Nutrition Therapy
Approximately 2 weeks after Surgery
Guidelines
- Chew, chew, chew! You cannot over-chew your food.
- Drink, drink, drink! But do not drink while eating. Wait at least 30 minutes after a meal before drinking fluids. When you do drink, sip—don’t gulp or use straws. Do not drink alcohol.
- Stop eating when you feel full. If you keep eating, you may vomit. Overeating also stretches the pouch and may keep you from losing weight.
- Get enough protein. At meals, always eat protein first. Continue to use a liquid protein supplement.
- Eat several small meals every day.
- Take your vitamins every day.
Recommended Foods after Surgery
High-Protein Foods
- Light (low-sugar) yogurt
- Low-fat cottage cheese
- Shredded low-fat cheese
- Tuna packed in water
- Crab, fish, scallops, and oysters (avoid fried)
- Skinless chicken or turkey, cooked until very tender and cut into small pieces
- Lean pork or beef, cooked until very tender and cut in small pieces
- Beans and lentils
- Low-fat deli meats
Other Healthy Choices
- Cream of wheat, oatmeal, or Malt-o-Meal with added protein powder
- Cold cereal soaked in milk until soggy
- Cooked tender vegetables without peels or seeds
- Ripe banana; fruit canned in its own juice or water (not canned in syrup)
- Low-fat soups with added protein powder or strained meat
One-Day Sample Menu
Take 15 minutes to eat each meal. Do not drink fluids at meals or for 30 minutes
after the meal.
7:00 am | 1 egg, poached or scrambled without added fat ½ cup oatmeal with 1 scoop protein powder 1 chewable multivitamin tablet |
8:00 am | 1 cup skim milk—Sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes) |
9:00 am | 1 cup decaffeinated coffee—sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes) |
10:00 am | 1 cup liquid protein supplement—Sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes). |
11:00 am | 1 cup sugar-free lemonade—Sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes) |
12:00 Noon |
2 to 3 tablespoons strained beef 2 tablespoons mashed potatoes 2 tablespoons pureed green beans 1 chewable calcium tablet |
1:00 pm | 1 cup water—Sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes) |
2:00 pm | 1 cup decaffeinated tea with sugar substitute—Sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes) |
3:00 pm | 1 cup liquid protein supplement—sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes) |
5:00 pm | 2 to 3 tablespoons strained turkey 2 tablespoons mashed potato 2 tablespoons pureed carrots 1 chewable multivitamin tablet |
6:00 pm | ½ cup sugar-free instant pudding, made with 1 scoop protein powder |
7:00 pm | 1 cup liquid protein supplement—sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes) |
8:00 pm | 1 cup water—Sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes) |
9:00 pm | ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce with a sprinkle of cinnamon 1 chewable calcium tablet |
10:00 pm | 1 cup water—Sip slowly (¼ cup every 15 minutes) |