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THE SOFT STAGE DIET AFTER GASTRIC BAND, GASTRIC SLEEVE, GASTRIC BYPASS AND MINI GASTRIC BYPASS FOR BARIATRIC PATIENTS
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The soft stage diet (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric band) is the fourth stage following a bariatric procedure and lasts for about a week.
This is often the point where many of my clients feel a sense of relief as it means that they can introduce normal food back into their diet. They also get to experience chewing food, which makes all the difference after spending weeks consuming liquids and pureed foods.
It’s important to remember at this stage that your stomach pouch is continuing to heal and therefore you still need to progress through textures with caution.
It's now time to get your side plate out and training cutlery out to use. This is your time to train for the long term habits you need to make your bariatric surgery a success!
What foods can you eat in the soft stage diet after your gastric sleeve, gastric band or gastric bypass ?
A soft food is a food that requires minimal chewing. These can include:
- Fish
- White meat
- Beans
- Lentils,
- Tofu,
- Soya
- Quorn mince
Adding gravy and sauce during this stage helps to ensure that your foods are soft. You can also include some ‘crunchy’ foods such as crisp breads or thin crackers but make sure they are chewed very well and have no hard pieces by the time you swallow.
Extra tips when following the soft diet following bariatric surgery;
- It’s important that the body continues to need to be nourished - although you may not feel hungry, you should still eat 3 small meals and snacks at this stage.
- Food can contain soft lumps but not any hard lumps, skins, pips etc. as they may cause discomfort, pain or get stuck.
- It is best to avoid more ‘difficult’ foods at this stage such as red meat, shellfish, bread (especially fresh), fibrous fruit and vegetables.
- Remember to stay hydrated and make sure you consume enough liquids.
- If you struggle with soft food, aim to speak to your aftercare team.
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