The aim of the dietitian in the bariatric process:
Guiding patients for pre-surgical weight-loss, aiming not only for a 10% weight-loss, but to also identify cues for post-surgery eating.
Identify hunger cues, and reasons for eating beyond hunger.
Practical cooking and food preparation evening, that explains food consistencies for pre and post-surgery.
The final dietary preparation 2 weeks prior to surgery, and support 6 weeks post-surgery, until normal consistency eating is achieved.
Meeting macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients post-surgery.
Providing support in an online support group post-surgery.
Explaining importance of lifelong vitamin & mineral supplements post-surgery and helping patients to order vitamins accordingly.
In-Body Stat measurements, showing disposition of percentage muscle and fat, and tracking fat loss post-surgery.
Explaining weight tracking post-surgery, and how a patient has 12-18 months to achieve ideal weight loss post-surgery.
Explaining realistic weight loss post-surgery.
Writing motivations where needed for medical aid authorizations.
The Hilton Bariatric Unit is giving physical hope to patients by providing psychological help along with surgical intervention and ongoing support to change and empower them for a better life.
