Fiber After Bariatric Surgery

Meeting fiber needs can be a challenge after bariatric surgery.

Do your clients/patients do well with meeting protein needs but you worry that they are not able to achieve optimal health because they are lagging behind in meeting fiber needs? Many resources are available to encourage fiber intake but very few meet the specific needs of your bariatric surgery patients – often times the portions presented are too large or protein needs are not met.

This handout provides helpful tips:

• reasons why fiber is important
• the daily fiber needs after bariatric surgery
• which foods provide fiber
• helpful tips for increasing fiber intake
• a one day sample menu that meets both protein and fiber needs of a bariatric surgery patient