Many patients who've undergone gastric bypass and subsequently failed to lose all of their excess weight, or whom have experienced some weight regain in the years following their surgery, consider revision surgeries such as StomaphyX. In this sharepost, we'll look at the post-surgical food and nutrition guidelines, provided courtesy of a bariatric surgeon who performs this procedure (see credit below).

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Food Choices
Eliminate sweets and sugar
Choose lowfat foods less than 5g fat per serving
Consume 30-40g fat every day
Eat 100g protein every day
Consume 1000 calories per day maximum
Add one new food at a time
If a food disagrees with you, discontinue it for 2-3 weeks

Beverages
No high calorie beverages, including fruit juices
No carbonated beverages
Sip 64oz of water a day
Do not drink 30 min prior or 1-hour after a meal

Meals
Allow 30 min to eat
Eat slowly, put down your fork between bites
Wait a few minutes between bites
Cut up food well and take small bites (esp meat)
Chew food thoroughly before swallowing (15-20 chews)

Behavior Change
No grazing or mindless munching
Eat only when hungry
Stop eating or drinking as soon as you feel fullness
Take your prescribed vitamins every day
Keep a food diary every day http://www.fitday.com/


StomaphyXFood Guide
The first few weeks following your procedure are the most critical time for your plications. During this time, you should remain on a diet consisting of liquids and soft foods only and eaten in small meals.

Post StomaphyX Weeks 1 through 4
Broth
Strained soups
Nutritional supplements (chewable, powdered, liquid, sublingual)
Gelatin
High protein drinks (can add pureed fruit and/or natural creamy peanut butter)
Yogurt (sugar-free or light)
Well cooked and pureed vegetables

Post StomaphyX Weeks 5 thru 6 add the following
Cottage cheese
Moist and boneless fish
Canned fruit in natural juice w/o skins
Non-fibrous fruit (banana, melon, berries)
Tofu
Soft eggs
Cooked vegetables

After the intial weeks you should be able to return to many foods. However, it is still important that you do not overeat, swallow large portions, or drink large quantities of carbonated beverages or alcoholic beverages.

Post StomaphyX Week 7 add the following
Fresh vegetables
Meats
Artisan and high fiber breads
Fibrous fruit (citrus, apples)

Post StomaphyX Week 8 add the following
Gassy foods (onions, legumes, cabbage)
Nuts
Long fiber fruit and vegetables used sparingly (pineapple, celery)

Source: Mehta Bariatric Center http://www.mehtaobesitycenter.com/