First two weeks diet after weight loss surgery for Lebanon
Phase One: Liquid and semi-liquids foods
Allowed Food:
- Muhallabieh or custard: prepared with skimmed milk and sweetener
- Non creamy soups
- Jello vegetarian
- Laban 0% fat
- Herbal infusions
- Protein Shake (1/2 sachet in ½ cup = 125 mL each time)
- Water
Not allowed Food:
- Tea and coffee (To avoid ulcers – caffeine reduces iron absorption)
- Fruit juices
- Regular and diet soft drinks
- Fizzy water
- Alcohol
- Any other food not stated before is not allowed
Recommendations:
Your stomach can hold only half a cup of food. To reach your desired weight loss goal, to prevent enlargement of your stomach and to prevent abdominal pain and vomiting, follow these recommendations:
- Eat regularly, several small meals(ex: 3 small meals and 2 snacks)
- Eat slowly: take no more than 2 tablespoons over 10-15 minutes
- Stop eating as soon as you feel full
- Avoid very cold or hot food to prevent nausea
- Do not lie down after eating to avoid reflux
- Take small sips of water frequently to prevent dehydration and constipation: 6-8 cups of water per day, ¼- ½ cup per hour (don’t use straws)
- Do not drink while eating: take liquids 15-30 min before your meals and 45-60 minutes after your meals
- Crush your medications before taking them (pain killers, vitamins) and mix them with your food (some medications must not be crushed, talk to your doctor)
