{"id":883,"date":"2026-05-21T22:18:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/pre-op-bariatric-diet-guadalajara\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:22:00","slug":"pre-op-bariatric-diet-guadalajara","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/en\/pre-op-bariatric-diet-guadalajara\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Op Bariatric Diet | Complete Guide | Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_predien_hero{padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Pre-Op Bariatric Diet \u2014 Complete Guide&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:38|text_align:center|color:%23004a80|line_height:1.2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;text-align:center;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 25px\">The official pre-operative bariatric diet from Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez. Designed to shrink your liver, reduce surgical risk, and prepare your body for safe surgery.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;WhatsApp Your Nutritionist&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwa.me%2F16196536739|target:_blank&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fab fa-whatsapp&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_predien_why{padding-top:50px !important;padding-bottom:50px !important}.vc_custom_alo_883_1{background-color: #ffffff !important; padding-top: 60px !important; padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why the pre-op diet matters&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:22px 16px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);text-align:center;min-height:170px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:36px;margin-bottom:6px\">\ud83e\udec1<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px\">Shrink the liver<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Reduces fatty liver size, making laparoscopic surgery safer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:22px 16px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);text-align:center;min-height:170px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:36px;margin-bottom:6px\">\ud83e\ude78<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px\">Lower lipids<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Reduces cholesterol and triglycerides in blood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:22px 16px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);text-align:center;min-height:170px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:36px;margin-bottom:6px\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px\">Less risk<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Lower surgical and anesthesia risk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:22px 16px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);text-align:center;min-height:170px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:36px;margin-bottom:6px\">\u2705<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px\">Prevent complications<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;margin:0\">Improves recovery outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_predien_phase1{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\ud83d\udd35 Phase 1 \u2014 Pre-Op Diet&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:20px;margin:18px 0 10px\">General instructions<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.9;list-style:none;padding-left:0\">\n<li>\u2713 <strong>No smoking<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u2713 <strong>Stay well hydrated<\/strong> (minimum 2 liters of water daily \/ ~68 oz)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px\">\ud83e\udd64 Protein requirements<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\"><strong>Minimum 60-90 grams of protein per day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\">Use protein shakes or powder. Each portion should contain:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.9;list-style:none;padding-left:0\">\n<li>\u2713 <strong>\u226520g<\/strong> protein<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 <strong>&lt;6g<\/strong> carbohydrates<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 <strong>&lt;3g<\/strong> fat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\"><em>Mix preferably with water only.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px\">\ud83e\udd57 Sample menu<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.9;list-style:none;padding-left:0\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf05 <strong>Breakfast:<\/strong> 1 protein shake<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd57 <strong>Lunch:<\/strong> 1 protein shake<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong>Dinner:<\/strong> Salad with lean protein (chicken, fish, egg) and fat-free dressing<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf19 <strong>Evening snack:<\/strong> 1 protein shake (if needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\"><strong>Low-carb vegetables allowed if hungry:<\/strong> Lettuce \u00b7 Spinach \u00b7 Cucumber \u00b7 Zucchini<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:20px;margin:24px 0 10px\">\u274c Avoid completely<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\">Sugar \u00b7 Bread, rice, pasta, tortillas \u00b7 Juice \u00b7 Alcohol \u00b7 Fried or high-fat food<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_predien_phase2{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important}.vc_custom_alo_883_3{background-color: #ffffff !important; padding-top: 60px !important; padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\ud83d\udd35 Phase 2 \u2014 Clear Liquid Diet&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\"><em>After the pre-op diet, immediately before surgery.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06)\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#27ae60;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 12px\">\u2705 Allowed<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;list-style:none;padding-left:0;margin:0\">\n<li>\u2022 Water<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Sugar-free flavored water<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Fat-free broth (chicken, beef, fish)<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Sugar-free gelatin<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Tea (no sugar)<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Sugar-free water popsicles<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 1-3 whey protein shakes daily (with water)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06)\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#c0392b;font-size:20px;margin:0 0 12px\">\u274c Not allowed<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;list-style:none;padding-left:0;margin:0\">\n<li>\u2022 Milk or dairy products<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Creamy drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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Your protocol depends on your case.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:15px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/16196536739\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#25d366;color:#ffffff;padding:15px 35px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcf1 WhatsApp Nutritionist<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+16196536739\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ff9800;color:#ffffff;padding:15px 35px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px\">\ud83d\udcde Call USA<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_predien_hero{padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Pre-Op Bariatric Diet \u2014 Complete Guide&#8221; 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