Hi everyone! I am on day 4 out of 15 in my pre-op diet phase and am feeling really excited and ready for my big day on November 19th. Today I attended a bariatric surgery class which was one of my requirements before having surgery. The program coordinator/NUT discussed in detail the post-op diet. I was wondering...what were everyone's "go-to" healthful foods that you chose for each stage post-operatively.

I was hoping we could break the "go-to foods" down into categories:

-Stage One- Clear Liquids

-Stage Two- Full Liquids

-Stage Three- Puree

-Stage Four- Soft Diet

I am looking for some out of the box suggestions!!!!

Thank you.

:)nursemeg

1. knorr concentrated stocks
   
2. greek yogurt
   
3. blended chili
   
4. salmon cakes
   

Thank u so much for your reply, salmon cakes sound really good!!! I'll definately be giving them a try

1. knorr concentrated stocks
   
   
2. greek yogurt
   
   
3. blended chili
   
   
4. salmon cakes
   

Hi,

Do you happen to have a recipe for the salmon cakes?

Thanks!

Dana

I would def not stock up on things before surgery. I was up and walking out and about around day 5 post op so going to the store was no issue for me.

Clear fluid - SF apple juice, clear broths, crystal light, mio, sf jello

Full fluids- carnation instant breakfast, cream soups, sf puddings, protein shakes, Greek yogurt, fruit yogurt

Purée - Chilli, beans, stews, chicken, fish, seafood (of course has to be purée consistency)

Soft food - babybell cheese

Sorry, I know there's a lot more to add in. Just can't think right now. And also, these are just directions given to me by my NUT and surgeon. Everyone is different.

Hi,

Do you happen to have a recipe for the salmon cakes?

Thanks!

Dana

• 1 15 ½ -oz can red salmon, drained
  
• 1 medium onion, diced
  
• ½ medium green bell pepper, diced
  
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  
• ½ tbsp lemon juice
  
• ¼ cup egg substitute
  
• 3 slices whole-wheat bread, no crust, for breadcrumbs (used food processor)
  
• ¼ tsp pepper
  
• 2 tbsp canola oil spray
  

1. In a medium bowl, break the salmon into small pieces with a fork. Remove the bones and skin, if any
   
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, parsley, lemon, egg substitute, bread, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
   
3. Spray a skillet with cooking oil and cook the patties over medium heat. Brown for 3 min. on each side and serve.
   

I also used a food processor to get everything really small, almost minced.