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Pre-Operative Diet Before Bariatric Surgery

Angel Luk, RD, Registered Dietician, talks about how important it is for patients to follow the pre-operative diet before having bariatric surgery.

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Angel Luk, RD, Registered Dietician, talks about how important it is for patients to follow the pre-operative diet before having bariatric surgery.
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Presenter: Ms. Angel Luk, Registered Dietitian, Richmond, BC

Local Practitioners: Registered Dietitian

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Pre-Operative Diet Before Bariatric Surgery

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Your pre-operative diet will include protein shakes to help protect muscle tissue and burn fat.

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The right pre-operative diet may help reduce your recovery time and speed healing.

3

Obesity is not a risk factor for depression.

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A registered dietitian is a healthcare professional who is trained in nutritional science.

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High-impact exercises are ideal for the month following bariatric surgery.

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Low-impact exercises are ideal for the month following bariatric surgery. Always consult your doctor first.

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