Post Operative Diet

1-2 days

Clear Liquid Diet

For the first two days your diet will consist of clear liquids. A clear liquid diet is typically liquid foods that are transparent, or "see through."

Choose liquids without carbonation or caffeine. Carbonation may expand your pouch and cause irritation. Caffeine should be eliminated from your diet for at least 5 weeks after surgery.

The goal is to drink 100-200 ounces of liquid per day and one protein drink per day. Only 32 ounces of that can have calories.

After surgery, it is normal to feel nauseated, so sip slowly throughout the day. The goal is to stay hydrated, but remember you may not be able to finish a drink at one time.

List of clear liquids:

- 100% fruit juice

- broth (freebie)

- decaf coffee

- decaf tea

- Crystal light

- regular/ sugar free gelatin

- regular/ diet sports drink

- regular/ diet popsicles

- non carbonated flavored

water

- others

Follow Clear

Liquid Diet as long as recommended

No carbonation or caffeine for 5 weeks

Take chewable multivitamin and calcium for 5 weeks