Diet Guidelines After Bariatric SURGERY

After bariatric surgery, it is crucial to follow specific dietary guidelines to promote healing, support weight loss, and prevent complications.

- Kejal Shah

The nutrition plan for the immediate phases following endoscopic bariatric therapies involves a gradual progression through four stages.

Stage 1 (1st week): Liquid diet - 400 calories/day Includes: Sugar-free strained juices, strained vegetable soup, isotonic drinks

Stage 2 (2nd week): Pureed diet - 600 calories/day Includes: Vegetable purees (potato, carrots), yogurt, cooked egg whites

Stage 3 (3rd week): Soft diet - 600-800 calories/day Includes: fruit compote, cooked egg whites with olive oil

Stage 4 (4th-5th week): Regular texture diet 600-800 calories/day

Includes: vegetable puree with chicken/meat/fish, cooked egg white/omelet, fresh cheese Each stage offers specific food options to follow the calorie range recommended.

Proteins:

org Protein intake is crucial to prevent deficiencies; diet guidelines recommend a minimal target for protein intake of 60 g/day and up to 1.5 g/kg ideal body weight per day, but higher amounts may be required in individual cases. Post-surgery, focus on high-protein foods like eggs, fish, poultry, and dairy products.