Diet after Bariatric Surgery

Congratulations - you just had your bariatric surgery, and you are ready to start your new journey. Once you are completely awake and able to drink, you will be allowed to take small sips of clear liquids. After your sleeve gastrectomy surgery, it's crucial to stay hydrated. While you're still in the hospital, you will receive fluids through an IV (intravenous line) to ensure you get enough hydration. These fluids will supplement the liquids you drink, helping you to stay properly hydrated as your body recovers from the surgery.

SLEEP FROM 10 PM TO 6 AM - IN TOTAL, YOU SHOULD ACHIEVE 8 HOURS OF SLEEP.

YOU WILL NEED TO STAY AWAKE FOR 16 HOURS, SO YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO DRINK AND ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL. 

REMEMBER THAT RIGHT AFTER THE SURGERY, IT WILL BE HARD FOR YOU TO DRINK. 

IN THE DAYS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SURGERY, YOU SHOULD NOT DRINK MORE THAN 4 OUNCES IN ONE HOUR, OR ONE OUNCE EVERY 15 MINUTES.

TAKE SMALL SIPS INSTEAD OF GULPING THE LIQUIDS

YOUR GOAL FOR THE DAY IS TO CONSUME 48-64 OUNCES. 

DRINKING 48 OUNCES IN A DAY IS THE MINIMUM. YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO DRINK LESS THAN THAT. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO DRINK 48 OUNCES IN A DAY, YOU WILL NEED TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAVE IV FLUIDS ADMINISTERED. OTHERWISE, YOU WILL BECOME DEHYDRATED.

THE CLOSER YOU GET TO 64 OUNCES, THE MORE YOU WILL ENSURE THAT YOU WON'T BECOME DEHYDRATED.

DURING THE HOSPITAL STAY YOU WILL ONLY GET CLEAR LIQUIDS

AT HOME YOU WILL START REPLACING ONE CUP WITH PROTEIN SHAKE EVERY HOUR

ONCE YOU TOLERATE DRINKING 4 OUNCES IN ONE HOUR OR ONE OUNCE EVERY 15 MINUTES, YOU CAN ADVANCE TO 5-6 OUNCES PER HOUR (ONE OUNCE EVERY 10 MINUTES). DO NOT PUSH YOUR LIMIT AND DO NOT OVERDO IT. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PAIN, NAUSEA, OR VOMITING, GO BACK TO 4 OUNCES PER HOUR. THIS WAY YOU WILL FINISH 64 OUNCES IN 11 HOURS INSTEAD OF 16 HOURS. ONCE YOU TOLERATE 6 OUNCES IN ONE HOUR, YOU CAN DRINK AS MUCH AS YOU NEED BUT DO NOT GULP. CONTINUE TO SIP, AND IF YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO DRINK MORE THAN 64 OUNCES IN A DAY, GO AHEAD.

FLUID TRACKING IN THE HOSPITAL

AT HOME FROM DISCHARGE FROM THE HOSPITAL TILL FIRST OFFICE VISIT (FIRST 5-7 DAYS AFTER SURGERY) 

EN CASA DESDE EL ALTA DEL HOSPITAL HASTA LA PRIMERA VISITA AL CONSULTORIO (PRIMEROS 5-7 DÍAS DESPUÉS DE LA CIRUGÍA)

8 AM - 9 AM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

9 AM - 10 AM

6 OUNCES OF PROTEIN SHAKE (6 ONZAS DE BATIDO DE PROTEÍNAS)

10 AM - 11 AM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

11 AM - 12 AM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

12 PM - 1 PM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

1 PM - 2 PM

6 OUNCES OF PROTEIN SHAKE (6 ONZAS DE BATIDO DE PROTEÍNAS)

2 PM - 3 PM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

3 PM - 4 PM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

4 PM - 5 PM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

5 PM - 6 PM

6 OUNCES OF PROTEIN SHAKE (6 ONZAS DE BATIDO DE PROTEÍNAS)

6 PM - 7 PM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

7 PM - 8 PM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

8 PM - 9 PM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

9 PM - 10 PM

6 OUNCES OF CLEAR LIQUID (6 ONZAS DE LÍQUIDO TRANSPARENTE)

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