What to Eat After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

You have had sleeve gastrectomy and you have started a new life, the decision to have sleeve gastrectomy already shows how determined you are to lose weight. You need to maintain this determination by radically changing your eating habits in the next period.

However, first of all, let’s talk about the nutritional rules that you must follow immediately after the surgery.

Liquid foods must be consumed in the first stage after the surgery. There may be liquid foods specially prepared for this. Your dietitian and doctor will give you detailed information about this. Your stomach size has only been reduced, it is still digesting the foods you take, since the absorption does not change in sleeve gastrectomy surgery, these foods should not contain high fat and calorie. For example, you can drink low-fat milk. Low-fat milk rich in both protein and calcium.

The first 2 months can be seen as a transition period from liquid food to normal solid food. In the first 2 weeks, liquid foods and protein and vitamin supplements such as B12 should be taken. In the second stage, after 2 weeks, pureed foods should be taken. Fruits and vegetables can be crushed and pureed and consumed. These foods should be high in protein and low in calories.

After the 5th week, solid foods can be consumed. However, bites should be chewed slowly and portion control should be ensured. Drinks should be drunk sparingly. When you feel you are full, the meal should be finished. Carbonated drinks should be avoided.

Drinks should not be consumed with meals after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. High-calorie, sugary drinks should be avoided.