Your surgeon will have you on a liquid- and soft-food-only diet for up to 10 days following your procedure: liquid-only for the first few days followed by the slow introduction of soft foods. After the first 10 days you will likely be allowed to transition into a mostly normal diet alo...
Day 2: Test pureed & soft solid foods Day 3: Test solid foods Talk with your surgeon to find which transition schedule they recommend. See ourBariatric Diet sectionfor more information about what you will eat after surgery. Water & Fluid Guidelines During Recovery It is important that you dri...
surgery. You’ll start with clear liquids for the first two days after your procedure, and add bariatric vitamins and broth or bouillon on your third day. Begin eating pureed food after 10 to 14 days; advance to a soft diet within a few more weeks, and then gradually reintroduce solid ...
I love this topic. It allows me to dig in deep and discuss nutrition and all the benefits of eating a diet of real food. So you have made up your mind and you are about to start the pre-op diet. You have all the foods lined up and your bariatric vitamins are set up and ready ...
Eat 4 to 6 meals that contain soft protein foods and soft vegetables and fruits. You can now have well-cooked, canned, or peeled fruits and vegetables. Eat about ½ cup of food for each meal. Eat protein foods first. Eat slowly and chew your food very well. Drink 48 to 64 ounces ...
In the four to six weeks after the procedure, you must consume a soft, mushy diet that is similar to your post-bariatric surgery diet. As the fasteners in your stomach begin to heal, you can start to eat more solid foods. Most people do not notice a difference in their satiety (feelin...
After all these surgeries, you will start resuming your normal diet slowly. You may start with clear liquids before moving to a soft diet. When you eventually resume your normal diet, you will need to eat smaller meals and chew your food well. Your bariatric dietician will guide yo...
You still will supplement with protein shakes, and aim to get protein and other nutrients from food as much as possible. At five to six weeks post-surgery, you will slowly integrate tougher textures such as soft fruit and cooked soft vegetables, as well as some grains. This phase lasts ...
At about two to four weeks following surgery, most patients can tolerate pureed diets (e.g., yogurt, soups, cottage cheese, eggs, protein shakes, and soft vegetables). Patients should generally eat about 3 oz. four to six times per day; drink water and sugar-free, clear liquids; stop ...
Your Diet Stages After You Have Gastric Bypass Surgery SECTION SUMMARY: Stage 1: You can drink clear liquids only (no food) Stage 2: You will add thicker drinks & smooth foods (no chunks) Stage 3: You will need to slowly test pureed & soft solid foods ...