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What Can You Eat After Gastric Sleeve Surgery? A Guide to Early Post-Op Nutrition
After gastric sleeve surgery, your stomach is much smaller and more sensitive. To heal properly and set the foundation for long-term success, you’ll need to follow a carefully structured post-op diet plan — progressing gradually from clear liquids to soft solids.
This isn’t just about eating less — it’s about giving your body the right nutrients at the right time to promote healing, reduce complications, and maintain energy levels.
🗓️ Phase 1: Clear Liquids (Days 1–3)
Right after surgery, you won’t be able to consume solid foods. During this phase, your diet will consist of:
- 💧 Water
- 🍵 Clear broth (low-sodium, fat-free)
- 🧊 Sugar-free gelatin or ice chips
- 🥄 Unsweetened herbal teas
- 🧃 Electrolyte drinks (sugar-free and non-carbonated)
✅ Goal: Keep your body hydrated and protect your stomach while it heals.
🗓️ Phase 2: Full Liquids (Days 4–10)
If you tolerate clear liquids well, your doctor may allow you to move to more nutritious full liquids, including:
- 🥤 Protein shakes or smoothies (low-sugar, high-protein)
- 🥣 Low-fat cream soups (strained)
- 🥛 Skim milk or lactose-free alternatives
- 🥄 Low-fat yogurt (smooth, no chunks)
- 🍶 Sugar-free pudding or custard
✅ Goal: Begin introducing protein and calories to support healing.
🗓️ Phase 3: Pureed Foods (Week 2–3)
This is where texture begins to return. You’ll eat blended or mashed foods that are soft and easy to digest, such as:
- 🥚 Scrambled eggs
- 🥩 Mashed beans or lentils
- 🍠 Mashed sweet potatoes
- 🍌 Pureed fruits like banana or applesauce
- 🥬 Pureed cooked vegetables (no skins)
- 🧀 Low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta
✅ Goal: Slowly reintroduce texture while keeping portions small and protein-rich.
🗓️ Phase 4: Soft Foods (Week 4 and beyond)
If all is going well, you can start adding more texture to your meals, with foods like:
- 🐟 Soft-cooked fish
- 🍗 Ground turkey or lean chicken
- 🍚 Soft-cooked rice or oatmeal
- 🥒 Steamed vegetables
- 🥣 Blended soups with soft chunks
✅ Goal: Prepare for transition into regular solid food (typically around week 5–6).
💡 Key Tips for Every Phase
- 🍽️ Eat slowly — take 20–30 minutes per meal
- 🛑 Stop eating as soon as you feel full
- 💧 Sip fluids slowly between meals — avoid drinking during meals
- ❌ Avoid carbonated drinks, caffeine, and high-sugar items
- 💊 Follow your vitamin and supplement plan as prescribed
- 📋 Track your protein intake (goal: 60–80g/day after full liquids)
💶 Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Turkey – From €3,000
At CosmetoCity, we specialize in gastric sleeve surgery in Antalya and Istanbul, offering full support before, during, and after your procedure.
✅ All-inclusive packages start from €3,000, covering:
- 🏥 Surgery & hospital stay
- 🧪 Pre-operative testing
- 🏨 Hotel accommodation & VIP airport transfers
- 💊 Post-op medications and nutrition guidance
- 💬 English-speaking coordinators
- 📞 Lifetime aftercare and diet follow-up
✅ Final Thoughts
The first few weeks after gastric sleeve surgery are critical for healing and building lifelong habits. Following your surgeon’s dietary guidelines closely will not only prevent complications but also maximize your weight loss success.
📞 Need a detailed post-op diet plan or have questions about recovery?
Contact CosmetoCity for your free consultation and let our expert team support your weight loss journey — from surgery to everyday life.