Clinical impact of Mediterranean-enriched-protein diet on liver size, visceral fat, fat mass, and fat-free mass in patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy

Effect of Randomisation to 6-Month Mediterranean versus Low-Fat Diet Intervention on Inflammation and Adiposity in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease; Preliminary Results of the AUSMED Heart Trial

“…The lower waist circumference observed in participants with greatest MedDiet adherence in this study was associated with a reduction in SAT area, but not VAT area. Two previous studies [84,85] reported a significant reduction in markers of VAT (measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis or ultrasound) following MedDiet intervention. One of these studies also demonstrated that MedDiet intervention did not significantly impact subcutaneous fat [84].…”

Patient adherence in following a prescribed diet and micronutrient supplements after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: our experience during 1 year of follow‐up

“…In accordance with the nutritional guidelines for the surgical weight loss patient , after discharge on the sixth post‐operative day, patients followed a diet specifically devised for LSG recipients: a liquid diet that was changed to a puree‐based diet after 10–15 days and to a soft solid food diet after an additional 3–4 weeks. One month after the surgery, patients were instructed to follow a Mediterranean protein enriched diet (MPED), which we recently demonstrated to be useful in determining a significant reduction in body weight, fat mass and visceral mass without a significant loss of fat‐free mass . MPED food plans were developed using nutrigeo , version 8 (Progeo, Ascoli Piceno, Italy) by assigning a specific quantity to individual food items.…”

Nonsurgical management of multiple splenic abscesses in an obese patient that underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: case report and review of literature

“…At discharge, a daily oral proton pump inhibitor (Pantoprazole 40 mg) was prescribed for another month together with an oral antibiotic (Levofloxacin 500 mg, every 12 h) for a week. In addition, the patient was instructed to regularly follow a balanced diet 8 associated with daily vitamins and mineral supplements.…”