Phase 1: Unsweetened Liquids and Protein Shakes Start When discharged home from the hospital Duration Until first post-op visit (one week after surgery) Instructions Liquids should be sipped slowly, stopping when full. Fluid goal Post-Operative Diet Phases It will take time to adjust to your smaller stomach and adopt healthier eating habits. The diet outlined below is designed to help you heal and embrace a new way of eating. Your surgeon will tell you when to move on to the next phase.
You may not be able to reach your fluid and protein goals right away. Just do your best. • Consume 64 oz (at least 8 cups per day) of sugar-free, noncaffeinated, nonalcoholic, noncarbonated liquids. • Aiming for 4 oz per hour will help you to pace yourself.
Protein goal Suggested fluids
60–80 g per day
• Protein shakes • Water • One sugar-free item per day (such as Jello or popsicle) • Herbal tea • Sugar-free beverages (Crystal Light, Fruit2o, Protein 2o) • Electrolyte beverages (Gatorade, PowerAde Zero, Propel) • Broth or clear soups; no creamy soups
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