Liquid Phase For Post Weight Loss Surgery

Disclaimer: Remember post-op nutritional plans vary. My sister had the same surgery with a different doctor and we had very different plans. Dr's often adjust based on anecdotal evidence, experience, individual patients health needs or history. Here are the ASMBS Allied Health Nutritional Guidelines for the Surgical Weight Loss Patient and 2016 update.

ALWAYS check with your medical posse first. There is a difference between clear liquids and full liquids. This post lists both. There's not much you can do but survive this part of the journey. The liquids through pureed/soft food phase are miserable and until you start eating "real food" again you will feel like a patient. It gets better I promise. 1 store carries them or you can do the old Dixie cup, foil and wooden stick trick but I love these molds.

You can pour leftover SF drinks in and make your own popsicles. If you want to take your popsicles on the go these popsicle baggies are pretty cool. Ice Cube Trays - You will be opening boxes of broth or making homemade broth (great to do a couple of nights before surgery), pour the remainder of the box into an ice cube tray and freeze. When frozen unmold and put in a freezer Ziploc bag. Nuke one or 2 cubes as needed. 1 or 2 cubes crazy? It will freak you out for a bit.

Measuring cups and food scale - When our nerves are healing we may not be getting the signal or feeling of fullness, as RNYers we also have a bypassed pyloric valve so fluids flow on through. Post-ops often question "Did they even do surgery?" when they don't feel restriction, you will know you had it during solids.

Trust me. Remember I said this the first day you eat chicken. It's important you eat the appropriate portion sizes (your Dr. will provide you this info at each food phase) things like measuring cups, little portion cups and a food scale can help. Blender Bottle for shaking up protein powder shakes and Travel "sippy-cup style" Mugs which sort of skims foam off protein shakes as you drink them, foam can sometimes make you more gassy early on.

Sugar Free Drinks - look for non-carbonated, caffeine free (most programs clear you for both in moderation after a time) I love the little sticks that can go in water: crystal light style. Dehydration is one of the main reasons for readmission to the hospital post-op so don't let it happen to you. Sugar-Free Jello (packets and refrigerated cups) - seems thicker than "liquid" but generally is OK and when you are allowed yogurt try one of my favorite recipes: Fluff Stuff or Protein Jello Shots.

Popsicles - Sugar-Free Popsicles will be your best friend, crunch factor. Bone Broth (more protein) Pacific Organic Bone Broth comes in some fun flavors: Turkey with Rosemary, Sage & Thyme, Chicken with Ginger, Chicken with Lemongrass and Chicken Original. Protein Soups - A few companies make savory protein powders now.

Celebrate Vitamins (see link on the left) makes a Chicken Soup and Tomato Soup version. Strained Cream Soups - Just make sure there are no solid chunks of veggies or meats, pour through a fine mesh strainer. Unflavored Protein Powders - These are not without flavor (just without chocolate or vanilla type flavors) so you can mix in drinks/soups/food when you are on the next stage and bump up protein grams. 16 grams of protein per 8 oz. serving. You can add Sugar Free Syrups to change the flavor up.

More Money Saving Tips. Protein Shakes - Look for low carb, low calorie, whey protein isolate is best for absorption. Sip water every chance you get, walk, breathe fresh air and chill. Leave the scale alone for awhile. Despite doing all the right things it may not move right away or it may move for a time then sit at one weight for weeks then suddenly drop. Concentrate on the life changes: healthy eating choices, moving your body every day, working on the head stuff. There is no finish line.

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