After bariatric surgery, your diet progresses through five stages over roughly nine weeks. Each stage allows your stomach to heal before moving to the next. Select your surgery type and how many weeks post-op you are to see exactly what you should and shouldn't be eating.
Post-operative diet stages and timelines are guidelines based on consensus bariatric nutrition protocols. Your surgical team may give you a different timeline. Always follow their specific instructions. If you experience pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing at any stage, stop eating and contact your bariatric team immediately. Never progress to the next stage before your team advises it.