Nutritional monitoring
Personalised guidance to optimise your recovery, protect your health and consolidate long-lasting results after a bariatric procedure.
Expert guidance for your new anatomy
Following surgery or the placement of a gastric balloon, our personalised programmes ensure a solid recovery and lasting habits.
Designed for bariatric patients
Each plan is tailored to your procedure and stage of recovery
Directed by Dr Verónica Ruiz
Postgraduate specialist in the comprehensive management of the patient
Step-by-step guidance
Ongoing support at every stage, from the liquid to the solid diet
Verónica Ruiz, MD, PhD, MSc
Dr Verónica Ruiz leads the centre's nutrition programme. With a postgraduate specialisation in nutrition and physical conditioning in bariatric surgery, she provides the clinical backing to consolidate the comprehensive success of your treatment.
PhD
Research into prevention, health promotion and long-term outcomes.
MSc
Healthcare quality, patient safety and multidisciplinary clinical governance.
Affiliations
International organisations dedicated to bariatric and metabolic surgery.
Postgraduate
Specialised in nutritional management and bariatric physical conditioning
Beyond the weight
Weight on its own does not tell the whole story. With the SECA mBCA 515 analyser, we obtain scientifically validated data.
Quick and accurate
Full measurement in less than 17 seconds
Metabolic assessment
Measures fat, muscle and water
Medical validation
Backed by international clinical studies
KNOW YOUR BODY COMPOSITION
Regular body composition analysis allows for changes to be detected early, your meal plan to be optimised, and effective fat loss to be ensured.
Step-by-step recovery
Every stage of the programme is meticulously planned to guide your adaptation process, protect your health and consolidate lasting habits.
1–4 weeks before
Phase 0: Preoperative preparation
Objective: reduce visceral fat and liver size to optimise surgery.
Meta Stabilise comorbidities through a high-protein plan
Postoperative week 1
Stage 1: Clear fluid diet
Objective: promote early hydration, healing and gastric protection.
Meta reduce nausea and promote a safe recovery with clear fluids
Postoperative week 2
Stage 2: Full liquid diet
Objective: introduce higher-density liquids and the calorie intake.
Meta initiate adequate protein intake, protecting the suture line
Post-operative weeks 3–4
Stage 3: Pureed diet
Objectiveprogress to smooth, high-protein textures.
Meta improve digestive tolerance and prevent nutritional deficiencies
Post-operative weeks 5–6
Phase 4: Bland diet
Objective: progress to soft and easy-to-chew foods.
Meta assess digestive tolerance and reinforce healthy habits
From week 7
Phase 5: Full feeding
Objective: gradually reintroduce foods of normal texture and consolidate habits.
Meta maintain metabolic control and promote fat loss
Long-term lifestyle
A balanced and protein-rich diet helps to preserve muscle mass, optimise metabolism and reduce weight regain
Each stage is supervised by Dr Verónica Ruiz to ensure a safe transition and lasting clinical results.
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Our patient results
Thousands of patients have trusted Dr Dick Manrique and his multidisciplinary team to transform their health, regain their confidence and improve their quality of life.
From the first appointment to post-bariatric care
His process goes beyond the procedure: comprehensive initial assessment and long-term multidisciplinary follow-up to sustain his progress and well-being
First appointment and assessment
Evaluate your case with Dr Dick Manrique's team to define your goals, clarify any questions and explore your treatment options
Personalised plan
Every patient is unique. We design a plan tailored to your health profile, lifestyle and long-term goals
Bariatric procedure
With an international career and reputation, Dr Dick Manrique performs his procedure with the utmost precision and safety
Continuous monitoring
Lasting results require follow-up; our team will support you after the procedure