In this section:
Increasing Activity
Activity will be an important part of your recovery and weight loss. Here are some simple steps to gradually increase activity without overdoing it. More…
Bariatric Surgical Wound Care
How to care for your surgical incision site(s) until they heal completely after weight loss. More…
Expected Changes
What changes in your body, senses, tolerance, and habits can you expect after bariatric surgery. More…
Bariatric Surgery Diet
An introduction to your diet in the first few weeks after surgery. More…
Stage 1 Diet: Clear Liquids
Instructions for a clear liquid diet for the first two days following weight loss surgery. More…
Stage 2 Diet: Full Liquids
How to move from a clear liquid diet to a full liquid diet after weight loss surgery. More…
Stage 3 Diet: Pureed Food
How to progress from full liquids to the pureed or “squishy” food diet. More…
Stage 4 Diet: Soft Foods
Instructions for introducing the soft food diet after weight loss surgery. More…
Returning to Solid Food
Tips and strategies for eating a regular diet after weight loss surgery. More…
Avoiding Problems after Bariatric Surgery
An overview of things to pay attention to during the first few weeks after weight loss surgery. More…