Post Op Diet – Week 2

Full Liquid Diet – Foods that are liquid at body temperature

Slowly – eat/drink at least 2 ounces (1/4 cup) every hour.

You must measure your intake every time to make certain you are getting enough fluids.

Do not guess! Eat and drink everything slowly – take tiny sips and bites. Watch the clock and measure before you swallow.

Added to 1 week list:

Oatmeal, grits, Farina and Cream of Wheat – make very soupy – unsweetened

Skim milk, low fat soy, almond, etc. – only milk you should drink or use in cooking/soups

Soups – cream and broth – STRAINED of all food particles

Pudding – Sugar Free and Fat Free

Custard – Sugar Free and Fat Free

Yogurt – Light and Fat free, also Greek Yogurt (Yoplait) which is blended yogurt with 2x protein

Jello-O – Sugar Free

Juices – No sugar added, unsweetened, 100% fruit juice – NO PULP

Popsicles – Sugar Free – no more than 2 twin bars a day

Water – plain with lemon, Crystal Light, or Sugar Free Kool-Aid (No energy drinks)

Tea and Coffee – decaf – use sugar substitutes, skim milk, creamer

Protein supplementation – as directed by nutritionist – see handout

If you have any questions please call your surgeon’s staff to assist you.

DO NOT ADVANCE YOUR DIET UNTIL INSTRUCTED!

If dietary instructions are not followed, it may result in vomiting or perforation, leaks, ulcers, and other very serious complications.