I am almost 5 years post-sleeve surgery, and last fall, in a Covid-Cleaning frenzy, I threw out all my old, post-surgery information. As usual, as soon as one pitches something, they need it. I have just had hiatal hernia surgery and am on a full liquid diet, but on Wednesday I can move up to the post-surgery soft diet- except I don't have my food lists anymore! Can someone list what's on a soft food diet, or describe what types of foods I can or cannot have (probably easier)? I've looked this up online but didn't find any soft-food diet that seems to be specific to bariatric weight loss patients, and I'm not sure our soft food diet would be the same as what is prescribed for the general public. TIA!

Technically speaking they would be the same except a bariatric soft would focus more on proteins than just general calories. This would include easy to chew foods that are also easily digestible. This list will give you an idea of what to include and stay away from. Keep in mind though that actual liquids are ok with soft foods, especially after hernia repair.

Edited June 26, 20215 yr by Starwarsandcupcakes

Here's what I found:

https://www.upmc.com/services/bariatrics/surgery-process/post-surgery/diet/soft

After Bariatric Surgery - Suggested Food Ideas for Adaptive or Soft Diet

Protein Sources

• All varieties of fish and shellfish
• Turkey breast or chicken breast (chopped, white meat)
• Low fat deli lunchmeats
• Sliced or grated low fat cheese (5 grams of fat or less)
• Hard boiled or poached eggs
• Soups (dilute with skim milk or add finely minced meats)

Grains/starches

• Hot cereals
• Unsweetened cereals softened in skim milk
• Baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, or yams
• Boiled pasta, noodles, or white rice

Fruits/vegetables

• Canned fruit (in own juices or water packed)
• Soft, fresh fruit without skins (apples, pears, peaches)
• Bananas
• Cooked or canned vegetables
• Avoid raw, fibrous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Avoid skins and seeds.

Edited June 26, 20215 yr by MandoGetsSleeved