{"id":114,"date":"2022-01-13T23:43:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T07:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/?page_id=114"},"modified":"2025-12-08T12:03:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:03:58","slug":"nutrition-after-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/after-surgery\/nutrition-after-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition After Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642446824252{background-image: url(http:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-nutrition.webp?id=190) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Nutrition after surgery<\/span><\/h1>[vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-9&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;block-intro&#8221;]Nutrition after surgery can often seem daunting, but it really comes down to following a few key recommendations. Check out the tips, tools, and resources for healthy eating after surgery.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h5>On this page<\/h5>\n<p><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#post-surgery-meal-plan\">Post-surgery meal plan<\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#eating-after-surgery\">The fundamentals of eating after surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#caution-foods\">Caution foods after surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#post-surgery-meal-plan-stages\">Post-surgery meal plan stages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#choosing-protein-supplements\">Choosing protein supplements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#vitamins-minerals\">Post-surgery vitamin and mineral supplements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#meal-planning\">Meal planning and tracking<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6a717ab73dac9{animation-delay:1s;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn vcex_6a717ab73dac9\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-w-100\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-w-100\" alt=\"Healthy plates of food\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates-1536x640.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;post-surgery-meal-plan&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-8&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 class=\"h1\">Post-surgery meal plan<\/h2>\n<p>The Kaiser Permanente post-surgery meal plan is designed to be your guide to nutrition after metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgery gives you a brand new digestive tract, so you must treat it with care. Slowly reintroducing different textures and foods is important for helping your new digestive tract adjust, healing from surgery, maximizing weight loss, and making sure you are able to tolerate more foods in the long run. The four sections of the book provide everything you need to know about post-surgery nutrition.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#eating-after-surgery\">The fundamentals of eating after surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#caution-foods\">Caution foods after surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#post-surgery-meal-plan-stages\">Post-surgery meal plan stages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#choosing-protein-supplements\">Choosing protein supplements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"local-scroll\" href=\"#vitamins-minerals\">Post-surgery vitamin and mineral supplements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_1.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Post-Surgery Meal Plan handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy plates of food\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Post-Surgery Meal Plan        <\/h3>\n        <p>Guide for nutrition after surgery, including stage-specific guidance and quick references for caution foods, protein supplements, and vitamin and mineral supplements.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-banner-callout bg-lte-grey&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;eating-after-surgery&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"green\">The fundamentals<\/span><br \/>\nof eating after surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Surgery is only a tool. Lifestyle changes are the key to getting to and staying at a healthy weight and feeling your best after surgery. Be sure to follow the key fundamentals of eating after surgery to help you feel your best![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css_animation_delay=&#8221;.5&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-post-type-carousel vcex-module wpex-carousel wpex-carousel-post-type wpex-clr owl-carousel arrwstyle-slim arrwpos-abs vcex_6a717ab766eed\" data-wpex-carousel=\"{&quot;dots&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;slideBy&quot;:1,&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;responsive&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;480&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1},&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1},&quot;960&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1}},&quot;autoHeight&quot;:&quot;true&quot;}\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-155 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-31 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-eat-protein-first.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/eat-protein-first-at-meals\/\">Eat protein first at meals.\u202f\u00a0<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Protein helps with healing. It also helps to prevent loss of muscle mass, which is important for weight loss.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-168 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-31 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-take-your-vitamins.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/take-your-vitamin-and-mineral-supplements-every-day\/\">Take your vitamin and mineral supplements every day.