What is the post-operative period for the Gastric Bypass like?
Early on the first post-operative day water is begun and this is advanced to a high-protein food supplement. The diet for the first 2 weeks consists of a high-protein food supplement of the patient’s choice that can be supplemented with broth, crystal lite, Gatorade and a number of different liquids. The goal during the first 2 weeks is an intake of approximately 45 grams of protein. The third week includes soft foods such as mashed potatoes, yogurt, cottage cheese, pureed and baby food. The fourth week marks the return of small volumes of soft regular food unless the Fobi pouch has been performed. (In this case the soft and pureed foods continue until the 6th week). During this time encouragement is rendered to begin the lifestyle change regarding good nutrition and exercise that will be important for the remainder of the patient’s life. The amount of this comfort that each patient experiences after the surgery is quite different depending upon the individual. Some patients feel comfo
