Great WLS Recipes and Food Ideas!
A collabration of ideas from the Toronto Area OSSG,
London WLS Support and Obesity Help Ontario forum members
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Eating After Surgery
Stage Two: (Two to three weeks post clear fluids) Pureed foods: As great a variety of foods as possible, with the majority being protein, then veggies, then carbs. Meat is not tolerated well at this stage, so alternate means of protein are recommended. (Protein supplements, beans, etc.) All food must be of baby food consistency, with NO lumps, seeds, strings etc. 2 oz, 5-6 times a day. Approx 100-250 cals. Begin vitamin supplemets at this stage as directed.
Stage Three: (Once cleared by doctor) Regular calorie controlled diet: Gradually add new foods to see if they are tolerated, one food per day. Food intolerances may be permanent or temporary, try foods again later if not tolerated now. Maintain balanced diet. Gradually increase meal size to 4-5 oz and reduce frequency to 3 meals per day. Continue to drink 6-8 cups of low calorie fluids between meals.
Here is a sample menu, to give you an idea of the actual quantity of food.
Sample Menu (Beginning of Stage 3)
Meal 1: 7:00 am: 1 scrambled egg, 1-2 tsp. diet margarine, 1/2 cup dilute (50/50) orange juice
Meal 2: 10:00 am: 1/2 pkt SF Carnation Instant Breakfast, 1/2 cup skim milk with 2 tsp powdered milk stirred in
Meal 3: 1:00 pm: 1/2 c pastina, 1 oz cubed chicken, 2 tsp diet margarine, 1/2 c steamed carrots
Meal 4: 4:00 pm: 1/4 c whipped cottage cheese, 1 cup diced pears in juice
Meal 5: 7:00 pm: 1 oz poached salmon, 1/2 c cubed boiled potatoes, 2 tsp diet margarine, 1/2 c spinach
Meal 6: 10:00 pm: 2 Tbs low fat creamy PB, 6 saltine crackers, 1/2 c SF, Fat free yogurt
