HomeAnswersNeurologyweight lossCan my 19-year-old son eat sugary and high-calorie food after a sleeve gastrectomy operation?

Should we restrict high-calorie foods throughout our life after a sleeve gastrectomy procedure?

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Published At November 13, 2022
Reviewed AtJanuary 31, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My 19-year-old son had a sleeve gastrectomy operation as he was overweight (he was over 110 kilograms) a few months before. His current weight is 85 kilograms, and according to his doctor, he must lose around eight more kilograms to be in the normal range. My son follows a strict diet (no bread, sugary gaseous drinks, etc.). Can my son resume taking these restricted food items once he returns to his normal weight and starts taking an ordinary diet?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Hello.

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concern. Your son may need to restrict the intake of such high sugary and high-calorie foods throughout his life. This does not mean that he will not eat these types of food anymore, but he will have to take them in small amounts to keep his weight at an optimal limit. If he has undergone genetic testing for food intolerance, it means that these types of food are not well tolerated by his body, and he needs to take them rarely and in small amounts.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you very much
Answered by Dr. Aida Abaz Quka
You are welcome! As far as I can understand in turkish, his cardio- vascular system is ok.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Aida Abaz Quka
Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

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