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For the next two weeks after the Band surgery, you will be required to adhere to a strict puree diet.  It is very important to follow this diet so that your stomach and digestive system adjust to the Band device.

The eating plan below gives you an idea of how to develop your diet gradually. Pureed foods should be quite liquid, similar to the consistency of applesauce or baby food. There should be no lumps or stringy pieces in the puree. Use broth or consommé to get the right consistency for pureed meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and starches (see also guidelines to puree). There are 6 rules that you need to follow to minimize problems:
  1. Sip on fluids continuously to help prevent dehydration.
  2. Take no more than 2 tablespoons over 10-15 minutes. Use a teaspoon to avoid taking too much food at one time.
  3. Stop eating as soon as you feel full.
  4. Coffee and tea are not recommended because they have almost no nutritional value and reduce iron absorption if taken with food.
  5. Some foods listed in the menu below may cause Dumping Syndrome like flavored yogurt or milkshake.
  6. It is important to crush your pills before taking them. If they are long acting pills (LA or XL) they must not be crushed. Talk to your pharmacist.
Pureed food menu - Day 15 to 28 (this menu can be repeated twice)

Day 15-21
Each meal should not exceed 3/4 cup total
BREAKFAST LUNCH SUPPER
1/2 cup Cream of wheat, pabulum or strained oatmeal 1/2 cup pureed salmon 1/2 cup pureed turkey
1 pureed egg 1/4 cup purred carrots 1/4 cup purred peas
     
     
A.M. SNACK P.M. SNACK EVENING SNACK
1/2 cup protein shake 1/2 cup protein shake 1/2 cup of sugar free low fat pudding

Day 22 to 28:
Each meal should not exceed 3/4 cup total
BREAKFAST LUNCH SUPPER
1/4 cup pablum
1/4 cup 2% milk (regular or lactaid)		 1/2 cup pureed chicken 1/2 cup pureed haddock
1 purred egg 1/4 cup pureed squash 1/4 cup pureed mixed vegetables
A.M. SNACK P.M. SNACK EVENING SNACK
3/4 cup protein shake 3/4 cup protein shake 3/4 cup flavored yogurt

If you are able to tolerate well the last menu, you can progress to the 7 days plan. If not, remains on pureed food longer. You should progress your food intake to reach 1,000 to 1,200 calories per day and includes sources of proteins, iron, folic acid, vitamin B12 and fiber. These foods along with other foods from Canada's Food Guide will help you to stay healthy and energetic.
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