Gastric Reduction (or other GI track sergies)

DESCRIPTION

• Any Procedaure that limits GI function. These may include:
• Stapling
• Lap-band
• Gastric bypass
• Gastrectomy
• Gastric resection (part or total removal of the stomach)
• Restricted digestion / absorption

POTENTIAL RISKS

Malnutrition, malabsorption, anemia, osteoporosis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, GI tract obstruction, severe weight loss, poor immune function, fatigue, and various other metabolic disorders.

REASON FOR SURGERY

These surgeries are often performed on the morbidly obese patient who is unable to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Other conditions that warrant this procedure are inflammatory or cancerous diseases of the GI tract.

TREATMENT RATIONALE

It is important to have optimal intake and absorption of nutrients including a good supply of complete proteins before the surgery to assist the healing process during the recovery period. consuming liquid VIBE that has over 100 mineral and vitamin micro-nutrients before and after the operation is very beneficial for the immune system and recovery.  Equally important, digestive enzymes prior to surgery may help reduce the risk of infections or complications that may occur as a result of food residue remaining in the GI tract. Additionally, they can support the effort to empty the stomach and GI tract of food residues and wastes that could possibly complicate the surgery. After the surgery, intake of food will be significantly reduced for an extended period of time. Therefore, the quality of food chosen as well as the digestion and absorption of those foods is extremely important. Furthermore, the use of digestive enzymes can reduce the production of gas and minimize the chance of reflux episodes.

**It is important to address the patient’s diet, exercise, and lifestyle on an individual basis and in regard to body type (see Digestive Balance Protocol). Support products are recommended as needed based on the patient’s condition. Enzyme therapy can be used safely in conjunction with other medical therapies.

**The FDA has not evaluated these statements. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

PROTOCOL (for Gastric Reduction)

*Mix powder in 4 ounces of a beverage (i.e., water or milk). Sip slowly throughout the day both during and between meals for nutritional and digestive support. Keep in mind that the goal is not to overwhelm the stomach or the GI tract, but to ensure good nutrient intake. Increase volume to 8 ounces only as tolerated. *Additional Support products can include TPP Digest, TPP Protease, TPP Probiotic, RepairZyme, Super CellZyme, TPP Inflammatory Control, and TPP Antioxidant. If these are desired, the capsules may be opened and the contents emptied into the above mixture.

NUTRITION

It is important to increase pre-op protein intake. Try to consume 1.0-1.2 grams of protein per kg of body weight daily (for a 150 lb person, this equals 60-80 grams of protein daily). Good sources of protein are fish, chicken, beef, lamb, milk, and eggs. Each provides approximately 7 grams of protein per 1 ounce serving.

*The above suggestions are intended as a basic guideline. It is always important to address the patient’s diet, exercise, and lifestyle on an individual basis and according to body type. Support products may be added as needed based on the patient’s condition. Enzyme therapy can and often should be used in conjunction with other therapies.

Pre-Surgery

Digest TPP 2 caps With every meal or snack

Protease TPP 1 cap With every meal or snack

Protease TPP 2 caps 2xday between meals

Probiotic TPP 2 caps At bedtime