Phase 1: Clear Liquid Diet for Bariatric Surgery Patients
The most important aspect of your diet, immediately following bariatric surgery, is to keep well hydrated.
Staying Hydrated
- Sip liquids constantly. You should have 48–64 ounces (six to eight, 8-ounce cups) of fluids per day.
- Dilute fruit juices. At first, you may need to dilute fruit juices to avoid nausea or diarrhea.
- Avoid extremes. It may be helpful to avoid extremely hot or cold liquids until your stomach fully heals, usually around six weeks.
Remember, your stomach is still recovering from surgery. It's common to experience nausea or vomiting at this point. Please keep yourself hydrated.
| Fruit juices |
Diluted or light juices with artificial sweetener
Limit — 2 cups daily, due to calories |
| Broths |
- Clear beef
- Chicken
- Vegetable
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| Others |
- Water
- Ice chips
- Decaffeinated coffee or tea
- Low calorie sports drinks
- Sugar free:
- Gelatin
- Popsicles or frozen juice bars
- Noncarbonated flavored waters
- Clear fruit drinks with artificial sweetener
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Your bariatric surgeon will advise you when to advance to the next phase of your diet.
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