Lap-band surgery post-op instructions outline The post-op diet is divided into 3 stages to allow a gradual adjustment: Lap-band surgery post-op diet - stages | | STAGE I | Clear liquids for the first 24 hours. | | STAGE II | Full liquid diet of 3 meals per day for 1 weeks with 2 protein supplements (Unjury) per day. | | STAGE III | Soft diet of 3 meals per day with 1 afternoon protein supplement (Unjury). |
Gradually increase the texture of foods over two weeks so that by the fourth post operative week you should be on a regular diet. STAGE I – first 24 hours post-opLiquids only from list below: Remember: small amounts (4-6 ounces) GO SLOWLY (30 minutes to drink 6 ounces) When you feel full STOP! NO carbonated drinks for 4 weeks
LIQUID DIET: Coffee, tea, fruit juice (NO orange or grapefruit) Crystal light, Nutrasweet, Sugar free Kool-Aid Diet drinks Protein drinks as advised by the doctor (Unjury) Broth Skim milk or Lactaid milk Sugar free Jell-O or Sugar free popsicles Low fat yogurt Sugar free pudding Applesauce or baby food fruit
PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS: - You may drink Unjury during this time if you can tolerate it.
UNJURY is a great-tasting protein supplement powder delivering very high quality protein to anyone who needs more protein - including bariatric patients. UNJURY comes in five great flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry Sorbet, Chicken Broth, and Unflavored. | 
| UNJURY is available
from our office |
STAGE II - full liquids for 1 weekFull liquids from the list below can now gradually be added to your diet: 3 meals per day with a liquid protein supplement (Unjury) twice daily between meals. NO liquids with meals if soft food is included. You must wait 30-45 minutes for the pouch to empty before drinking. CHEW WELL- the food must be almost liquefied before swallowing.
FULL LIQUID DIET: Mashed potatoes Blenderized soup Soup with noodles Cottage cheese Oatmeal Grits Cream of wheat
STAGE III – soft dietSoft fruit (banana, melon, strawberries) Cooked vegetables and fresh green vegetables Soft pasta (well chewed) Eggs Toast or crackers
Gradually add regular foods and remember: Eat only at set meal times NO LIQUIDS with meals or for 30-45 minutes afterwards. Avoid cheap calories: - Fats
- High Calorie Liquids
- Sweets, ice cream, junk food, cookies
Protein supplement drinks (Unjury) 1 time a day for 1 month Unjury Diets and Tips SUMMARY- Follow three-stage diet plan to allow gradual adjustment.
- Eat only at set mealtime.
- Go slowly!
- Chew well!
- When you feel full STOP!
Liquids, junk food, and sweets do not relieve hunger! Only solid food, which fills the pouch and empties slowly, will relieve the hunger. Post Band Vomiting Some degree of vomiting or regurgitation may occur after you eat. This may indicate you are: Eating too fast Trying to eat too much Not chewing your food adequately Eating the wrong foods (Refer to the list in your nutrition guide for common foods that may give you problems)
Every person is different and some foods may give you problems and not others. Avoid those foods that give you problems. Prolonged vomiting for more than 12 hours is not normal.
**NOTIFY US IF THIS OCCURS** If you cannot tolerate liquids - notify us. If you go to the ER, have them immediately contact Dr. Simpson before treating you for stomach associated problems.
Post Band Vomiting Protocol If you Vomit solid food: Stay NPO (no food or liquid by mouth) for two hours. Do not force the issue and try to eat or drink again immediately as this may induce more vomiting. The more you vomit the more swelling that may occur across your band. This may lead to further obstruction.
After two hours try solid foods again. If you vomit again: Stay NPO (no food or liquid by mouth) for four hours. After four hours try water only. If you can tolerate water stay on clear liquids for 12 hours before trying solid food again. If you cannot even tolerate clear liquids or water without vomiting notify us immediately.
Prolonged vomiting (more than 12 hours) is not normal.
**NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY** If you go to the ER, have them immediately contact Dr. Simpson before treating you for stomach associated problems.
Post – Fill InstructionsStay on clear liquids for 48 hours. Protein shakes (Unjury) before meals are ok. After 48 hours resume solid food. Notify us immediately if you develop vomiting. See us back in a month for a follow up visit
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Some people like a short and easy plan, an outline that tells them what to do without being overwhelmed by superfluous information. We feel that there is no such thing as too much information when it comes to healing from a surgery. But we know that some of you have extremely busy lives, raising children in balance with a demanding career. For you we have developed this outline, sort of a short list about eating after Lap-band surgery and preparing for your first fill. 
