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Soft foods
Foods that are easy to chew and swallow, such as cooked vegetablesSolid foods are foods that have a solid consistency and require chewing and swallowing. Examples of solid foods include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
Postoperative diet stages
The different stages of a postoperative diet, which typically progress from a liquid diet to a solid diet.
Full liquid diet
A liquid diet that includes solids that have been liquefied, such as smoothies and soups.
Clear liquid diet
A liquid diet that is free of any solids or particles.
Liquid diet
A diet that consists only of liquids, such as water, broth, and clear juices.
Gastrointestinal health
The health of the digestive system.
Fertility improvement
Improvement in fertility, which is the ability to conceive and have children.
Joint health
The health of the joints.
Cardiovascular health
The health of the heart and blood vessels.
Hypertension control
The management of high blood pressure.
Glucose control
The management of blood sugar levels.
Insulin resistance
A condition in which the body’s cells become less responsive to the effects of insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Metabolic changes
Changes in the body’s metabolism, such as changes in insulin resistance and glucose control.
Stomal ulcer
A sore that develops at the site of a surgical opening, such as the ostomy site on the abdomen.
Anastomotic stricture
A synonym for anastomotic stenosis.
Anastomotic stenosis
A narrowing of the surgical connection between two structures, such as two sections of intestine.
Surgical complications
Problems that can occur during or after surgery.
Informed consent
A process in which a patient is provided with information about a proposed medical procedure and the risks and benefits involved before giving their consent.
Preoperative evaluation
A medical evaluation that is performed before surgery to assess a patient’s risks and readiness.
Surgical risks
Risks associated with surgery, such as bleeding, infection, and death.
Gastric hormones
Hormones that are produced by the stomach, such as ghrelin and leptin.
Gastric pouch
The remaining portion of the stomach after a sleeve gastrectomy.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
A minimally invasive surgical procedure to reduce the size of the stomach.
Body mass reduction surgery
Surgery to reduce body weight.
Weight loss supplements
Dietary supplements that are claimed to help people lose weight.
Weight loss medications
Medications that are used to help people lose weight.
Intragastric balloon
A synonym for gastric balloon.
Gastric balloon
A non-surgical weight loss procedure that involves placing a silicone balloon in the stomach to reduce food intake.
Binge eating disorder
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by feelings of guilt and shame.
Stress eating
Eating in response to stress or negative emotions.
Bulimia
An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise.
Anorexia
An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight.
Body mass reduction
Reducing body weight.
Psychological support
Counseling or therapy to help people cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of weight loss and bariatric surgery.
Weight maintenance
Keeping weight off after weight loss.
Nutrient absorption
The process by which nutrients are taken up from the digestive system into the bloodstream.
Leptin
A hormone that suppresses hunger.
Ghrelin
A hormone that stimulates hunger.
Hunger hormones
Hormones that regulate hunger and appetite, such as ghrelin and leptin.
Appetite suppression
Reducing the feeling of hunger.
Portion control
Eating smaller meals and snacks throughout the day.
Postoperative diet
A diet that is followed after surgery.
Stomach reduction surgery
Surgery to reduce the size of the stomach.
Dumping episodes
Episodes of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps that can occur after eating large meals or sugary foods.
Internal bleeding
Bleeding inside the abdomen.
Band erosion
A complication of adjustable gastric band surgery in which the band erodes into the stomach or other tissues.
Band slippage
A complication of adjustable gastric band surgery in which the band slips out of place.
Gastrointestinal complications
Complications that can occur in the stomach, intestines, or other parts of the digestive system, such as bleeding, infection, and obstruction.
Jejunal feeding tube
A feeding tube that is inserted through the nose or mouth and into the jejunum, the middle portion of the small intestine.
Gastrointestinal leak
A leak in the stomach, intestines, or other parts of the digestive system.