Bariatric surgery: Surgery on the stomach and/or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity loses weight. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who have a body mass index above 40. Surgery is also an option for people with a body mass index between 35 and 40 who have health problems like type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
Phase 1 – Clear Liquid Diet (3-5 Days)
This
diet basically aims at providing adequate water and minimum calories to avoid
dehydration and ketosis. This diet should be continued till the staple line
heals and the swelling subsides. The intake should be 30-50 ml at one time,
every half to one hour, sipped slowly and not gulped. Straws should not be used
as then more air is taken in and satiety occurs faster. Avoid
adding sugar to water/beverages
1. Water
2. Lime water
3. Coconut water
4. Flavored water
5. Green tea
6. Apple juice
7. Orange juice
8. Clear vegetable soup/Chicken broth
9. Dilute skim milk/soy milk
10.
Dal water/soup/Rice water
Phase 2 – Full Liquid Diet (5-15 Days)
It includes all of the items in phase 1 diet and the general
instructions remain the same. The quantity can be increased slightly (70- 100
ml/sitting) taken every 1-2 hours. Water should be taken separately to avoid
overfilling the stomach.
1. Dal
2. Dilute porridge
3. Milk shake without sugar
4. Thicker vegetable soup/Chicken stock/Mutton broth
5. Protein shakes
6.
Smoothies without sugar
Phase 3 –Puree/Soft Diet (2-4 Weeks)
It includes items in phase 1 and 2 along with the following items.
Other foods can be taken provided they are softened in a blender to make a
puree. Meals can now be taken every 2-3 hours in a minimum of 6-8 times/day
1. Khichdi
2. Dalia
3. Soaked soft cereals
4. Cerelac/ Baby foods
5. Boiled chicken/fish
6. Mutton Keema
7. Soft boiled egg
8. Mashed potatoes
9. Cooked mashed vegetables
10. Grated cottage cheese/Paneer
11. Boiled soft vegetables
12. Fat free yogurt/curd
13.
Boiled mashed rice/Idlis
Phase 4 – Normal Diet (>1 Month)
1. All foods are allowed but portion sizes should be 25 % of the
pre-operative diet
2. Meals should be taken every 4 hours; minimum 4-6 meals/day
3. Liquids should be separated from solids
4. Water to be consumed half hour prior or one hour after the meal
5. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly
6. Limit the intake of aerated drinks, coffee, fibrous/tough foods
7. Avoid excess salt/sugar
8.
Take proteins (eg – chicken, fish, meat, paneer, dal, soybean) first during
the meal; carbs should be consumed later.
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