It’s pretty important for everyone considering or who has had WLS to read food labels. Pre-Ops should be choosing foods using the Rule of 5 so they are prepared for picking the right foods after surgery. Post-ops need to always choose foods that have 5 or less grams of sugar and 5 or less grams of fat. To do otherwise will probably result in “Dumping” as well as setting up the patient for using weight gaining foods.
Here’s a picture of a typical food label with highlighted areas explaining what to look for:
Remember. The serving size is critical. If the label says the nutritional info is for 1/2 of a cup, if you eat a pint, you’re in serious trouble. If you want to practise reading labels, go here. Just click on any food link and it will take to your it’s food label.
This Food label is for Wheaties Cereal.