ViSalus shake liquid diets for Lap-band and Gastric Plication Surgery patients
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ViSalus protein supplements are an excellent post-op food source. ViSalus protein supplement is a thick liquid that will help you feel full, and allow you to lose weight. ViSalus comes in five flavors (Strawberry Phyto Power, Banana Energy Charge, Peach Complexion Care, Chocolate Cardia Care and Orange Everyday Defense). We allow our patients to use ViSalus for the first week after surgery. We recommend it be used over the first six weeks after Lap-band surgery. ViSalus protein supplements are available through our office.
CLEAR LIQUID DIET
The ViSalus flavors mixed as suggested are allowed on a Clear Liquid Diet
- ViSalus (any flavor) mixed in water
- ViSalus Unflavored mixed in Clear Liquid beverages
- ViSalus Hi-Protein Jell-O Recipe
FULL LIQUID DIET
All ViSalus shake flavors mixed as suggested below are allowed on a Full Liquid Diet
- ViSalus mixed in skim milk, soy milk or Lactaid milk or (not hot) coffee -- decaf or regular.
- Unflavored ViSalus mixed in orange flavored beverages or juices for a dreamsicle taste.
- Strawberry ViSalus mixed in water, sugar free lemonade or skim milk, soy milk or Lactaid milk.
- Unflavored ViSalus mixed in beverages (e.g. Crystal Light), warm soups.
- ViSalus Vi-Shape Shake Mix mixed in cereals such as cream of wheat or oatmeal.
- ViSalus Hi-Protein Jell-O Recipe
- ViSalus Hi-Protein Pudding Recipe
PUREED FOOD DIET
Any of the ViSalus choices from the clear liquid or full diet are allowed on a pureed diet.
SOFT FOOD DIET
All of the ViSalus choices from the above are allowed on a Soft diet.
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REGULAR FOOD DIET
To prevent weight regain, use 2-4 scoops of ViSalus daily on an on-going long term basis.
ViSalus meal supplement - frequently asked questions
Do other shakes work as well as ViSalus?
They do - although this shake tastes the best, costs the least, and provides all your nutrition. Since it is shipped to your house you don’t have to pick it up. Since we know what it contains, we know that you will like the taste - or find a recipe you will like. Be careful, many shakes have lots of calories in them, and give way too much protein. The Vi-Shake gives you 12 grams per shake- which is ideal for 3 times a day.
Can I mix in fruit and vegetables with ViSalus?
Yes you can. Use a good blender so that they are easily blended in with the shake and you can get a lot more nutrition. One of our patients discovered using a juicer and juicing vegetables and fruits then mixing it with the shake did wonders for her.
ViSalus has a 90 day challenge - can I join that?
Yes you can - and there are prizes and ViSalus has its own support. I encourage you to join it!
Can I continue to use ViSalus shakes after doing my post-op full liquids for 3 weeks?
Yes you can. Many use the shakes to help bridge the time between meals - to curb hunger. You can take ViSalus on the road with you for a meal substitute when you travel. Although you can use it no more than twice a day after the three week post-op period.
This diet does not provide adequate vitamins and minerals to meet daily requirements. A multi-vitamin is recommended daily. If milk intake is limited, Calcium supplementation is recommended