\u202f\u00a0<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Surgery changes the way your body absorbs nutrients and decreases the amount of food you can eat. <strong>You must take vitamin and mineral supplements for the rest of your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-169 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-31 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-drink-liquids.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/drink-enough-fluid-at-least-64-ounces-or-8-cups-a-day-to-avoid-dehydration-and-constipation\/\">Drink enough fluids (at least 64 ounces or 8 cups a day) to avoid dehydration and constipation.<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Dehydration is the number one cause of hospital readmission after metabolic and bariatric surgery. To meet your needs, you must sip fluids throughout the day. For hydration tips and infused water recipes, check out pages 64 to 65 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/natl\/home\/refcontainerpage.dam.nohf.public.html?damrefpath=\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e.pdf&amp;accessvia=scal_options\">Options Workshop Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-170 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-31 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"133\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-follow-meal-plan.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/follow-the-meal-plan-stages-after-surgery\/\">Follow the meal plan stages after surgery.\u202f<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Following the meal plan after surgery helps to reintroduce food in a healthy and safe way that reduces complications and promotes long-term weight loss.\u202f <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-171 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-31 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-eat-slowly.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/eat-slowly-and-chew-small-bites-of-food-well-it-should-take-30-minutes-for-each-meal\/\">Eat slowly and chew small bites of food well. It should take 30 minutes for each meal.\u202f<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Eating slowly and chewing your food helps to avoid complications like vomiting and dumping syndrome, which happen\u202fwhen foods and liquids enter your small intestine rapidly and in larger amounts than normal. This causes nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and diarrhea.\u202f <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-172 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-31 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-plan-your-meals.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/plan-your-eating-snacks-can-be-healthy-when-well-planned\/\">Plan your eating. Snacks can be healthy when well planned.\u202f<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Because the size of your stomach is so small after surgery, you can only eat so much. Therefore, it\u2019s important to make sure you get the nutrients you need. By planning your meals and snacks, you are more likely to be successful with long-term weight loss and feeling full and satisfied.\u202f <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-173 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-33 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"133\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-avoid-liquid-calories.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/avoid-liquid-calories\/\">Avoid liquid calories.\u202f<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Your calorie intake will be very limited after surgery, which should help you lose weight quickly. Don\u2019t work against your surgery by drinking liquid calories like juices, alcohol, sweetened coffee drinks, soda, and\u202faguas\u202ffrescas (horchata,\u202ftamarindo, and\u202fjamaica). Make every calorie count by focusing on protein from food and supplements, fruits, and vegetables.\u202f <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-174 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-33 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"133\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-avoid-sugar.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/avoid-sugar-foods-and-drinks-with-sugar-and-concentrated-sweets\/\">Avoid sugar, foods and drinks with sugar, and concentrated sweets.\u202f<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Sugar is the ultimate empty calorie. It can cause your blood sugar to spike, followed by a sudden drop, which can increase hunger pangs. It can also cause dumping syndrome. <strong>Avoid sugar and any foods that list sugar in the first three ingredients whenever possible.\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-175 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-33 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"133\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-eat-and-drink-at-same-time.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/do-not-eat-and-drink-at-the-same-time\/\">Do not eat and drink at the same time.\u202f<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Liquids flush the solid food out of your stomach before you get the sensation of being full. That means you eat more, and the weight won\u2019t come off as fast. Eating and drinking at the same time can also cause stomach pain and\/or vomiting. Sip liquids between meals, not with meals. <strong>Avoid drinking anything both 30 minutes before and after a meal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-176 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-33 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"133\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-no-straws-gum.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/dont-use-straws-drink-carbonated-beverages-or-chew-gum\/\">Don\u2019t use straws, drink carbonated beverages, or chew gum.