Hey guys! So, I'm going to have my consultation with my surgeon in a few weeks. However from what I have been told, the health insurance is going to want me to enrole in a six-month diet. Is that a normal thing? Also, do you know if something like that is usually supervised with the nutritionist or a dietitian?

Hello...i am just starting this process to prepare for sleeve surgery. I am required to meet with a dietitian for 6 months prior to surgery. I met with her and I did not feel she was very personable. She told me I need to eat 80g of protein daily. Did anyone else get this requirement as well? I am just confused?

36 minutes ago, Thick1 said:

She told me I need to eat 80g of Protein daily. Did anyone else get this requirement as well?

Each bariatric surgery program has different requirements for their patients. Nonetheless, the dietitian at my bariatric surgeon's practice also has a minimum protein requirement of 80 grams daily.

This is the way you'll need to eat for life. If you stray from this requirement, weight regain is a real possibility. Good luck to you.

Edited July 10, 20179 yr by Introversion

80g of protein seems to be the standard. It was part of my pre-op and post op plan. Might as well get used to it 6 months out, it will be the rallying cry for a long time to come! Good luck!