Dietary Guidelines Post Duodenal Switch Surgery
                     Dietary Guidelines Post Duodenal Switch 
Surgery
 Duodena l  Swi tch  surgery i s  considered  one  o f  the  most  e f fec t ive  bar i a t r ic  surg ica l  
p rocedures  to  f igh t  obesi ty .  The  purpose  o f  the  surge ry  i s  to  r educe  the  food  in take ,  
the reby  reduc ing  the  ca lor i e  in take ,  which  i s  essent ia l  to  overcome obesi ty .  So  i f  
you  or  any  of  your  loved  one  i s  p lanning to  undergo  Duodena l  swi tch  surge ry ,  the re  
a re  ce r t a in  d ie ta ry  guide l ines  tha t  you  would  be  asked  to  fo l low to  ge t  the  bes t  
r esu l t s .
Eating the Right Way
 As you would be eating less due to the small size of the stomach, you are likely to extract fewer calories 
from whatever you are eating. It is, therefore, necessary that your diet comprises small and high-protein 
meals and you consume them in the right manner. Here are a few guidelines that you need to keep in mind 
when consuming solid food:
•Eat your meals slowly; each meal should take at least 20-30 minutes to finish.
•Chew your food well. Wait for at least a minute before taking the next bite.
•Start with small meals, which you can increase gradually as your stomach stretches over time. 
•Avoid snacking all day long, as it may result in weight gain
Consuming Liquid the Right Way
 Just like solid food, there are certain guidelines that you would need to follow when consuming liquids. Given 
below are certain dos and don'ts that you need to keep in mind.
•Don’t mix your liquids with solid meals, not even water. Consume fluids 30 mins before the meal or 30 minutes 
after the meal. 
•Sip your liquids slowly, as drinking fast may cause nausea. 
•Drink at least 6-8 cups (48 to 64 ounces) of fluids every day. And try to drink calorie-free liquids (plain water is 
the best choice) between the meals. 
•Do not consume any alcohol.
•Say ‘no’ to carbonated and high-calorie liquids.
•Avoid caffeine as it may cause stomach irritation.
The Bottom Line 
 Though Duodenal Switch Surgery is one of the most effective ways to fight obesity, the best way to get the 
desired results after the surgery is to follow every dietary guideline with utmost care. In case of any 
confusion, always consult your dietitian. What we have mentioned above is simply a barebones guide for 
getting the best results. That said, the final word on what you must be consuming post the surgery is that of 
your weight loss surgeon’s. Last but not the least, if you are looking forward to getting a Duodenal Switch 
Surgery done in Dallas or Fort Worth in TX, always look for a reputed weight loss specialist, which you can 
do by reading their patient’s reviews or by asking th clinic for their success rate. 
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