I came across this while roaming on the net, and found it worthwhile to share. Of course it is 100% recommended to follow your Dr.'s instructions. This guide may promote questions to ask your dietitian or Dr. for your optimal success. I am still in the learning phase as my 2 week pre-op starts Sept. 5th, so the post surgery veterans already know this.

https://www.obesitycoverage.com/the-big-gastric-sleeve-diet-guide/

Edited August 24, 20178 yr by RSM

Thank you for sharing. This site is very helpful.

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WEEK 5 AND BEYOND

Continue to introduce foods one by one to see how well they are tolerated. Watch out for constipation, diarrhea, and upset stomach.

• Eat three small meals every day.
• Hydrate throughout the day.
• Stop drinking fluids 30 minutes before each meal.
• Avoid snacking. If you do, choose a nutrient-dense food (fruit, vegetable, nuts).
• Take your recommended daily vitamins.
• Ensure you get 60 grams of protein.
• Supplement daily with a protein shake.
• Incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Make it a habit.
• Avoid sodas.
• Prepare for bad days. How will you cope when you are in a difficult situation?
• Find an accountability partner. Go to a support group and make friends that you can call.

I didn't read the first bunch, just skipped to the "forever" plan.

I do take issue with these plans that recommend 3 meals with no snacks. Of COURSE you are going to have to have a protein shake every day! We can't eat enough in 3 meals to begin to meet our requirements.. at least not for the first year.

For example: I am 5 months post op. I can eat 2 eggs for a meal. That is 160 calories. (160x3=480 calories, plus the 200 calorie protein shake is only 680 calories!). I can't eat more than 200 calories of ANYTHING in a meal.. so that is still 800 calories a day!

When I can eat more at a time, I'll decrease the number of meals that I eat. (I usually consume calories 6-8 times a day).

I ran across that too.... but, my Dr. wants his patients to follow "his" directions. I questioned my dietician about some things in that website & she said to follow their instructions. So, I would say...... follow your Dr's orders & talk to the professionals you are using to verify & answer all your questions/concerns. ..... Better to be safe, than sorry. ......... Hope that helps.

That is why I wrote in the original post ---"Of course it is 100% recommended to follow your Dr.'s instructions."-----. This was just a reference guide, as every Dr. has their own instructions to follow. Just some info to give newbies or someone interested in having this procedure a idea what they will have to do, ,,,,, and for life to be successful. It is not meant to be followed to a T.

-Thanks-

Edited August 24, 20178 yr by RSM

14 minutes ago, RSM said:

That is why I wrote in the original post ---"Of course it is 100% recommended to follow your Dr.'s instructions."-----. This was just a reference guide, as every Dr. has their own instructions to follow. Just some info to give newbies or someone interested in having this procedure a idea what they will have to do, ,,,,, and for life to be successful. It is not meant to be followed to a T.

-Thanks-

I replied to an Email message.....never seen your first post. Guess, I won't be doing that ever again.