2-Week Pouch Reset Diet
The 2-Week Pouch Reset Diet can help you if your weight loss stalls after getting gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, lap-band, or another type of weight loss surgery. There may be a time after weight loss surgery when you wonder whether your pouch has stretched, or when you get off track with your eating.
The 2-Week Pouch Reset Diet mimics your original post-op diet, but it moves through the stages more quickly. You start with clear liquids, move to full liquids, then progress to pureed foods, semi-soft foods, and solid foods.
The 2-Week Pouch Reset Diet can help you:
- Break the pattern of off-track eating.
- Remember what it feels like when you feel restriction from your pouch.
- Practice stopping eating before you feel overly full.
Diet Guidelines:
- When you get to the solid foods diet, this is the time when you will feel that your pouch is working again. Eat slowly and mindfully, and focus on the feeling you have when you stop eating just before you are full.
- You can continue on the solid foods plan (repeat Days 10-14) for as long as your doctor agrees.
- Drink plenty of water and other calorie-free or low-calorie liquids to stay hydrated.
- Only use under the supervision of your doctor.
Day 1: Clear Liquids
Breakfast
½ cup apple juice, ½ cup decaf green tea
½ cup apple juice, ½ cup decaf green tea
Snack 1
1 sugar-free ice pop, ½ cup sugar-free gelatin
1 sugar-free ice pop, ½ cup sugar-free gelatin
Dessert
1 ice pop
1 ice pop
Day 2: Full Liquids
Totals: 900 calories, 142 grams protein
Day 3: Full Liquids
Totals: 980 calories, 130 grams protein
Day 4: Pureed Foods (Mushies)
Breakfast
Peaches and Cream Protein Oatmeal , ¾ cup pureed canned or frozen peaches (150 calories, 16 grams protein)
Peaches and Cream Protein Oatmeal , ¾ cup pureed canned or frozen peaches (150 calories, 16 grams protein)
Snack 1
1 container plain non-fat Greek yogurt, ½ pureed banana (150 calories, 15 grams protein)
1 container plain non-fat Greek yogurt, ½ pureed banana (150 calories, 15 grams protein)
Lunch
Pureed tuna salad with 3 ounces tuna, ½ cup cooked or canned green beans, ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons black olives, pepper (180 calories, 25 grams protein)
Pureed tuna salad with 3 ounces tuna, ½ cup cooked or canned green beans, ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons black olives, pepper (180 calories, 25 grams protein)
Dinner
4 ounces pureed canned chicken breast, ½ cup pureed cooked carrots (130 calories, 19 grams protein)
4 ounces pureed canned chicken breast, ½ cup pureed cooked carrots (130 calories, 19 grams protein)
Totals: 970 calories, 126 grams protein
Day 5: Pureed Foods (Mushies)
Snack 1
Pureed egg salad with 2 hard-boiled eggs, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, pepper (180 calories, 15 grams protein)
Pureed egg salad with 2 hard-boiled eggs, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, pepper (180 calories, 15 grams protein)
Lunch
½ cup non-fat pureed cottage cheese, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (140 calories, 14 grams protein)
½ cup non-fat pureed cottage cheese, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (140 calories, 14 grams protein)
Snack 2
¼ cup hummus with 1 scoop, (220 calories, 32 grams protein)
¼ cup hummus with 1 scoop, (220 calories, 32 grams protein)
Dinner
Chicken with Pasta Protein Soup , pureed with ½ cup cooked frozen cauliflower and ½ cup cooked brown rice (220 calories, 18 grams protein)
Chicken with Pasta Protein Soup , pureed with ½ cup cooked frozen cauliflower and ½ cup cooked brown rice (220 calories, 18 grams protein)
Totals: 1063 calories, 121 grams protein
Day 6: Pureed Foods (Mushies)
Breakfast
Vegetable Protein Omelet , 1 ounce cheddar cheese, melted, ½ mashed banana (260 calories, 23 grams protein)
Vegetable Protein Omelet , 1 ounce cheddar cheese, melted, ½ mashed banana (260 calories, 23 grams protein)
Snack 1
Pureed Protein Chili with Beans , 1 cheese stick (string cheese) (180 calories, 22 grams protein)
Pureed Protein Chili with Beans , 1 cheese stick (string cheese) (180 calories, 22 grams protein)
Lunch
