So I am excited, my surgery is scheduled for 6-29 with Dr. Almanza. I am just wondering what I should expect to be eating after surgery?
You will need to follow your post op diet for the prescribed time and you will be reteaching yourself how to and what to eat after that.
You will find that your old way of eating is going to be a thing of the past, after your sleeve you won't want to over eat...that becomes painful and an unpleasant thing to do. You will want to try to get at the very least 90 grams of protein in and keep the carbs very low...20 grams or less. This helps with the weight loss and provides you with the foods you need. Add vitamin supplements too...get yourself B-12, and a good multivitamin.I hope this helps you and good luck on your journey.
You'll be on clear liquids for a while
Not all surgeons have the same post-op dietary guidelines.
I was on clear liquids for the first week post-op, then full liquids for the second week. For the third and fourth weeks I was on a pureed diet, then I was upgraded to a mechanical soft diet for the fifth and sixth weeks. After the sixth week I was fully upgraded to a regular diet.
10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41
1 mo 203.0 -15
2 mo 190.5 -12.5
3 mo 184.5 -6
4 mo 177.0 -7.5
5 mo 171.0 -6
6 mo 164.5 -6.5
7 mo 157.5 -7
8 mo 152.5 -5
9 mo 149 -3.5
10 m 143 -6
11 m 142 -1
1 yr 138.5 -3.5
13 m 133 -5.5
14 m 128 -5
15 m 125 -3
16 m 121 -4
17 m 120 -1
18 m 118 -2
Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day
I received the following with my confirmation email from weight loss agents:
Attachments:
•Post-Op Diet & Instructions Bariatric.pdf
•Pre-Op Diet & Letter Bariatric.pdf
Did you not receive that?
I can try to get you a copy if you need it, or just email them and say you didn't see it as an attachment in their confirmation for surgery email.
This is part of the bariatric post op instructions I received from Dr. Almanza. There is a lot more info, but this might help answer your immediate question. This is an attachment in the email you receive from weightlossagents when you are confirmed for surgery. They should have sent you a "Congratulations" email or something by now. Email them if not.
The First Few Days Post-Op::
The day after the operation you will begin taking in fluids, but only drink a small amount at a time. Besides water, you should also choose liquids that have an adequate number of calories. To prevent nausea and vomiting, do not drink too much at any one time.
Clear liquids only (liquids you can see through). These include broth, Jell-O, juices (apple, cranberry, and white grape), tea or popsicles. SEE SECTION ABOUT CLEAR LIQUID DIET for more details.
1st Week Post-Op:
• The first and second week you will be on a liquid diet. Using a straw is recommended to avoid big gulps that may cause nausea or discomfort.
• During the first week, clear liquids are recommended (water, apple, and white grape juices are recommended).
• From the fourth day on, natural fruit juices (strained, no seeds or pulp) and gelatin (small chunks, chew and dissolve) can be added if well tolerated.
• Have all the clear water that you can in between "meals".
• Room temperature liquids during the first week are recommended (slightly cold gelatin is acceptable).
2nd to 3rd Week Post-Op:
On your second week continue with clear liquids and gelatin and add:
Whole natural fruit juice, use synthetic sugar to sweeten (Equal, Nutra-Sweet, Stevia, etc.).
• Pear and Apple pure
• Soups (broth):
◦ Potato
◦ Tomato
◦ Lentil
◦ Vegetable
◦ Chicken
3rd to 4th Week Post-Op (Home Soft Diet):
• Blended meat and poultry (the texture of baby food), soft poached eggs
• Canned and/or ****** baby foods that are low in sugar and higher in protein (meat and chicken) are acceptable.
• Low fat cottage cheese, sugar free puddings
• Unsweetened applesauce, pureed canned peaches (not in syrup), mashed ripe bananas
• Blended soft cooked vegetables, or overcooked and mashed with a fork
• Oatmeal, grits, farina
Food Suggestions for Home Soft Diet
Food Group Food Choices
Bread, Cereal, Pasta, and Rice: 1-2 serving/s 1= cup
• Hot cereal (with skim milk) – unsweetened oatmeal, cream of wheat, and grits
Fruit: 1-2 serving/s 1 = cup
• Unsweetened applesauce, pureed canned / ****** peaches and pears in their own juice (not syrup), any fruit pureed without the skin, mashed ripe banana
Vegetable: 1-2 serving/s 1 = cup
• Any vegetable (except corn) cooked soft and blended or mashed with the back of a fork. Make sure broccoli and cauliflower are cooked very well.
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Nuts, Beans and Eggs: 2-3 serving/s 1 = cup
• Chopped up soft poached eggs or scrambled egg, egg salad with low fat mayo, blended meat, poultry, and flaked fish (fillet) cooked very soft and moist (mix with lemon, light dressing, a pinch of oil), blended tuna salad without vegetables, very soft/moist meatloaf (after one week), gefilte fish, and silken tofu.
Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt: 3-4 serving/s 1 =cup
• Skim milk or Skim Plus, low fat or non-fat cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, sugar free custards and puddings, non-fat unsweetened / low sugar yogurt, sugar free frozen yogurt, and sugar free fat free ice cream.
Fats and Oils: Limit all
Miscellaneous:
• Canned soups, homemade soups (vegetable, meat, poultry contents should be overcooked or blended) - limit cream soups – Healthy choice, Progresso Lite, and Healthy Request, egg drop soup and Miso soup.
• Sugar free Jell-O, sugar free popsicles (Dole, Starburst), Pedialyte popsicles, and sugar-free/fat free ice cream.
• Artificial sweeteners which are acceptable: NutraSweet / Equal, Sweet n’ Low/ Saccharine and Splendid/ Sucralose
Liquids: Sip throughout the day but not during meals. Try to drink at least 6 to 8 cups (8 oz) of fluid per day.
