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Post-Surgical Diet
Your post-surgery diet will be a highly regimented program. You’ll meet with a dietitian before and after surgery, and will be given detailed written diet instructions to take home.
The Typical Diet Schedule
Stage I Diet: On the morning after surgery, once the UGI test is performed, you will start a clear liquid diet. This diet consists of sugar-free Jell-O, broth, and decaffeinated tea.
Stage II Diet: On day two, you’ll advance to a full- or nutrient-enriched liquid diet. You’ll be sent home on the Stage II diet and will remain on this diet until your initial postoperative visit about one week after surgery.
Stage III Diet: Consists of pureed food. You will be on Stage III foods for four to six weeks after the operation before advancing to Stage IV.
Stage IV Diet: Regular food. However, keep in mind that this food should be low in fat, low sugar, and with increased fiber.
The Pocket Guide for a Healthy Lifestyle after Bariatric Surgery
- Eat 3 small meals per day with 2 protein snacks in between.
- Four Tablespoons of solids, or 4oz by weight of food per meal. Always measure every meal.
- Choose foods wisely, your space in your pouch is limited.
- Natural foods are better than pre-packaged.
- Start every meal with a protein.
- Avoid white carbohydrates.
- High protein, low fat, low carbohydrate meals.
- No carbonated beverages.
- No caffeinated beverages.
- Do not do anything else while eating.
- Avoid distractions.
- Make every bite a conscious choice.
- Take 30 minutes to eat your meal.
- Chew to applesauce consistency.
- Remember the 30/30 rule.
- Drink at least 64 oz of calorie-free liquid everyday between meals.
- Exercise is an essential component of your weight loss, get up and MOVE!
- Renew your commitment every day, you are in control. Your success depends solely on your commitment to a healthier lifestyle.