{"id":884,"date":"2026-05-21T22:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/post-op-bariatric-diet-guadalajara\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:22:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:22:03","slug":"post-op-bariatric-diet-guadalajara","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/en\/post-op-bariatric-diet-guadalajara\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Op Bariatric Diet | 4 Phases Recovery Guide | Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_postdien_hero{padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Post-Op Bariatric Diet \u2014 4 Phases Recovery Guide&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:38|text_align:center|color:%23004a80|line_height:1.2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;text-align:center;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 25px\">Official post-operative bariatric diet from Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez. Follow these 4 phases carefully to ensure proper healing and prevent complications.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;WhatsApp Your Nutritionist&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwa.me%2F16196536739|target:_blank&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fab fa-whatsapp&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_postdien_rules{padding-top:50px !important;padding-bottom:50px !important}.vc_custom_alo_884_1{background-color: #ffffff !important; padding-top: 60px !important; padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;General rules for the first weeks&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.9;list-style:none;padding-left:0;column-count:2;column-gap:40px\">\n<li>\u2713 No solid food until cleared<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Chew very slowly (20-30 times per bite)<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Small bites \u2014 stop at first sense of fullness<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Don&#8217;t drink while eating<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Stop liquids 15 min before eating<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Resume liquids 30-45 min after eating<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 No carbonated drinks or alcohol for 6 weeks<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 No straws, no gum (cause swallowing of air)<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Introduce new foods one at a time<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Hydration: 1.5-2.5 L per day<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 Always prioritize protein<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_postdien_phases{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\ud83d\udd35 The 4 phases of post-op recovery&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);min-height:320px;margin-bottom:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#004a80;color:#fff;font-size:13px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:50px;margin-bottom:10px\">Day 1-7<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 12px\">Phase I \u2014 Clear liquids<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Hydration and initial healing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0 0 6px\"><strong>Allowed:<\/strong> Clear protein drinks \u00b7 Fat-free broth \u00b7 Sugar-free gelatin \u00b7 Sugar-free popsicles \u00b7 Low-sugar electrolyte drinks \u00b7 Water \u00b7 Decaf tea<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#c0392b;margin:0\"><strong>Avoid:<\/strong> Sugar juices \u00b7 Regular Gatorade \u00b7 Added sugar<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);min-height:320px;margin-bottom:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#004a80;color:#fff;font-size:13px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:50px;margin-bottom:10px\">Day 8-14<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 12px\">Phase II \u2014 Full liquids<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Increase protein and nutrition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0\"><strong>Allowed:<\/strong> Protein shakes \u00b7 Skim\/lactose-free milk \u00b7 Low-fat yogurt (Greek, sugar-free) \u00b7 Blended soups (no chunks) \u00b7 Light creams without potato or corn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);min-height:300px\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#004a80;color:#fff;font-size:13px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:50px;margin-bottom:10px\">Day 15-21<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 12px\">Phase III \u2014 Puree \/ Soft<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Transition to soft texture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0 0 6px\"><strong>Allowed:<\/strong> Soft scrambled egg \u00b7 Low-fat cottage cheese \u00b7 Pureed chicken\/turkey\/fish \u00b7 Beans\/lentils \u00b7 Soft cooked vegetables \u00b7 Soft fruits (banana, applesauce)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#c0392b;margin:0\"><strong>Avoid:<\/strong> Dry meats \u00b7 Bread, rice, pasta \u00b7 Raw vegetables<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);min-height:300px\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#004a80;color:#fff;font-size:13px;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:50px;margin-bottom:10px\">Week 4 onwards<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 12px\">Phase IV \u2014 Soft \u2192 Regular<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Establish permanent healthy eating patterns.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;list-style:none;padding-left:0;margin:0\">\n<li>\u2022 Introduce solid foods gradually<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Always protein first<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Continue chewing thoroughly<\/li>\n<li>\u2022 Maintain habits from previous phases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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