\u202f<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>These can cause you to swallow too much air, which can cause stomach pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-177 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-33 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"133\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-limit-starches.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/limit-starches-bagels-cereal-crackers-noodles-pretzels\/\">Limit starches (bagels, cereal, crackers, noodles, pretzels).<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Starches like rice, bread, and pasta can expand in the stomach, which can cause pain and discomfort. These foods can cause a blockage or take up too much space in the stomach, which can reduce your intake of protein.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-178 type-content_cards has-media content_card_background_color-33 content_card_categories-32\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><img width=\"133\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/i-avoid-larger-meals.svg\" class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/avoid-larger-meals\/\">Avoid larger meals.\u202f<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Remember that your stomach can only hold a few tablespoons after surgery. Eating too much can stretch your pouch. In time, it will hold about 1 to 1\u00bd cups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; local_scroll_id=&#8221;caution-foods&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-10&#8243;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"drk-pink\">Caution foods<\/span> after surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Many people worry whether life after surgery will mean that they\u2019re restricted in everything they can eat. This isn\u2019t true! Following the post-surgery meal plan will help make sure you can still enjoy many of your favorite foods. As you move through the stages of the post-surgery meal plan, you will learn which foods work for you. However, there are some key foods and drinks to be cautious of for the rest of your life. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6a717ab7988b3 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:300px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn vcex_6a717ab7988b3\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/g-Shopping-basket.svg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr drk-pink-toggle\"><script>\njQuery(document).ready(function () {\n    \/\/ FAQs Accordion \n    jQuery(\"#accordion-faq-caution-foods-after-surgery\").find(\".accordion-toggle\").click(function () {\n        var openAccordionHeight = jQuery(this).parent().prevAll(\".active\").children().eq(1).outerHeight() + 15;\n        jQuery(this).parent().toggleClass(\"active\").siblings().removeClass(\"active\");\n        jQuery(this).next().slideToggle(\"fast\");\n        jQuery(\"#accordion-faq-caution-foods-after-surgery .accordion-content\").not(jQuery(this).next()).slideUp(\"fast\");\n    });\n});\n\t<\/script>\n   <div id=\"accordion-faq-caution-foods-after-surgery\">\n     \n   <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Foods that may cause weight gain and dumping syndrome<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Eating these foods can make you very uncomfortable and lead to diarrhea and vomiting. While eating too much of any food can cause weight gain, the high-fat foods on this list can have major health impacts.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-2-cols\">\n<li>Alcohol*<\/li>\n<li>Bacon<\/li>\n<li>Cake (especially the sugary frosting)<\/li>\n<li>Candy<\/li>\n<li>Coffee drinks*<\/li>\n<li>Cookies<\/li>\n<li>Creamy sauces<\/li>\n<li>Doughnuts<\/li>\n<li>Fast food<\/li>\n<li>French fries<\/li>\n<li>Fried foods<\/li>\n<li>Frozen yogurt<\/li>\n<li>Hamburgers<\/li>\n<li>Hash browns<\/li>\n<li>High-fat cheeses<\/li>\n<li>Horchata<\/li>\n<li>Hot dogs\/sausages<\/li>\n<li>Ice cream<\/li>\n<li>Juice<\/li>\n<li>Juice smoothies<\/li>\n<li>Mayonnaise<\/li>\n<li>Milkshakes<\/li>\n<li>Pan dulce<\/li>\n<li>Pastries<\/li>\n<li>Pizza<\/li>\n<li>Pork rinds\/chicharrones<\/li>\n<li>Potato chips<\/li>\n<li>Refrescos<\/li>\n<li>Soda<\/li>\n<li>Spicy foods<\/li>\n<li>Sports\/energy drinks (zero- or low-calorie sports drinks are OK)<\/li>\n<li>Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, isomalt)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>*See caution notes on coffee and alcohol below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Foods that may cause bloating, pain, and acid reflux<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Alcohol*<\/li>\n<li>Caffeine*<\/li>\n<li>Carbonated\/fizzy drinks (soda, sparkling water)<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate<\/li>\n<li>Fatty\/greasy foods<\/li>\n<li>Spicy food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>*See caution notes on coffee and alcohol below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Foods that may cause a blockage<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>These foods can block the connection between the stomach and small intestine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Celery, raw (cooked in soup is OK)<\/li>\n<li>Coconut<\/li>\n<li>Corn<\/li>\n<li>Dried fruit<\/li>\n<li>Hot dog\/sausage skins<\/li>\n<li>Nuts\/seeds<\/li>\n<li>Popcorn<\/li>\n<li>Potato skins (for at least 6 months after surgery)<\/li>\n<li>Skins\/seeds of fruits and vegetables (for at least 6 months after surgery)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid:<\/strong>\u00a0Gum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Foods with limited nutritional value and may cause complications<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>These foods have limited nutritional value, may cause pain and discomfort, and take up a lot of space in your tiny stomach pouch. This leaves less room for the important nutrients you need to get after surgery. