Phase 2: Soft Textures
Start
After completing your first phase of unsweetened liquids and protein drink supplements Until next diet advancement, as determined by your surgeon or dietician
Duration
Instructions
3 meals a day: • Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner No snacking
Continue drinking the liquids and slowly begin to introduce soft-textured foods. As you increase your food intake, you may gradually decrease the protein shakes. Begin introducing new varieties of soft foods. Pay attention to the texture, making sure it is soft. Aim for more than 48–60 oz (at least 8 cups per day) of sugar-free, noncarbonated noncaffeinated, nonalcoholic liquids. At least 12 oz of beverages should contain electrolytes.
Fluid goal
Protein goal
60–80 g a day
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