Cream of Mushroom Protein Soup , ½ cup mashed potatoes with 1 teaspoon olive oil (200 calories, 16 grams protein)
Cream of Mushroom Protein Soup , ½ cup mashed potatoes with 1 teaspoon olive oil (200 calories, 16 grams protein)
Snack 2
Maple Brown Sugar Protein Oatmeal , ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese (250 calories, 28 grams protein)
Maple Brown Sugar Protein Oatmeal , ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese (250 calories, 28 grams protein)
Dinner
Chicken with Pasta Protein Soup , 3 ounces pureed cooked ground turkey meatballs blended with ½ cup tomato sauce, ½ cup cooked pureed fresh or frozen winter squash with 1 teaspoon olive oil (220 calories, 23 grams protein)
Chicken with Pasta Protein Soup , 3 ounces pureed cooked ground turkey meatballs blended with ½ cup tomato sauce, ½ cup cooked pureed fresh or frozen winter squash with 1 teaspoon olive oil (220 calories, 23 grams protein)
Totals: 1180 calories, 117 grams protein
Day 7: Semi-Soft Foods
Lunch
Beef with Pasta Protein Soup , with ½ cup cooked or canned beans and ½ cup cooked vegetables (240 calories, 24 grams protein)
Beef with Pasta Protein Soup , with ½ cup cooked or canned beans and ½ cup cooked vegetables (240 calories, 24 grams protein)
Snack 2
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1 cup cantaloupe (160 calories, 14 grams protein)
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1 cup cantaloupe (160 calories, 14 grams protein)
Dinner
1 veggie burger, 1 cup cooked green beans, 1 medium cooked sweet potato (250 calories, 14 grams protein)
1 veggie burger, 1 cup cooked green beans, 1 medium cooked sweet potato (250 calories, 14 grams protein)
Totals: 1150 calories, 108 grams protein
Day 8: Semi-Soft Foods
Breakfast
Southwestern Protein Omelet , with 1 ounce cheddar cheese, ½ cup cooked spinach, ¼ cup salsa (270 calories, 22 grams protein)
Southwestern Protein Omelet , with 1 ounce cheddar cheese, ½ cup cooked spinach, ¼ cup salsa (270 calories, 22 grams protein)
Lunch
Spaghetti and Meatballs Protein Entree , 1 cup cooked frozen broccoli florets (260 calories, 18 grams protein)
Spaghetti and Meatballs Protein Entree , 1 cup cooked frozen broccoli florets (260 calories, 18 grams protein)
Dinner
3 ounces broiled salmon with teriyaki sauce, ½ cup cooked brown rice, 1 cup cooked cauliflower florets (350 calories, 23 grams protein)
3 ounces broiled salmon with teriyaki sauce, ½ cup cooked brown rice, 1 cup cooked cauliflower florets (350 calories, 23 grams protein)
Totals: 1200 calories, 108 grams protein
Day 9: Semi-Soft Foods
Breakfast
Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes , 2 tablespoons peanut butter (300 calories, 22 grams protein)
Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes , 2 tablespoons peanut butter (300 calories, 22 grams protein)
Snack 1
(70 calories, 15 grams protein)
(70 calories, 15 grams protein)
Snack 2
1 cup cut watermelon, 1 ounce feta cheese (120 calories, 4 grams protein)
1 cup cut watermelon, 1 ounce feta cheese (120 calories, 4 grams protein)
Dinner
1 cooked bell pepper stuffed with 3 ounces ground turkey, ½ cup stewed tomatoes, 1/3 cup cooked quinoa or barley, and Italian seasoning (280 calories, 27 grams protein)
1 cooked bell pepper stuffed with 3 ounces ground turkey, ½ cup stewed tomatoes, 1/3 cup cooked quinoa or barley, and Italian seasoning (280 calories, 27 grams protein)
Totals: 1060 calories, 99 grams protein
Day 10: Solid Foods
Breakfast
Cinnamon Pecan Granola Cereal with 1 container Greek yogurt (250 calories, 19 grams protein)
Cinnamon Pecan Granola Cereal with 1 container Greek yogurt (250 calories, 19 grams protein)
Lunch
Tuna salad on lettuce leaves, made with 3 ounces tuna, diced celery and onion, ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons black olives, pepper (180 calories, 25 grams protein)
Tuna salad on lettuce leaves, made with 3 ounces tuna, diced celery and onion, ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons black olives, pepper (180 calories, 25 grams protein)
Snack 2
Caprese salad with 1 ounce mozzarella balls, 1 large tomato, sliced, 2 teaspoons olive oil, basil leaves, black pepper (210 calories, 8 grams protein)