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-2-cols\">\n<li>Bagels<\/li>\n<li>Biscuits<\/li>\n<li>Bread<\/li>\n<li>Croissants<\/li>\n<li>French toast<\/li>\n<li>Granola<\/li>\n<li>Muffins<\/li>\n<li>Pancakes<\/li>\n<li>Pasta<\/li>\n<li>Pita bread<\/li>\n<li>Rice cakes<\/li>\n<li>Rolls<\/li>\n<li>Stuffing<\/li>\n<li>Waffles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow the\u00a0<a href=\"#post-surgery-meal-plan\" class=\"local-scroll\">post-surgery meal plan<\/a>\u00a0to learn how to incorporate small amounts of starches back into your diet at the right time.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Caution note on alcohol<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Overall, it\u2019s recommended that you\u00a0<strong>avoid all alcohol<\/strong>\u00a0(beer, wine, liquor, cocktails) after surgery.<\/p>\n<h4>Why?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Alcohol is high in calories. It can reduce weight loss and lead to weight gain.<\/li>\n<li>Tolerance of alcohol changes. It\u2019s absorbed much faster into the bloodstream and stays in your system longer.<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol may increase the risk of an ulcer.<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol increases the risk for low blood sugar (a dangerous condition that can lead to loss of consciousness, and brain or nerve damage).<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol can increase the risk for developing a new addiction, especially in people with a history of addiction.<\/li>\n<li>One in five patients develop alcohol-use disorder within 7 years after surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-wrap\">\n<div class=\"accordion-toggle\"><p>Caution note on caffeine<\/p><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Some surgeons recommend that caffeine in all forms (coffee, tea, energy drinks) be\u00a0<strong>avoided forever<\/strong>\u00a0after surgery. Others say that<strong>\u00a0small amounts<\/strong>\u00a0can be allowed starting in stage 4 of the post-surgery meal plan or later, when you are able to get all your fluid requirements.<\/p>\n<h4>Why?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Caffeine causes the body to increase urination and the flushing of water out of the body. Too much caffeine can lead to dehydration, which you are already at high risk for after surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Caffeine drinks are often acidic, which can cause irritation to your stomach.<\/li>\n<li>Caffeine can reduce absorption of some vitamins and minerals because your digestive system has changed.<\/li>\n<li>Caffeine often comes paired with sugary, high-calorie drinks, which can lead to weight gain and\/or dumping syndrome.<\/li>\n<li>Too much caffeine can cause digestive issues, which can lead to diarrhea or gastric reflux.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>While caffeine recommendations vary by surgeon, here are some general tips to follow if you do choose to drink caffeine:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid caffeine until at least stage 4 (5 to 6 weeks after surgery).<\/li>\n<li>Consider avoiding or limiting decaf coffee as well. It contains small amounts of caffeine and tannins that can block the absorption of some vitamins and minerals.<\/li>\n<li>Limit coffee or tea to 1 small cup (12 ounces or 200 mg of caffeine) a day and observe your tolerance. Stay hydrated. Aim for 64 ounces (8 cups) of no-calorie, noncaffeinated drinks a day.<\/li>\n<li>Take all your recommended vitamin and mineral supplements, but avoid taking them with caffeinated drinks like coffee or tea.\u00a0<strong>Don\u2019t take your supplements within 2 hours of a caffeinated drink.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Be mindful of what you add to coffee or tea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-banner-callout bg-lte-grey&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;post-surgery-meal-plan-stages&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-8&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85172842 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85172842 BCX0\">Post-surgery meal plan stages<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW85172842 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116018319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116018319 BCX0\">In the first year after surgery, it\u2019s critically important to follow the stage-based meal plan recommended by Kaiser Permanente to slowly reintroduce the best types of foods back into your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW116018319 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; el_class=&#8221;list-blocks&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"inner\"><strong>1<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Days 1 to 3<\/strong><br \/>\nClear liquids and protein drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"inner\"><strong>2<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Days 4 to 14<\/strong><br \/>\nFull liquid and protein supplements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"inner\"><strong>3<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Weeks 3 to 4<\/strong><br \/>\nBlended and pureed food<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"inner\"><strong>4<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Weeks 5 to 6<\/strong><br \/>\nSoft foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"inner\"><strong>5<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Weeks 7 to 12<\/strong><br \/>\nEarly transition to solid foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"inner\"><strong>6<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Months 3 to 6<\/strong><br \/>\nLater transition to solid foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"inner\"><strong>7<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Months 7 to 12<\/strong><br \/>\nEarly healthy meal plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"inner\"><strong>8<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lifelong<\/strong><br \/>\nHealthy meal plan for life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_1.