Multivitamin and Mineral tablet daily after consulting with your doctor or surgeon
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and all sweetened beverages
• Stay active during the day while indulging in light exercises, yoga, or a brisk walk

Sample weekly Pre-op Bariatric meal plan

Day 1.

Breakfast- ½ cup of oat bran with skimmed milk (8 oz) and 1 small apple

Snack- 1 medium-sized banana with peanut butter

Lunch- 1 serving of roasted chicken breast with a green salad

Snack – 6 oz of non-fat Greek yogurt with granola (1 oz)

Dinner- 3 oz of pork loin chops with ½ cup of roasted broccoli

Day 2.

Breakfast- 2 cups of strawberries with 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 1 slice of whole-wheat toast

Snack – 1 serving of non-fat Greek yogurt with apple

Lunch- 2 servings of hard-boiled eggs with grilled mushrooms and peppers

Snack- 8 oz of skimmed milk

Dinner- 3 oz of chicken breast, 2/3 cups of brown rice with almonds and chestnuts

Day 3.

Breakfast- 1 serving of easy-cooked eggs with kale crisps

Snack-2 servings of plain tuna salad

Lunch- 1 serving of cucumber avocado salad

Snack- 1 serving of green smoothie

Dinner-2 servings of roasted chicken with asparagus

Day 4.

Pre-op Bariatric meal plan – Tuna avocado sandwich

Breakfast- 1 serving of chocolate protein shake

Snack- 2 apples

Lunch- 1 serving of Tuna avocado sandwich

Snack- Almonds (1 oz)

Dinner- 2 servings of baked spinach chips

Day 5.

Breakfast- 1 serving of poached eggs with mixed greens and herb sauce

Snack –1 banana with peanut butter

Lunch- 1 serving of Cucumber Avocado salad

Snack- 1 serving of plain tuna salad

Dinner- 1 serving of roasted asparagus

Day 6.

Breakfast- 2 servings of scrambled eggs with 2 cups of raspberries

Snack- 1 serving of chicken Caesar salad with 1 orange

Lunch- 1 serving of tuna avocado salad

Snack- 1 serving of cucumber avocado salad

Dinner- 1 serving of spinach, ginger, and lemon thick smoothie

Day 7.

Breakfast- 1 serving of scrambled eggs with 2 strips of bacon

Snack- 1 cup of strawberries with 1 serving of cucumber slices

Lunch- 1 serving of tuna avocado salad

Snack- 1 serving of non-fat Greek yogurt with 1 banana

Dinner- 2 servings of roasted kale and bell peppers

Bottomline for Pre-op bariatric meal plan

A pre-op bariatric meal plan must be strictly practiced under a professional bariatric surgeon’s expert guidance and supervision. Additionally, you must religiously practice all the precautions and instructions mentioned above to get the best results.

Printable (PDF) Pre-op bariatric meal plan

See Also

Pre-Bariatric Surgery Liquid Diet

1000 Calorie Bariatric Meal Plan