**BIG DISCLAIMER**

 

This information is for general purposes only, and should not be construed as definitive or binding medical advice. Because each person is medically different, individuals should see their personal physicians for specific information and/or treatment.

 

 

One of the questions I always get is what does clear liquids mean? What does full liquids mean? So this part of my web site is designed to help you out with that! Please understand these are just ideas of what you can eat at each stage, and that you should follow your doctors post op diet plan. Please use the links below to jump to the section that interests you.

 

Clear Liquids

Full Liquids

Mushies

Solids

What does Tracy eat?

 

Download Dr. Aceves Post OP Diet plan (Microsoft Word)

 

 

 

Dr. Aceves patients, please only use the following list to get ideas for each stage but DO STICK TO HIS POST OP PLAN.

 

Clear Liquids- Here is a list of clear liquids you can have at this stage in your post op diet:

 

  • bouillon
  • clear, fat-free broth
  • consommé
  • apple/cranberry/grape juice
  • fruit ices without fruit pieces
  • fruit ices without milk
  • fruit punch
  • honey
  • jelly
  • plain gelatin dessert
  • Popsicles®
  • sports drinks
  • strained citrus juice
  • strained lemonade/limeade
  • strained vegetable broth
  • tea
  • water

     

    *Clear liquid protein drinks such as isopure, or unjury is not only a recommendation at this stage but a must to get the protein needed. The more protein, the less hungry you will be at this stage in the game. Also, the more protein, the less weak you will feel.

     

     

     

Full Liquids-  Here is a list of full liquids you can have at this stage in your post op diet: (Watch the calories in some of these)

 

  • Everything from the clear liquids list

    all fruit juices and nectar

  • ice milk
  • small amounts of strained meat
  • butter/cream/oil/margarine
  • cheese soup
  • coffee/tea
  • fresh or frozen plain yogurt
  • fruit drinks
  • fruit punch
  • honey/jelly/syrup
  • liquid supplements
  • milk, all types
  • milkshake
  • pasteurized eggnog
  • plain cornstarch pudding
  • plain gelatin desserts
  • potatoes pureed in soup
  • refined/strained cooked cereal in broth or gelatin
  • smooth ice cream
  • soft or baked custard
  • strained lemonade/limeade
  • strained or blenderized soup
  • thin fruit purees
  • tomato juice
  • tomato puree for cream soup
  • vegetable juice

Mushy or soft food- Try these suggestions for the mushy stage of your post op diet.

 

  • Eggs
  • Mashed potatoes
  • refried beans
  • potted meats
  • canned tuna
  • canned chicken
  • boiled cauliflower
  • Pureed foods
  • Mush or porridge-type hot cereals like oatmeal, grits and Cream-of-Wheat
  • Cereals that soften easily in milk like Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes
  • Soft breads and muffins
  • Pasta cooked to a soft consistency
  • Potatoes and sweet potatoes without skin
  • Soft fruits like ripe bananas and melon
  • Pureed berries put through a strainer to remove skins and seeds
  • Cooked fruits without seeds or skins like apples and pears
  • Fruit juice
  • Avocados
  • Vegetable juice
  • Skinless vegetables that cook to a soft consistency or can be mashed, like carrots, cauliflower
  • Soft fish carefully de-boned
  • Canned tuna or chicken
  • Tender meats and ground meats that have been well-cooked – braised meats or meats cooked in a crock-pot are especially good for this purpose
  • Tofu
  • Well-cooked legumes with soft skins like baked beans
  • Pureed or blended soups
  • Pureed or blended sauces
  • Yogurt
  • Cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • Finely grated/melted cheese
  • Ice cream
  • Pudding or custard
  • Protein powders

 

Solids- YES! YOU made it, back on solids. Start out easy with chicken or pork. Wait until you know you can digest these before moving on to beef. Solids doesn't mean casseroles either. You need meat, fruit, green leafy veggies.

 

 

What do I eat?

 

(Lapband)

 

 

I wrote the information below when I had the lapband.

 

I am post op almost 2 years now and the number one question I get is "What do you eat Tracy?". So I have taken the liberty of taking a photo of a typical dinner or lunch portion.

Above is a picture of a typical dinner portion for me. This is after 6pm. That is one full pork chop, 2 spoonfuls of green beans, and maybe 2 spoonfuls of mac and cheese. If I am having a 'tight' day, I cannot eat all of the pork chop but most of it.

 

 

 

Ok, so a typical day eating looks like this for me:

Morning:
3/4 cup coffee
1 pack of instant oatmeal (takes 20 min to eat)

or

8oz Premium Whey protein drink (23 grams of protein) from Wal-Mart

Lunch:
3 oz  tuna, mayo, relish and 5 crackers

or

Credit card size of meat, 1/4 cup veggies

 

Snack:

1 string cheese, 1 cup of pudding


Dinner:
1/2 cup meatloaf, couple bites green beans.

or

1 cup pork chop, 1/4 cup peas, 1/4 c mashed potatoes

 

or

1/2 cup tater tot casserole (anyone want the recipe? yum!)




Snacks:

Can't get enough pop corn (possibly not good for the band but I must have it!)
tbls of peanut butter (love it)
s/f fudge bars
no sugar added ice cream
crackers and cheese

Trail mix

Premium Whey protein drink (get it at Wal-Mart, Chocolate is da bomb!)

My last fill really opened my eyes as to what this band does inside of me. Before I could eat a cup of meat plus veggies. Now I can barely get 1/2 cup of meat and some veggies in and I stay full for 4 hours or more. I realize with my last fill that I thought was good, it really wasn't. The food was still emptying out of my pouch too fast causing me to be hungry after 3 hrs. If I followed the rules and didn't drink with my meals that is. If I drank, it would only last about 2 hours. Now when following the rules, I can last about 4 hrs or more depending on what I ate. If i eat protein first I always stay full longer. I also stop eating if it has been 20 min. That is the rule!

 

 

 

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