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Post-Surgery Meal Plan handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy plates of food\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Post-Surgery Meal Plan        <\/h3>\n        <p>Guide for nutrition after surgery, including stage-specific guidance and quick references for caution foods, protein supplements, and vitamin and mineral supplements.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;sm-text&#8221;]<em>Post-Surgery Meal Plan (refer to section 3, page 8)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Get stage-specific recipes<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap recipe\">\n\t\t\t          <a href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/recipes\/\" title=\"Go to the Healthy Recipes for After Surgery recipe\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-dessert-recipes.webp\" alt=\"Healthy dessert parfait\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Recipe<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Healthy Recipes for After Surgery        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore recipes designed to support you at each stage of your recovery from metabolic and bariatric surgery.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; local_scroll_id=&#8221;choosing-protein-supplements&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-5&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Choosing <span class=\"teal\">protein supplements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the first few weeks after surgery, you will not be eating solid foods. Most of your protein will come from protein supplements. As your body heals and your stomach pouch adjusts, you will get more protein from food. However, most people who have had surgery continue to use at least 1 protein supplement a day for life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3>What should you look for in a protein supplement?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text]<style>.vcex-post-type-carousel.vcex_6a717ab7b1ce2{animation-delay:.5s;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-post-type-carousel vcex-module wpex-carousel wpex-carousel-post-type wpex-clr owl-carousel arrwstyle-slim arrwpos-abs  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn vcex_6a717ab7c3c0f vcex_6a717ab7b1ce2\" data-wpex-carousel=\"{&quot;dots&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;slideBy&quot;:1,&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;responsive&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;480&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1},&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1},&quot;960&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1}},&quot;autoHeight&quot;:&quot;true&quot;}\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-493 type-content_cards no-media content_card_background_color-35 content_card_categories-34\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/post-surgery-days-1-to-3-clear-protein-supplements\/\">Post-Surgery Days 1 to 3: Clear Protein Supplements<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>The first few days after surgery, you will need to have clear liquids only, so you will be choosing clear protein supplements. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide wpex-clr entry post-494 type-content_cards no-media content_card_background_color-35 content_card_categories-34\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-details entry-details wpex-boxed wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/content_cards\/post-surgery-day-4-protein-supplements\/\">Post-Surgery Day 4+: Protein Supplements<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Starting in Stage 2 of the meal plan, use the guide below to pick your protein supplement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Serving Size:<\/strong> All information is for 1 serving<\/p>\n<p><strong>Calories:<\/strong> Less than 200<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fat:<\/strong> Less than 4g<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> Less than 6g<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protein:<\/strong> At least 20 to 30g<\/p>\n<h4>Protein Source<\/h4>\n<p><strong class=\"green\">Choose:<\/strong> Protein isolate (whey or soy) or protein concentrate (whey, soy, milk, or egg)<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"drk-pink\">Avoid:<\/strong> Collagen, collagenic protein isolate, hydrolyzed collagen<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;text-center&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Options Resource Guide handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg\" alt=\"Six members smiling\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Options Resource Guide        <\/h3>\n        <p><span data-teams=\"true\">The Options Resource Guide is your guide to metabolic and bariatric surgery preparation and long-term support at Kaiser Permanente.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;sm-text&#8221;]<em>For more information on protein supplements, explore pages 54 to 55 of the\u202fOptions Workshop Guide.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-banner-callout bg-lte-grey bot&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;vitamins-minerals&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-5&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Post-surgery <span class=\"purple\">vitamins and minerals<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surgery changes the way the body absorbs vitamins and minerals. This makes it important to take vitamin and mineral supplements to stay healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have gastric sleeve or bypass, you must take vitamin and mineral supplements for the rest of your life. Check out the Post-Surgery Vitamin and Minerals Supplement Guide, which breaks down everything you need to know.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_6.