December 24, 2008

Give me P! Give me an R! Give me an O…

PROTEIN. The single most important nutrient in your bariatric post-op care. Protein is the building blocks of overall health and holds the key to healing, repairing and bringing your body back to tip-top shape after surgery. The last thing you want to experience is protein deficiency (think muscle wasting and hair loss). But where there’s a will, there’s a way and Focus 28 will happily show you that way with their Baricare Post-Op Shakes.

You’ve got to stir it up

Usually, when I’m in need of a quick protein fix, I walk to my neighbourhood friendly Jugo Juice. Unfortunately, that may not be the healthiest alternative for bariatric patients. While doing your bariatric surgery homework and learning all the facts on proper nutrition, you may have stumbled on the importance of including the right amount of protein in your diet. According to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the daily intake of protein should be 70g for bariatric patients. But when your body is already riddle with an over abundance of numbers, body weight, body mass index, calories, servings, it may be a little difficult to keep in mind how much protein your body is getting. Why not grab a shake? But not just any shake, one of Focus 28’s bariatric post-op shake! Imagine indulging in a Creamy Custard Post-Op Shake and getting the energy and vitamins you need.

All for one, one for all

Honestly, young and old, we’re all creatures of habits. We stick to our own individual routines, trying not to deviate too much. We also share the common need to feed our bodies the proper nutrition and vitamins it requires. For bariatric patients, this need is also the difference between a successful weight loss surgery. Thanks to Baricare Post-Op Shakes, that road to recovery will be a tasty one.

Baricare Post-Op Shakes available from Focus 28

• Baricare Chocolate Post-Op Shake
• Baricare Creamy Custard Post-Op Shake
• Baricare Vanilla Post-Op Shake

Cheers,
Andy MacLellan