Caprese salad with 1 ounce mozzarella balls, 1 large tomato, sliced, 2 teaspoons olive oil, basil leaves, black pepper (210 calories, 8 grams protein)
Dinner
3 ounces Mexican seasoned shredded chicken mixed with ½ cup pinto beans and 1 cup cooked bell pepper strips, topped with ¼ cup avocado (350 calories, 30 grams protein)
3 ounces Mexican seasoned shredded chicken mixed with ½ cup pinto beans and 1 cup cooked bell pepper strips, topped with ¼ cup avocado (350 calories, 30 grams protein)
Totals: 1250 calories, 99 grams protein
Day 11: Solid Foods
Breakfast
Breakfast sandwich with 1 whole-grain English muffin, 1 slice fat-free cheese, 1 cooked egg (230 calories, 17 grams protein)
Breakfast sandwich with 1 whole-grain English muffin, 1 slice fat-free cheese, 1 cooked egg (230 calories, 17 grams protein)
Snack 1
Fruit salad with 1 cup cut fresh fruit and 1 ounce sliced almonds (240 calories, 8 grams protein)
Fruit salad with 1 cup cut fresh fruit and 1 ounce sliced almonds (240 calories, 8 grams protein)
Snack 2
1 large whole-grain high-fiber wrap spread with 2 ounces fat-free cream cheese plus shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes (170 calories, 18 grams protein)
1 large whole-grain high-fiber wrap spread with 2 ounces fat-free cream cheese plus shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes (170 calories, 18 grams protein)
Dinner
Protein Pasta with 3 ounces lean ground turkey, Tomato Parmesan Flavor Pack , and 1 cup cooked broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot mix (300 calories, 41 grams protein)
Protein Pasta with 3 ounces lean ground turkey, Tomato Parmesan Flavor Pack , and 1 cup cooked broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot mix (300 calories, 41 grams protein)
Totals: 1320 calories, 110 grams protein
Day 12: Solid Foods
Lunch
Roll-ups with 2 ounces all-natural sliced turkey breast, 1 ounce swiss or cheddar slices, and ¼ cup avocado slices (260 calories, 24 grams protein)
Roll-ups with 2 ounces all-natural sliced turkey breast, 1 ounce swiss or cheddar slices, and ¼ cup avocado slices (260 calories, 24 grams protein)
Snack 2
1 cup baby carrots, 1 tablespoon peanut butter (140 calories, 8 grams protein)
1 cup baby carrots, 1 tablespoon peanut butter (140 calories, 8 grams protein)
Dinner
High-fiber wrap with 3 ounces tilapia or other white fish, grilled eggplant, and Honey Dijon dressing (250 calories, 30 grams protein)
High-fiber wrap with 3 ounces tilapia or other white fish, grilled eggplant, and Honey Dijon dressing (250 calories, 30 grams protein)
Totals: 1090 calories, 106 grams protein
Day 13: Solid Foods
Lunch
Greek chicken salad with romaine lettuce, cucumber slices, grape tomatoes, 3 ounces cooked chicken breast, 1 ounce feta cheese, 2 tablespoons vinaigrette (250 calories, 26 grams protein)
Greek chicken salad with romaine lettuce, cucumber slices, grape tomatoes, 3 ounces cooked chicken breast, 1 ounce feta cheese, 2 tablespoons vinaigrette (250 calories, 26 grams protein)
Snack 2
1 cup bell pepper strips Meat Snack (120 calories, 15 grams protein)
1 cup bell pepper strips Meat Snack (120 calories, 15 grams protein)
Totals: 1090 calories, 119 grams protein
Day 14: Solid Foods
Snack 1
2 hard-boiled eggs (140 calories, 12 grams protein)
2 hard-boiled eggs (140 calories, 12 grams protein)
Lunch
Salad with spinach leaves, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 ounce shaved parmesan, 2 tablespoons light dressing (230 calories, 10 grams protein)
Salad with spinach leaves, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 ounce shaved parmesan, 2 tablespoons light dressing (230 calories, 10 grams protein)
Dinner
Protein Chili with 1 ounce cheddar cheese, 1 cup cooked carro (280 calories, 24 grams protein)
Protein Chili with 1 ounce cheddar cheese, 1 cup cooked carro (280 calories, 24 grams protein)
Dessert
1 small pear, 1 ounce blue cheese (170 calories, 7 grams protein)
1 small pear, 1 ounce blue cheese (170 calories, 7 grams protein)
Totals: 1190 calories, 80 grams protein
Can repeat Days 10-14 for as long as you want
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