Can i eat corn after gastric sleeve

To help weight loss surgery patients experience long-term weight loss after bariatric procedures, we would like to go over the do’s and don’ts of dieting after gastric bypass. You should avoid the foods and beverages listed below after you’ve undergone a surgical weight loss procedure.

Soft Drinks and Sodas

Carbonated beverages can cause you problems after you undergo bariatric surgery. The carbonation can make you feel uncomfortably full due to your smaller stomach size. In addition, sugary drinks or liquids with corn syrup can increase your risk of dumping syndrome. Stick with water to quench your thirst.

Alcoholic Beverages

If you’re eating or drinking something after bariatric surgery, it should ideally be nutritious. Alcoholic beverages are full of empty calories. Given the changes to your digestive tract, your alcohol tolerance tends to be much lower; a little bit of alcohol can cause you to become seriously intoxicated.

Caffeinated Beverages

Caffeine leads to dehydration, which needs to be avoided after bariatric surgery. If you enjoy coffee and tea, go for decaf to help you stay hydrated throughout the day.

Tough Meats and Jerky

Chewing your food thoroughly is important for digestion after gastric bypass surgery. Certain foods are much harder to chew thoroughly. Tough meats and jerkies tend to be extremely difficult to chew properly. That’s why the Tijuana Bariatrics team recommends that patients eat soft meats instead. They’re a better protein source and easier on your stomach.

Dry Foods

Dried fruits, nuts, and granola may be delicious, but they are difficult to swallow without water. Since patients are advised to drink between meals rather than during meals, dry foods should be avoided. That said, you can still have granola and cereals with low-fat milk.

Raw Fibrous Vegetables

Fibrous vegetables are healthy, but when eaten raw they can be difficult to digest. Examples of these vegetables include:

• Carrots
• Broccoli
• Corn
• Cabbage
• Celery

You can still have these healthy vegetables, but it’s a good idea to cook them first so they are softer and easier to chew and digest.

High-Fat Foods

Foods that are high in fat can lead to weight regain even after bariatric surgery. These fatty foods can also cause you to feel nauseous because of the richness of the meal. Try to avoid bacon, sausage, hard cheeses, whole milk, and butter.

Popcorn

Popcorn is healthy and filling, but after gastric bypass it can take up space in your stomach and be difficult to digest. You can have popcorn in small amounts after gastric bypass surgery, but save the popcorn for the end of a meal. This ensures you eat the most nutritious foods first and do not overeat.

Breads and Pastries

Anything made with flour is a recipe for weight gain. They also take up a lot of space in the stomach. Like popcorn, wait for the end of a meal to have any bread or pastries. Ideally, avoid anything with flour as much as possible.

Rice and Pasta

Rice and pasta are essentially like bread. Starchy foods like these take up room in your stomach and can cause you to pack on the pounds. Consider avoiding rice and pasta. After bariatric surgery, you should only have these kinds of foods in very small amounts if at all.

Empty Calories and Junk Food

There are so many snacks foods out there that should be completely avoided after bariatric surgery to maintain a healthy weight. Avoid potato chips, chocolate bars, candies, and other kinds of junk foods whenever possible.

Learn More About Weight Loss Surgery

For more information about losing weight in a safe and rapid way, be sure to contact our trusted bariatric surgeons and weight loss specialists. The team at Tijuana Bariatrics can be reached by phone at (664) 167-7290.

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Home // Blog » Spicy Sweet Corn Turns up the Heat this Cinco de Mayo

Spicy Sweet Corn Turns up the Heat this Cinco de Mayo

Posted in: Blog, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band | Tags: bariatricsurgery, BocaRaton, Cinco de Mayo, delray beach, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, lap band, obesity surgery| Posted on: 02 November, 2017

Cinco de Mayo is all about food, but it can be about good food.  This recipe for Spicy Sweet Corn is the perfect side to cilantro chicken or sliced carne asada.  Eating fresh corn is better than eating a corn taco shell, and this recipe for corn on the cob is definitely not your traditional barbeque style corn.  It’s sweet, creamy, smoky, and spicy.  It’s like a party in your mouth.  A Cinco de Mayo party.

Corn is a starchy vegetable, so this would take the place of a carbohydrate for your meal.  By cutting the ear of corn in half, this becomes a more manageable portion for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients.  Some people may prefer to cut the corn off the cob, which is fine if you need to.  But by leaving the corn on  the cob, it should take you longer to eat, which tends to give you time for your stomach to signal your brain that you are full.  It also adds a whole different experience as your lips feel the heat of the chipotle and chili spices.

Ingredients:

• 3 ears of fresh corn
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp chipotle powder
• ½ cup cojita cheese, crumbled
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 lime (cut in 6 wedges)

Directions:

1. Cook the corn according to your preference.  You can boil, bake, or grill it.
2. While the corn is cooking, prepare the coating mixture.  In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and garlic powder
3. Once it’s cooked and dehusked and cool enough to touch, cut or break each ear in half.  Brush with the garlic mayonnaise mixture.
4. Sprinkle each piece of corn with the crumbled cojita, chipotle powder, and chopped cilantro.
5. Squeeze fresh lime over the corn just before eating and enjoy.

This recipe is offered by Dr. Shillingford, M.D., P.A., a board certified bariatric surgeon specializing in laparoscopic and obesity surgery.  Cinco de Mayo is a big deal for many of Dr. Shillingford’s gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients as South Florida has many Mexican influences.  Dr. Shillingford’s South Florida practice sees patients from Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale.  Although it’s fun to celebrate food related holidays, bariatric surgery patients should always remember that moderation is key to celebrating.

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