Sugar-Free, Carbonation-Free, Caffeine-Free, Clear Liquids
You will be on the Phase 1 Bariatric diet for 1-2 days after your bariatric procedure or until tolerated.
Types of foods/liquids permitted:
Clear liquids – non-dairy fluids that cause minimal amount of residue in the digestive tract. Fluids that are see-through (when held in front of a piece of paper you should be able to read the text through the liquid).
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Examples of Clear Liquids |
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| Water | Plain decaffeinated tea (no milk or creamer) |
| Crystal Light® | Plain decaffeinated coffee, black (no milk or creamer) |
| Sugar-free Snapple® | Clear flavored, low sodium broth (chicken, beef, seafood, vegetable) |
| Sugar-free Kool Aid® | Sugar free drink mixes |
Clear “solids” – “solids” that become liquids at room temperature
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Example of Clear Solids |
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| Sugar free (diet) Jello® | Sugar free popsicles |
Sugar substitutes are permitted (please refer to the list of “Sugar-Substitutes” page 124)
Types of foods/liquids NOT permitted:
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Important Nutritional Considerations
- Try to drink 1 ounces (1/8 of a cup) of clear liquids every 30 minutes
- The goal is to practice sipping fluids and stay hydrated
- Remember to sip slowly, do not gulp, do not use a straw
- Avoid extreme temperatures (extreme cold or hot)
- Always check your tolerance level and stop drinking when full
- Always remember to keep increasing physical activity as tolerated (as directed by physician)
Sample of a Phase I Bariatric Diet Menu
| Morning | Decaffeinated coffee with Splenda® (without cream/milk/sugar) |
| Breakfast | Low sodium chicken broth |
| Mid-morning | Crystal Light® mixed with water |
| Lunch | Low sodium seafood broth |
| Mid-afternoon | Water (flavored if desired) |
| Dinner | Low sodium beef broth |
| Evening | Decaffeinated tea with Splenda® |