Post Op Diet-Soft Diet

Protein/Protein Foods

5-6 Servings per day

• Finely chopped lean meats
• Canned tuna in water
• Canned chicken in water
• Thinly sliced lean lunch meat
  • (chicken, turkey, low fat bologna)
• Flaky white fish
• Salmon

Dairy: (½ – 1 cup)

• milk (1% or skim)
• Carbmaster milk
• Fairlife milk
• unsweetened almond milk
• unsweetened soy milk 
• yogurt (low carb, low fat)
• cottage cheese (1%-2%)
• reduced fat cheese
• part skim ricotta cheese
• string cheese

Eggs:

• Hard/soft boiled
• Egg salad
• Scrambled
• Fried eggs
• Egg beaters

Protein Supplements:

• 1-2 per day as needed (refer to protein supplement handout)

Plant Proteins:

• Beans (½ cup)
• Lentils (½ cup)
• Tofu
• Natural peanut butter (no sugar added)

Carbohydrates

4-5 Servings per Day

• Cooked/steamed
  • (without seeds, skin, strings)
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli florets
• Canned in water
• Carrots
• Beets
• Mushrooms
• Tomato sauce puree
• V8 juice

Fruits: (½ cup)

(limit 1-2 servings per day)

• Canned (in water or own juice, no strings or skin)
• Ripe banana
  • Cooked tender
• 100% juice (no sugar added)

Grains/Cereals:

• Cooked cereal
• Cold unsweetened cereal
  • (soaked in milk)
• Crackers
• Toast (bread must be toasted)

Starches: (⅓-½ cup)

Limit 1 serving per day

• Mashed potatoes
• Baked potato (no skin)
• Sweet potato (no skin)
• Peas (canned)

Fats

4-5 Servings per Day

• Olive oil
• Mayonnaise
• Salad dressing (oil and vinegar base)
  

Saturated Fats: (Use Sparingly)

• butter
• mayonnaise
• cream cheese
• sour cream

Fluids (Minimum 6-8 Cups Daily)

Consume sugar free and carbonated free beverages throughout the day.

-Water                           -Sugar free kool-aid                     -Fruit O2

-Crystal light                 -Propel fitness water                   -Powerade Zero

-Decaf tea                       -Decaf coffee                                 -Sugar free jello

-Broth                            -MIO

Foods To Avoid

• Soft breads, doughnuts, pastries. 
• Salads and all other raw vegetables
• Sugar and sweets (table sugar, cakes, cookies, pies)
• High fat meats (bacon, sausage, ham, salami)
• Steak, roast beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison
• High fat foods (butter, cream cheese, whole milk, ice cream, sour cream, creamy salad, regular mayonnaise)
• Fibrous vegetables (whole broccoli, brussel sprouts, corn, cabbage, salad greens, asparagus).
• Fresh fruits except bananas
• Rice and pasta
• Nuts, seeds, coconut, raisins, popcorn, dried fruits

Permanent Behavior Changes For Success

• Plan to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks
• Make sure protein is the primary focus
• Set aside 20-30 minutes for planned meals and 10-15 minutes for snacks
• Eat slowly
• Take small bites
• Chew thoroughly (puree consistency)
• Avoid skipping meals
• Avoid drinking with meals, wait 20-30 minutes after meals to drink
• No eating 3 hours prior to bed