Meal Plans for the Pre-Op and Post-Op Liquid Diets

Liquid Diet Meal Plan

While your body recovers from surgery and adapts to a new normal, use this sample plan as a guide to help map out your full liquids phase.

The Liquid Diet (a.k.a. Phase 2, the Full Liquids Diet, or the Liver Shrinking Diet when utilized pre-op) starts after a short phase of clear liquids after weight loss surgery. Your surgeon will instruct you on when you should transition from clear to full liquids, likely sometime between 2 and 7 days post-op depending on which procedure you've had.

A high protein post-op liquid diet can help you meet your bodies nutritional needs while it recovers from surgery.

Daily Goals for Post-Op Liquid Diet: 5 small liquid meals scheduled at regular intervals throughout the day with the goal of reaching a minimum total of 80 grams of protein

Full Liquid Diet, Day 1

Protein Meal 1 (220 calories, 35g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Shake Meal Replacement, Chocolate

Protein Meal 2 (70 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Soup, Beef Bouillon

Protein Meal 3 (150 calories, 27g protein)

• Bariatric Advantage High-Protein Meal Replacement, Cookies & Cream

Protein Meal 4 (60 calories, 13g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Smoothie, Berry Delicious

Protein Meal 5 (130 calories, 20g protein)

• Chike Nutrition High-Protein Iced Coffee, Caramel

DAILY TOTALS: 630 calories, 109 grams protein

Full Liquid Diet, Day 2

Protein Meal 1 (300 calories, 54g protein)

• 2 Scoops Protein ONE™ Complete Meal Replacement, Creamy French Vanilla

Protein Meal 2 (50 calories, 10g protein)

• LonoLife Grass-Fed Beef Bone Broth Powder K-Cup

Protein Meal 3 (100 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Ready to Shake Protein Drink, Strawberry Banana

Protein Meal 4 (100 calories, 23g protein)

• Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder, Caramel Macchiato

Protein Meal 5 (80 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Hot Chocolate Protein Drink, Classic

DAILY TOTALS: 630 calories, 117 grams protein

Full Liquid Diet, Day 3

Protein Meal 1 (170 calories, 27g protein)

• Celebrate Meal Replacement Shake, Deep Chocolate

Protein Meal 2 (100 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Smoothie, Aloha Mango

Protein Meal 3 (160 calories, 23g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Soup, Chicken Bouillon prepared with 1 cup skim milk

Protein Meal 4 (240 calories, 35g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Shake Meal Replacement, Strawberry

Protein Meal 5 (85 calories, 13g protein)

• Muscle Cheff High Protein Iced Coffee, Mocha

DAILY TOTALS: 755 calories, 113 grams protein

Full Liquid Diet, Day 4

Protein Meal 1 (220 calories, 31g protein)

• 2 Scoops Clean Whey™ Protein by BariatricPal with Probiotics, Chocolate

Protein Meal 2 (100 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Soup, Cream of Tomato

Protein Meal 3 (25 calories, 23g protein)

• Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder, Lemon Tea

Protein Meal 4 (170 calories, 23g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Soup, Cream of Mushroom prepared with 1 cup skim milk

Protein Meal 5 (183 calories, 24g protein)

• BariatricPal Hot Chocolate Protein Drink, Irish Cream prepared with 1 cup skim milk

DAILY TOTALS: 698 calories, 116 grams protein

Full Liquid Diet, Day 5

Protein Meal 1 (300 calories, 54g protein)

• 2 Scoops Bariatric Advantage High-Protein Meal Replacement, Banana

Protein Meal 2 (100 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Yogurt Protein Smoothie, Berry

Protein Meal 3 (90 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal High-Protein Soup, Broccoli & Cheese

Protein Meal 4 (70 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Ready to Shake Protein Drink, Pineapple Orange

Protein Meal 5 (80 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Hot Chocolate Protein Drink, Cinnamon

DAILY TOTALS: 640 calories, 114 grams protein

Full Liquid Diet, Day 6

Protein Meal 1 (100 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Ready to Shake Protein, Mocha Cream

Protein Meal 2 (240 calories, 35g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Shake Meal Replacement, Vanilla

Protein Meal 3 (100 calories, 23g protein)

• Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder, Strawberry Kiwi

Protein Meal 4 (180 calories, 23g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Soup, Cream of Vegetable prepared with 1 cup skim milk

Protein Meal 5 (25 calories, 23g protein)

• Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder Gran N' Go Box, Twisted Cherry

DAILY TOTALS: 645 calories, 119 grams protein

Full Liquid Diet, Day 7

Protein Meal 1 (130 calories, 20g protein)

• Chike Nutrition High-Protein Iced Coffee, Vanilla

Protein Meal 2 (193 calories, 33g protein)

• OvaEasy Egg White Protein, Chocolate Cake prepared with 1 cup skim milk

Protein Meal 3 (183 calories, 24g protein)

• BariatricPal Protein Soup, Savory Onion prepared with 1 cup skim milk

Protein Meal 4 (60 calories, 15g protein)

• Proti Diet Protein Fruit Drink, Tropical Fruit

Protein Meal 5 (90 calories, 15g protein)

• BariatricPal Hot Protein Mix, Decaf Cappuccino

DAILY TOTALS: 640 calories, 105 grams protein

THIS IS A VERY LOW CALORIE DIET.
Use only under the supervision of your doctor.

Aim for AT LEAST 64 ounces of fluid each day. That will keep you hydrated so surgery is easier and recovery is easier. Drink water, flavored water, or another calorie-free beverage that is caffeine-free and non-carbonated.

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"6 Daily" Meal Plan for Steady Weight Loss

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