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Clear Liquids During the first week after surgery patients should drink clear liquids. Clear liquids are defined as liquids that one can see through. They should not be carbonated and of course not contain alcohol. Some patients can drink plain water without difficulty after bypass. Others find that water is hard to take because it irritates their pouch. These patients prefer flavored water and other drinks. Here are a few suggestions. Some patients can drink plain water without difficulty after bypass. Others find that water is hard to take because it irritates their pouch. These patients prefer flavored water and other drinks. Here are a few suggestions. Water Several patients have recommended Diet Ice Botanical. This drink is available at Costco comes and comes in several flavors. It contains Splenda as a sweetener. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it recommends Glaceau FruitWater which can be obtained through Boney's. It comes in many flavors and contains some electrolytes.
If you have good ideas, e-mail us and we will post them. Protein
Most surgeons suggest that patients eat at least 50-60 grams of protein per day after gastric bypass. Eating a normal amount of protein is difficult because the new stomach pouch and opening into the small intestine are very small. Chunky meats simply don't go through. Here are some suggestions offered by patients for protein sources that are appropriate at various times after surgery. First week after surgeryDuring this very early period patients should limit their intake to clear liquids. Thus choices are limited, and one really shouldn't worry too much about the amount of protein. Beef, chicken, or turkey broth contain a little protein and are good choices initially. Weeks two through six after surgery During this period, patients should eat puree and very soft foods. Try these ideas. Protein Suppliments (these can be mixed with juice or soup or can ben blended with fruit) "At support group you were asking for suggestions for protein and I just wanted to e-mail you and let you know what I have found! There is a protein bar at Trader Joe's that has no sugar and is approved by the Glycemic Research Institute. It is called PURE PROTEIN and is endorsed by Tony Little. It has 22g of protein and tastes pretty good. Just thought you would like to know!!!" This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it suggests Jay Robb's Egg White Protein. It has 24 gm of protein and 100 cal per scoop. Here are some more suggestions, these from the 1/17/02 support group:
Links to companies that distribute protein supplements:
Note: these companies and products were suggested by patients. Dr. Callery's office has no proprietary relationship with them. Weeks 6 through 12 after surgery Gradually try meats like chicken, turkey, or fish. Cut up the meat into small pieces and chew very well. Try only a very limited quantity at first. Continue with the earlier foods in somewhat larger quantities. SoySOY MEAT SUBSTITUTE WORTHINGTON BRAND: available in items listed below. CHOPLETS: (patties) 90 calories in 2 servings CHILI: (beans and ground meat substitute) LOMA LINDA BRAND: (made by Worthington Foods, Inc.) SWISS STEAK: (patties and gravy) Worthington Foods, Inc. Free recipes are available by writing to the above address.
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