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Post-Surgery Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Guide handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-vitamins.webp\" alt=\"Vitamin and mineral supplements\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Post-Surgery Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Guide        <\/h3>\n        <p>Surgery changes the way the body absorbs vitamins and minerals. Use this guide as a quick reference on important vitamin and mineral supplements.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1645211636448{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"block-callout\">\n<div class=\"block-callout-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-498\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/callout-recipes.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/callout-recipes.webp 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/callout-recipes-300x113.webp 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/callout-recipes-1024x384.webp 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/callout-recipes-768x288.webp 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/callout-recipes-1536x576.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-callout-content\">\n<h2>Don\u2019t feel deprived<\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways you can make some of your favorite foods healthier. Explore recipes designed to support you at each stage of your recovery from metabolic and bariatric surgery.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/recipes\/\">Check out stage-specific recipes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; local_scroll_id=&#8221;meal-planning&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-section&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-5&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Meal <span class=\"blue\">planning and tracking<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-501\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/g-grocery-cart.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"222\" \/>Planning and tracking are powerful tools when it comes to making any behavior change. Whether you use an online app or the Lifestyle Log, planning and tracking can help you take small steps toward bigger changes, like healthy eating.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you don\u2019t have to track every day. Maybe you\u2019ll track habits for a few days every once in a while to identify habits or patterns that may not be serving you. Or maybe you\u2019ll plan and track every day to provide daily inspiration when you meet your goals. Make these tools work for you![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Meal planning<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use cookbooks or online recipes to plan several main meals.<\/li>\n<li>Plan some quick meals or double some recipes that freeze well for busy nights.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you have the ingredients you need for your recipes by using lists.<\/li>\n<li>List foods that you use to make all meals and snacks. Include plenty of fruits and vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>Post this list on the refrigerator. Add to it as you think of more things you need.<\/li>\n<li>Take the list to the store to do your weekly shopping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-4&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Daily Lifestyle Log<\/h3>\n<p>Keeping track of your progress toward a goal, even if only for a few days a week, can help you focus on clear goals, get motivated, identify patterns or habits, and see your progress. This simple tracking log is designed for our members who have had metabolic and bariatric surgery.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.vcex-shortcode.vcex_6a717ab7c7a61{animation-delay:.5s;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInUp fadeInUp vcex_6a717ab7c7a61\"><div class=\"resources-container single\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/natl\/home\/refcontainerpage.dam.nohf.public.html?damrefpath=\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_12.pdf&accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Daily Lifestyle Log handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Eating-for-Teens.webp\" alt=\"Father cooking with kids\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\"> \n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Daily Lifestyle Log        <\/h3>\n        <p>This tracking log is designed to help you plan and monitor your healthy lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;block-section bg-lte-grey&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Looking for more support?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"resources-container four-items\">\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_6.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Post-Surgery Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Guide handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-vitamins.webp\" alt=\"Vitamin and mineral supplements\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Post-Surgery Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Guide        <\/h3>\n        <p>Surgery changes the way the body absorbs vitamins and minerals. Use this guide as a quick reference on important vitamin and mineral supplements.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_1.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Post-Surgery Meal Plan handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/plates.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy plates of food\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Post-Surgery Meal Plan        <\/h3>\n        <p>Guide for nutrition after surgery, including stage-specific guidance and quick references for caution foods, protein supplements, and vitamin and mineral supplements.