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Phase II: Full Liquids (10 days to 2 weeks after surgery)

Phase I: Clear Liquids | Phase II: Full Liquids | Phase III: Pureed Foods

This phase of the diet progression will be started after your first post-op visit with your surgeon. During this phase, you want to concentrate on staying hydrated (64 to 96 oz fluid each and every day) and meeting your protein needs. Your Registered Dietitian will help you determine your protein needs.

Here are some guidelines to follow for this phase:

Certain foods are added back in as options for meals:
- Fat free or 1% milk
- Unsweetened cooked instant cereals
- Low sodium vegetable juice
- Low fat soup bases (no chunks; it must be strained)
A protein supplement is also added in to help you meet your protein goals. It is very important to meet your protein goals each and every day!
Start using meal times, making time for 4 meals per day. Meals should be 3 to 4 hours apart.
Continue drinking clear liquids throughout the day to stay hydrated.

Jan
Surgery in July, 2005

"I had surgery in 2005. The biggest decision I ever made, but the day I made it was when I attended a seminar by Dr. Mirande. I felt that he was very informative and answered every question thrown his was with no effort at all, telling me that he is a smart man."

"There wasn’t anything that he didn’t tell me about. I knew what to expect t. After my surgery, he still was the most caring person, for and has shown me several times that he is proud of me. Thank you Dr. Mirande"