Soft/Pureed Proteins
1 Week after RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery
2 Weeks after Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery
2-3 fluid oz. (4-6 tablespoons) of a pureed or soft high protein foods
Up to 3 servings per day
Dairy: low-fat cheese, low-fat cottage cheese, sugar-free yogurt, low-fat sugar-free pudding.
Egg or egg substitute: If you have heart disease, limit yolks to no more than 3 egg yolks
per week.
Unsweetened hot cereals: Thinned Malt-o-Meal, cream of rice, quick cook oatmeal.
Avoid: Coarse ground grits, steel cuts oats or large grain cereals.
These will expand in your pouch.
Beans/Peas: Fat-free or low fat refried beans, bean or pea soups (split pea, lentil, chick
peas/garbanzo beans, black, navy, pinto) or plain cooked beans. Chew these very well. Other protein foods: tofu, peanut butter, egg salad or tuna salad made with low-fat mayo &
served with crackers or crisp toast (white or light wheat, not multi-grain for now)
Continue using:
8 fl oz protein shake daily between meals.