• Flat diet soda, skim milk or Skim Plus, Crystal Light, decaf coffee and tea, all broths, any sugar free beverages, and water!
4-6 Weeks Post-Op:
All foods previously tolerated, tofu, fish and seafood, thinly sliced deli turkey or ham and other luncheon meats, slices of low fat cheese, unsweetened canned or cooked fruit, potatoes, squash, unsweetened cereal with skim milk or skim plus, boiled chicken in broth (cut up in small pieces), crisp toast and crackers, beans and peas, and lean, moist ground turkey and beef.
6-8 Weeks Post-Op:
Diced poultry (no skin), vegetable burgers, soft cooked vegetables, soft fruits (watermelon, honeydew, peaches, and plums), and well-cooked pasta.
3 Months Post-Op:
Rice, un-toasted bread, lean and moist meat and poultry.
4 Months Post-Op:
Veal, crunchy fruits and vegetables (including salads). Beef and pork can be introduced but poultry and fish are recommended due to lower fat content.
The diet should always be high in protein and low in refined carbohydrates (white flour).
Preferably, choose protein first, then fruits and vegetables, and then whole grains.
STOCK YOUR PANTRY
Before you have surgery, it is encouraged that you plan ahead and stock your kitchen with foods that will support your nutritional needs for the months following surgery. The following are suggestions to get you started.
DRY GOODS
Whey protein powder
Vitamin/mineral supplements
Natural peanut butter (for after you graduate from liquids)
Almond butter, soy-nut butter (for after you graduate from liquids)
Cocoa powder
Benefiber
Crushed flax seed (for after you graduate from liquids)
LIQUIDS
Herbal teas
Bottled water (non-sparkling) Do not drink Pellegrino or Perrier as it is carbonated and you must avoid carbonation.
Crystal Lite
No calorie beverage (non-carbonated)
Ice Pops
Smoothies (seedless)
FRUITS
Sugar free frozen fruit
Sugar free canned fruit
Applesauce
Baby pureed fruits
SOUPS
Low fat cream based soups
Vegetable soups
Lentil soups
Bean soups
Chicken broth
Beef broth
Tomato soup
CANNED FOODS
Beans
Fat free refried beans
Pasta/tomato sauce
Canned fish (salmon, tuna, sardines)
Canned white meat chicken
CEREALS
Oatmeal
Grits
Cream of Wheat
Kashi hot cereal
SPICES / FLAVORINGS / SYRUPS
Any spice or herb to flavor food
Favor extracts: vanilla / orange / mint
True lemon/lime
Torani or DaVinci Gourmet sugar free
flavored syrups
DAIRY
Skim milk
Soy milk (Soy slender, Continent 8)
Cottage cheese
Ricotta cheese
Plain non-fat yogurt
Sugar free non-fat yogurt
Eggs or EggBeaters
Silken Tofu
VEGETABLES
V-8 juice
Canned peas, carrots, beets, squash
Baby pureed vegetables
SUPPLIMENTS
*Protein
*Multi Vitamins
*Iron tablets
*B -12 sublingual tablets
Hi Amber -
The good news is that no matter what you eat, you will be in control. VSG surgery has the great outcome that you will not feel hungry during the first 12-18 months post-op. In fact, you may find that you have to MAKE YOURSELF EAT.
Best of luck!
-RC-
RaginCajun, the hunger doesn't stay completely away for 12-18 months for everyone. It really varies a lot -- and varies considerably depending on what we eat and the order we eat it in.
Also, excess stomach acid (which some people have more of than others post-op) mimics hunger and is a real challenge for some -- especially those whose surgeons haven't given them any (or a stronger) antacid Rx.
At nearly 10.5 months post-op, I do have hunger from time to time. In fact, I'm hungry right now ... it's supper time.
Consult: 235 lbs
My and doc's preop diet: 216 -19 lbs
M1 postop 205 -30
M2 193 -42
M3 184 -51
M4 174 -61
M5 167 -68
M6 162 -73
M7 156 -79
M8 151 -84
M9 148 -87
M10 146 -89
M11 144 -91
M12 143 -92
M13 142 -93
M14 140 -95
M15 139 -96
M16 137 -98
M17 135 -100
First Surgiversary post
Second Surgiversary post
Third Surgiversary post
I used Dr. Jesus Lopez but I joined Dr Carlos Altamirano Support Group on Facebook and Dr. Zavalza and luna support group, such a great supportive group, real patients giving you advise, even doctors post there, you should join, also there's this other one .. mexico sleevers, you'll love them!!
10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41
1 mo 203.0 -15
2 mo 190.5 -12.5
3 mo 184.5 -6
4 mo 177.0 -7.5
5 mo 171.0 -6
6 mo 164.5 -6.5
7 mo 157.5 -7
8 mo 152.5 -5
9 mo 149 -3.5
10 m 143 -6
11 m 142 -1
1 yr 138.5 -3.5
13 m 133 -5.5
14 m 128 -5
15 m 125 -3
16 m 121 -4
17 m 120 -1
18 m 118 -2
Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day
First, congratulations on being fresh post op! How are you feeling? MaggyMay answered it pretty well as far as foods are concerned. Have you found supplements that are working for you? I take Vita4Life sublingual B12 and their multivitamin and I have had no issues. I’ve been a patient now for 8 years and I’m so happy my surgeon recommended them. I try to tell everyone I can so they can at least take a look at the site and see what they’re about. The Sublingual B12 is and the Vita4Life Multi-Standard are my daily regimen and so far, so good. Best wishes to you and good luck on your journey!
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