22 Days 1-5 – Fluid Diet Initially your stomach will be swollen and the amount of food that you can eat will be very small. You need to be very patient, listen to your small stomach and recognise its new capacity. To avoid unwanted symptoms such as pain, nausea and vomiting, it is important that you follow the recommendations below. A fluid diet will be provided in the hospital and you should continue on this diet for 4-5 days. Foods may include: soup, milk, low fat yoghurt and custard or your Optifast® meal replacement. You are NOT expected to eat and drink everything on your tray. Have small amounts of mostly proteinbased sources, stop when you feel satisfied and ensure you sip on water in between meals. Drink adequate fluids Fluids are important in preventing dehydration and also helping to keep your bowels regular. Fluids may include: water, diet cordial and herbal tea. • In the initial stages post op water may be difficult to swallow – initially it feels “uncomfortable and heavy” - Adding diet cordial to your water, makes it easier to drink. Also warmer fluids such as herbal teas are also easiest to drink. • Avoid gulping fluids – this will cause pain and discomfort • Drink small amounts of fluid at a time throughout the day – SIP SIP SIP • Aim for 1 – 1.5 litres per day – take your water bottle everywhere with you • Avoid drinking carbonated fluids, these cause a lot of pain and complications • Avoid fluids with calories such as juices, these interfere with your weight loss • Limit Coffee intake – as caffeine will dehydrate you more • Avoid eating and drinking at the same time Fluid Diet Meal Plan BREAKFAST 1/2 Optifast® (Milkshake or Diet) Or Low Fat Natural Yoghurt (Chobani Fit or Yopro) LUNCH 1/2 Optifast® (Milkshake or Diet) or soup or homemade proteinbased puree soups (e.g. chicken and leek soup) DINNER 1/2 Optifast® (Milkshake or Diet) or soup or homemade protein based puree soups (e.g. lentil and vegetable soup) MORNING & AFTERNOON TEA 1/2 Optifast® (Milkshake or Diet) or protein supplements or high protein yoghurts
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