Your Resource for Bariatric Recovery
Recommended Liquids
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- Water
- Clear broths, such as chicken, beef, or vegetable Fruit juice such as apple, grape, or cranberry diluted with water.
- Sugar free sports drinks, flavored water, or other flavored drinks.
- Decaffeinated coffee or tea
- Sugar-free gelatin or popsicles
- Ice chips
Phase 1: Clear Liquid
"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going."
— Sam Levenson
Overview
The most important aspect of your diet, immediately following bariatric surgery, is to keep well hydrated. Remember, your stomach is still recovering from bariatric surgery. It’s common to experience nausea or vomiting at this point. Your bariatric surgeon will advise you when to advance to the next phase of your diet.Suggested Recipes
Recommended Liquids
Check off ingredients as you shop!- Water
- Clear broths, such as chicken, beef, or vegetable Fruit juice such as apple, grape, or cranberry diluted with water.
- Sugar free sports drinks, flavored water, or other flavored drinks.
- Decaffeinated coffee or tea
- Sugar-free gelatin or popsicles
- Ice chips
Tips
- Stay hydrated! Drink from the time you get up in the morning and throughout the day until the time you go to bed.
- Drink at least 48 to 64 ounces of fluid per day.
- To avoid becoming nauseated, drink slowly by sipping your beverage.
- Dilute the fruit juice you drink. Dilute 4 oz of juice with 4 oz of water. Limit your fruit juice intake to 2 cups daily.
- Choose sugar free beverages.
- Avoid caffeinated or carbonated beverages as they may upset your stomach.
- To avoid bloating, do not use a straw, chew gum, or suck on candy.
