DIET PLAN

The Post Bariatric Surgery Meal Plan

Your guide to the post-bariatric diet.

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How to Establish Your Bariatric Diet Plan

Bariatric surgery isn’t a magical fix for obesity; it is just one tool in the toolbox. To see dramatic results after surgery, you need to support your procedure with regular exercise and a healthy diet.

This post-bariatric diet isn’t like those you’ve tried in the past. It isn’t a passing fad or about eliminating a certain food group—it’s a lifestyle change. Combined with surgery, it will help you shed pounds, manage co-morbidities, and overall feel better.

Changing what you eat sounds simple on the surface, but by the time you get bariatric surgery, you’ve spent a lifetime falling back into bad eating habits. The bariatric diet plan is about preventing that and keeping you on the correct path, all while preventing excess pressure on your healing stomach.

Luckily, you aren’t alone. Your bariatric surgeon and weight loss team will be there to support you throughout your journey. From tailoring general diets to meet your needs and preferences to offering tips on avoiding the temptation to binge, the experts will assist you in navigating your new life.

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Essential Guidelines for the Bariatric Plate

The rules for your diet are tailored to your unique needs but will likely include some of the following:

Plan meals ahead of time to prevent overeating.
Bring your entire family into the planning process.
Cull your pantry to eliminated tempting junk foods.
Build your meals around lean sources of protein.
Fill out your plate with nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables.
Reduce your consumption of carbohydrates.
Cook at home as often as possible.
Avoid greasy and fatty foods.
Take your recommended vitamins and supplements.
Make water your primary beverage.
Separate meals and drinks with at least a 30-minute window.
Keep your portions small; your entire plate of food should be smaller than your fist.
Eat your meal slowly, over the course of about 30 minutes.
Chew your food carefully; if not chewed properly, it can create a blockage and cause vomiting.

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What Might Your Gastric Bypass Diet Plan Look Like?

Post-Surgery

8:00 AM 1-2 oz water
9:00 AM 1-2 oz of water
10:00 AM 1-2 oz water
11:00 AM 1-2 oz water
12:00 PM 1-2 oz fat-free milk
1:00 PM 1-2 oz water
2:00 PM 1-2 oz water
3:00 PM 1-2 oz sugar-free gelatin
4:00 PM 1-2 oz water
5:00 PM 1-2 oz water
6:00 PM 1-2 oz vegetable broth
7:00 PM 1-2 oz water
8:00 PM 1-2 oz water

After Healing

8:00 AM Two boiled eggs, one slice of lightly buttered whole-wheat toast
9:00 AM 8 oz of water
10:00 AM Protein shake
11:00 AM One cup low fat yogurt or 8 oz skim milk
12:00 PM 8 oz water
1:00 PM 2 oz chicken breast plus a half cup of steamed veggies
2:00 PM 8 oz water
3:00 PM 8 oz of vegetable soup
4:00 PM 8 oz skim milk
5:00 PM 8 oz water
6:00 PM 2 oz of salmon plus three red potatoes, boiled and smashed
7:00 PM 8 oz skim milk
8:00 PM 8 oz water

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