Important:
Both your recovery and long-term weight loss success rely in large part on what you eat and when. You will start with a clear liquid diet. When cleared by your surgeon, you will progress from clear liquids to full liquids. Again, once you are cleared to do so, you will progress to soft (puréed) foods, and then finally, a regular diet with solid food. This process will take a few months, depending on your recovery.

Clear liquids include fluids or foods that are clear liquids at room temperature. These foods are gentle on your gastrointestinal tract and allow your new pouch to heal. Patients are generally required to follow this diet for 5 to 7 days after surgery.

The goal is to provide your body with the fluids it needs for a healthy recovery and to prevent dehydration.

During your hospital stay, your nurse will provide clear liquids to you. Broth will be served at meal times. You should continue to follow this diet at home until your doctor advises you to advance.

Consume approximately 2 to 3 ounces of clear liquids at each meal. Eat 6 to 8 meals daily. It should take 15 to 30 minutes to finish a meal.

By using a baby spoon and taking up to 30 minutes per meal, patients can normally avoid vomiting and indigestion. It is very important to sip water between each and every meal.

Choose from:

100% apple juice, no sugar added	sugar-free, 100% fruit juice popsicles
100% white grape juice, no sugar added	sugar-free, non-carbonated caffeine-free beverages i.e. Crystal Light®, Diet Snapple®, Fruit2O®,
other clear juices that are 100% juice	Decaffinated tea
sugar-free gelatin, (any flavor)	water
low sodium broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)

Note: Juice contains natural sugar and may need to be diluted if it upsets your stomach.

Clear Liquid Diet Sample Menu

Breakfast
100% pure, unsweetened or no-sugar added apple juice

Snack
sugar-free popsicle
protein drink

Lunch
2 oz (1/4 cup) sugar-free Jell-O®
2 oz (1/4 cup) low sodium chicken broth

Snack
sugar-free popsicle
protein drink

Dinner
2 oz (1/4 cup) sugar-free Jell-O®
2 oz (1/4 cup) low sodium chicken broth

Snack
sugar-free popsicle
protein drink

Reducing Use of Aspartame

While it's a bit of a challenge to avoid aspartame during the clear and full liquid stages, here are some recipes and tips that will help.

100% Juice Blends
100% juice blends are a great way to increase your choices as you move to full liquids. Try Welch's Cherry Splash®, Fruit Punch®, or Wild Berry® juices. You can also try V8® or Ocean Spray light Style Cranberry Mango® juice.

Sugar-Free Gelatin
   2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
   1/2 cup cold fruit juice
   1 1/2 cups fruit juice, heated to boiling

In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold juice. Let stand 1 minute. Add hot juice and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour into a 9" x 13" baking pan. Chill until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares.

Sugar-Free Yogurt
Here are 3 easy ways to have sugar-free yogurt:

Add 1 tbsp. of 100% frozen juice concentrate to plain, fat-free yogurt.

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Induction Plan (Preop diet)   Day 1-6 (Postop diet)   Day 7-13 (Postop diet)
Day 14-27 (Postop diet)   Day 28+ (Regular diet)   Diet Guide

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