Gastric sleeve surgery is becoming a common weight loss remedy for some people. The size of the stomach is shrunk for it to accommodate less food. For you to achieve successful results and reduce chances of complications and side effects, you have to strictly follow a gastric sleeve diet before and after the procedure. There are a pre op diet and post op diet, which you should follow strictly for excellent results with minimized complications.

For the surgery to be carried out, you have to be safe and one way to be safe. It is to ensure that your liver does not stand in the way of the surgeon. It has to shrink. The doctor can reach the stomach safely for the surgery. This requires a two week for this diet prior to the procedure  to increase your protein intake, reduce carbohydrate intake and eliminate sugar intake. A typical diet for these two weeks would be protein shake without sugar in the morning, vegetables and lean meat for both lunch and dinner. A low carbohydrate snack accompanied by small salads with vinegar, berries and nuts. For your drinks, you can choose anything that is low in calories and sugar free. You may be required to eliminate any carbonated drinks and caffeine in the last two days towards the surgery.