Q – What Foods Can I Eat in the First Weeks After WLS?

FIRST FOODS

Remember the rule of 5 - All foods should have less than 5 grams of sugar and less than 5 grams of fat per serving

FIRST STAGE

* Chicken broth
* Cottage Cheese - fat free or dry curd
* Source or Silhouette yogurt - (low fat, no sugar)
* Sugar free custard
* Egg Drop soup
* Skim milk
* V8 or unsweetened vegetable cocktail
* Tofu
* Pureed soups (remember rule of 5) no pasta, rice or potato - add tofu for protein
* Apple Sauce - no sugar type (mix in some vanilla protein powder)
* Sugar free frozen pops
* Sugar free jello.
* Scrambled eggs/whites
* Pureed fresh fruit or canned fruit - no sugar
* Baby food - no sugar
* Protein drinks - ( do not use meal replacements like “Ensure”)

SECOND STAGE

* Canned tuna, salmon, chicken breast etc
* Vegetables - well cooked
* Chicken Breast or fish poached or soft-cooked
* Low fat deli meats in moderation due to salt content
* Beans - well cooked

THIRD STAGE

Begin adding healthy foods slowly into your diet. Concentrate on low fat meats and vegetables with a very small amount of fruit. Use the Rule of 5 to make food choices. Your meals will eventually consist of low fat meat or protein and lightly cooked or raw vegetables.