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/healthy.kaiserpermanente.org\/health-wellness\/mental-health\/tools-resources\/digital\" title=\"Go to the Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Apps website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Mental-health-and-emotional-wellness-apps.webp\" alt=\"Woman looking at phone at laundromat\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Apps        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore a collection of mental health and emotional wellness apps (available to Kaiser Permanente members).<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/thrive.kaiserpermanente.org\/care-near-you\/southern-california\/mental-wellness\/\" title=\"Go to the Mental Health and Wellness at Kaiser Permanente website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Mental-Health-and-Wellness-at-KP.webp\" alt=\"Woman meditating by tree in park\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Mental Health and Wellness at Kaiser Permanente        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore more resources offered by Kaiser Permanente to help support your mental health and wellness.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/health-wellness\/alcohol-your-health\/\" title=\"Go to the Alcohol, Drug Use, and Your Health website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-alcohol.webp\" alt=\"Man pouring bottle into glass\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Alcohol, Drug Use, and Your Health        <\/h3>\n        <p>Alcohol is not recommended after surgery. It\u2019s important to get help if you\u2019re struggling with any substance abuse before or after surgery.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/natl\/home\/refcontainerpage.dam.nohf.public.html?damrefpath=\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_12.pdf&accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Daily Lifestyle Log handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-Eating-for-Teens.webp\" alt=\"Father cooking with kids\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Daily Lifestyle Log        <\/h3>\n        <p>This tracking log is designed to help you plan and monitor your healthy lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap video\">\n\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/exercise-videos\/\" title=\"Go to Exercise Videos videos\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-healthy-balance.webp\" alt=\"Woman exercising\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Video<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Exercise Videos        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore the gallery of short exercise videos designed with your needs in mind.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap recipe\">\n\t\t\t          <a href=\"\/options\/wellness-tools\/recipes\/\" title=\"Go to the Healthy Recipes for After Surgery recipe\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-Healthy-dessert-recipes.webp\" alt=\"Healthy dessert parfait\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Recipe<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Healthy Recipes for After Surgery        <\/h3>\n        <p>Explore recipes designed to support you at each stage of your recovery from metabolic and bariatric surgery.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap wallet_card\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/natl\/home\/refcontainerpage.dam.nohf.public.html?damrefpath=\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_10.pdf&accessvia=scal_options\" title=\"Go to the Quick Tips for Dining Out Wallet Card wallet card\" target=\"_blank\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-dining-out.webp\" alt=\"Man dancing with woman on street\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Wallet Card<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Quick Tips for Dining Out Wallet Card        <\/h3>\n        <p>Quick reference for dining out after surgery.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap handout\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\t\" title=\"Go to the Options Resource Guide handout\" class=\"gtm-handout\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg\" alt=\"Six members smiling\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Handout<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Options Resource Guide        <\/h3>\n        <p><span data-teams=\"true\">The Options Resource Guide is your guide to metabolic and bariatric surgery preparation and long-term support at Kaiser Permanente.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap website\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/our-programs\/\" title=\"Go to the Center for Healthy Living Programs website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gtm-website\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-programs.webp\" alt=\"Group therapy session\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p class=\"meta\">Website<\/p>\n                        <h3>\n          Center for Healthy Living Programs        <\/h3>\n        <p>If you thrive in a group along with others working on similar goals, the Center for Healthy Living offers Kaiser Permanente members a variety of workshops online or in person (check with your local area for availability) to support you.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a> <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"resource-item\" role=\"article\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"resource-wrap wallet_card\">\n\t\t\t           <a href=\"https:\/\/cl.kp.org\/content\/dam\/clinicallibrary\/scal\/mem_ed\/healthed\/options\/chl035e_11.pdf?public=true&amp;accessvia=scal_options\" title=\"Go to the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Wallet Card wallet card\" target=\"_blank\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"resource-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/02\/p-wallet-card.webp\" alt=\"Desk with lunch and laptop\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource-content\">\n        <!--Meta for assets type -->\n                        <p 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