Course Content
Clear Liquid Diet
You will be on a clear liquid diet immediately after your procedure.
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Clear Liquid Phase-Info and Tips
Clear Liquid Phase-Recommended Choices
Puree Phase
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Puree Phase-Info
Puree Phase-Proteins
Puree Phase-Carbohydrates
Puree Phase-Fats
Puree Phase-Fluids
Puree Phase-Foods to Avoid
Puree Phase-Important Tips
Puree Phase-Sample Menu
Puree Phase-Quick Puree Recipes
Puree Phase Quiz
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Attestation
Surgery Pre-op Class-Dietary
About Lesson
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates should be minimized after any type of surgical weight loss procedure, however some carbs are necessary.  Limit your carbohydrate intake to 4-5 servings per day, and use the information below to guide your choices!
1 serving of a carbohydrate = 5-15 grams of net carbohydrates
Food Items
Vegetables:  (1/4 cup)
  • Pureed canned or steamed vegetables (no hulls)
  • Stage 1 and 2 baby food vegetables
  • Vegetable Juice
  • Puree Vegetable Soup 
Fruits:  (1/4 cup)
  • No sugar added applesauce
  • Stage 1 and 2 baby food fruits.
  • Unsweetened fruit juice
  • Puree canned fruits in juice or water only.
Starches: (1/4 cup)

  • Puree acorn or butternut squash
  • Puree sweet potato
  • Puree Peas
  • Mashed sweet potato

Grains/Cereals: (ΒΌ cup)

  • Hot Cereal made with skim or 1% milk 
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