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Post Op Diet-Soft Diet

 Sleeve/Gastric Bypass/SIPS/ESG/Band- Soft Diet

 

Protein/Protein Foods

5-6 Servings per day

1 serving of meat/seafood = 2 ounces = 16 grams of protein
Food Items

Meats/Seafood: (2-4 ounces)

  • Finely chopped lean meats
  • Canned tuna in water
  • Canned chicken in water
  • Thinly sliced lean lunch meat
    • (chicken, turkey, low fat bologna)
  • Flaky white fish
  • Salmon

Dairy: (½ – 1 cup)

  • milk (1% or skim)
  • Carbmaster milk
  • Fairlife milk
  • unsweetened almond milk
  • unsweetened soy milk 
  • yogurt (low carb, low fat)
  • cottage cheese (1%-2%)
  • reduced fat cheese
  • part skim ricotta cheese
  • string cheese

Eggs:

  • Hard/soft boiled
  • Egg salad
  • Scrambled
  • Fried eggs
  • Egg beaters

Protein Supplements:

  • 1-2 per day as needed (refer to protein supplement handout)

Plant Proteins:

  • Beans (½ cup)
  • Lentils (½ cup)
  • Tofu
  • Natural peanut butter (no sugar added)

 

Carbohydrates

4-5 Servings per Day

1 serving of a carbohydrate = 5-15 grams of net carbohydrates
Food Items

Vegetables: (½ cup)

  • Cooked/steamed
    • (without seeds, skin, strings)
  • Cauliflower
  • Broccoli florets
  • Canned in water
  • Carrots
  • Beets
  • Mushrooms
  • Tomato sauce puree
  • V8 juice

Fruits: (½ cup)

(limit 1-2 servings per day)

  • Canned (in water or own juice, no strings or skin)
  • Ripe banana
    • Cooked tender
  • 100% juice (no sugar added)

Grains/Cereals:

  • Cooked cereal
  • Cold unsweetened cereal
    • (soaked in milk)
  • Crackers
  • Toast (bread must be toasted)

Starches: (⅓-½ cup)

Limit 1 serving per day

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Baked potato (no skin)
  • Sweet potato (no skin)
  • Peas (canned)

 

Fats

4-5 Servings per Day

1 serving of fat = 5 grams
Food Items

Unsaturated Fats:

  • Olive oil
  • Mayonnaise
  • Salad dressing (oil and vinegar base)

Saturated Fats: (Use Sparingly)

  • butter
  • mayonnaise
  • cream cheese
  • sour cream

 

 

Fluids (Minimum 6-8 Cups Daily)

Consume sugar free and carbonated free beverages throughout the day.

-Water                           -Sugar free kool-aid                     -Fruit O2

-Crystal light                 -Propel fitness water                   -Powerade Zero

-Decaf tea                       -Decaf coffee                                 -Sugar free jello

-Broth                            -MIO

 

Foods To Avoid

  • Soft breads, doughnuts, pastries. 
  • Salads and all other raw vegetables
  • Sugar and sweets (table sugar, cakes, cookies, pies)
  • High fat meats (bacon, sausage, ham, salami)
  • Steak, roast beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison
  • High fat foods (butter, cream cheese, whole milk, ice cream, sour cream, creamy salad, regular mayonnaise)
  • Fibrous vegetables (whole broccoli, brussel sprouts, corn, cabbage, salad greens, asparagus).
  • Fresh fruits except bananas
  • Rice and pasta
  • Nuts, seeds, coconut, raisins, popcorn, dried fruits

 

Permanent Behavior Changes For Success

  • Plan to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks
  • Make sure protein is the primary focus
  • Set aside 20-30 minutes for planned meals and 10-15 minutes for snacks
  • Eat slowly
  • Take small bites
  • Chew thoroughly (puree consistency)
  • Avoid skipping meals
  • Avoid drinking with meals, wait 20-30 minutes after meals to drink
  • No eating 3 hours prior to bed

 

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