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Following gastric banding procedure for weight loss, surgeons and dietitians agree that a clear liquid, then full liquid, then soft foods diet should be followed. Clear liquid diet for just one day really. The full day after, definitely. Then full liquid for two weeks. Two weekends and a few days in between while healing from the gastric banding procedure. Full of fancy liquid protein shakes, high protein puddings and yogurts.

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Onto soft foods diet plans slowly introduced into the daily diet. WEEKLY MENU PLANNING TOOL ON VITOMATIC.COM can be so fun and useful in getting these next two weeks in order. This is the time the new stomach gets introduced to textures, slowness is said to be quite helpful. Meaning, chew foods well.

Onto solid foods. One food at a time to check for tolerance. Small portions at meals often improves tolerance to the solid texture. Small portions doesn’t mean less protein. Here is where protein supplements can be handy. Included in hot cereals and potatoes at meals, as milk shakes disguised liquids between meals.

Avoiding beverages remember, with meals, is a must from the beginning of the soft foods phase.

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Ensuring enough daily water intake is also so important, but placed in between meals at say 10 am, 2 pm, 7 pm. Fluids sipped slowly and greatly enjoyed with water flavorings are also part of the new schedule. Add to life’s calendar if it helps remember this new task. Perhaps one day it will become routine. A healthy new routine in daily life. Getting enough fluids. Good for all bodies.

Morning vitamins need to be added to daily routine, afternoon vitamins need added to daily routine and evening vitamins need added to daily routine. Palm pilot or phone calendar reminder tones can be scheduled to remind the user to take vitamins at schedule time. Excellent tool for being reminded of daily supplements. Pill crusher assists both as a carry-a-long bariatric vitamins holder and a crusher of pills that may be required for other health concerns.

Immediately after gastric band surgery, whether Realize© or Lap-Band© brand, the stomach needs time to adjust. Vitamins, dietary supplements, and planning improve the stress of the process. Also, if done gently, less likelihood of extra future troubles. That’s always good. shari, R.D.,L.D.