Stage 3 bariatric surgery diet

STAGE 3 DURATION

8 to 16 days after bariatric surgery IN-PERSON OR ONLINE CONSULTATION

Nutritional assessment
Stage 3 explanation
Clarification of doubts

STAGE 3 DIET

General or complete liquids diet NUTRITIONAL PRESCRIPTION

STAGE 3 food groups
Protein supplements
Nutritional supplement
Physical activity

Nutritional monitoring

after bariatric surgery

You already completed the liquid diet before and after surgery process.

Estómago antes de la cirugía bariátrica Now it is necessary to gradually introduce foods to your new stomach, given that its size is equivalent to the 20 % of its original size, so you need to learn to eat again. It can be compared with a baby’s stomach, and just like a baby food is gradually introduced and in different textures. Clear liquids are comparable with breast milk. In this second phase, which requires minimum effort for digestion and absorption, there will be a change of texture specified in consultation on the fifth day after having started.

General or complete liquids diet

Nutritional feeding for stage 3

The general or complete liquids diet includes almost all liquids and some foods with small amounts of fiber, such as:

Vegetables

Vegetable cream and vegetable soup

Fruits

Fruit smoothies and fruit bites

Continue hydration with clear liquids between the meals of this new phase (it is important to drink from 1.5 to 2 liters daily)

Drinks

Natural water, coffee, tea, infusions without sugar.

Clear soups

Liquids resulting from the cooking of a protein of animal origin such as chicken or beef.

Gelatines

Commercial light gelatine or made by you without sugar.

Protein supplements

for stage 3

From this phase, your protein can be prepared in a different way, adding certain foods that we will specify in consultation so that you can enjoy its flavor more.

Ingredients: whey isolate, whey protein, egg protein, casein

Calories
From 100 - 250 Kcal. per shot.
Protein
From 20 - 30 gr. per shot.
Sugars
Less than 5 gr. per shot.
Fat / lipids
Less than 3 gr. per shot.

The prescription of the protein supplements for stage 3 will be indicated in the consultation.

Protein supplements brands

Nutritional supplement

for stage 3

They should start consuming at 10th. day after your bariatric surgery, among those you could consume are:

Multivitamins
Tablets or gummies or capsules
Calcium
Tablets or gummies
Biotin
Tablets or gummies
Irion
Tablets

The prescription of the nutritional supplements for stage 3 will be indicated in the consultation.

B Complex - Tablets or inyections
Orally is starts at 10th. day with the others nutritional supplements
intramuscular begins a month after your bariatric surgery.

Nutritional supplements brands

Stage 3 physical activity

before bariatric surgery

It is recommended to do WALKS of 40 min. (20 min. in the morning and 20 min. in the afternoon) per day.

Nutritionist Mariana Méndez

STAGE 3 bariatric surgery diet