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Once the body is ready for soft foods, typically a month post-surgery, more food options are available. Soft cooked vegetables, fruits, ground meats or fish can be added to the diet, although it is recommended to add one food at a time until tolerance is determined. The volume of food will be very minimal, starting out at one ounce of food per meal. The soft food diet will continue for approximately two months before patients are ready for their life-long way of eating.

For greatest success from surgery, Weight reduction surgery patients will always need to monitor their food choices. Portion control and reduction of fats and high calorie foods are the most difficult changes for patients. Commonwealth Surgical Associates in Maryland has created a diet plan that clearly outlines the recommended dietary stages, foods and eating habits for greatest success. Learning how to eat will be a challenge for many Gastric bypass support groups patients, but finding a good support group and working with a nutritionist or dietician will help.

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