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)
Protein Meal 2 (70 calories, 15g protein)
Protein Meal 3 (150 calories, 27g protein)
Protein Meal 4 (60 calories, 13g protein)
Protein Meal 5 (130 calories, 20g protein)
DAILY TOTALS: 630 calories, 109 grams protein
Full Liquid Diet, Day 2
Protein Meal 1 (300 calories, 54g protein)
Protein Meal 2 (50 calories, 10g protein)
Protein Meal 3 (100 calories, 15g protein)
Protein Meal 4 (100 calories, 23g protein)
Protein Meal 5 (80 calories, 15g protein)
DAILY TOTALS: 630 calories, 117 grams protein
Full Liquid Diet, Day 3
Protein Meal 1 (170 calories, 27g protein)
Protein Meal 2 (100 calories, 15g protein)
Protein Meal 3 (160 calories, 23g protein)
Protein Meal 4 (240 calories, 35g protein)
Protein Meal 5 (85 calories, 13g protein)
DAILY TOTALS: 755 calories, 113 grams protein
Full Liquid Diet, Day 4
Protein Meal 1 (220 calories, 31g protein)
Protein Meal 2 (100 calories, 15g protein)
Protein Meal 3 (25 calories, 23g protein)
Protein Meal 4 (170 calories, 23g protein)
Protein Meal 5 (183 calories, 24g protein)
DAILY TOTALS: 698 calories, 116 grams protein
Full Liquid Diet, Day 5
Protein Meal 1 (300 calories, 54g protein)
Protein Meal 2 (100 calories, 15g protein)
Protein Meal 3 (90 calories, 15g protein)
Protein Meal 4 (70 calories, 15g protein)
Protein Meal 5 (80 calories, 15g protein)
DAILY TOTALS: 640 calories, 114 grams protein
Full Liquid Diet, Day 6
Protein Meal 1 (100 calories, 15g protein)
Protein Meal 2 (240 calories, 35g protein)
Protein Meal 3 (100 calories, 23g protein)
Protein Meal 4 (180 calories, 23g protein)
Protein Meal 5 (25 calories, 23g protein)
DAILY TOTALS: 645 calories, 119 grams protein
Full Liquid Diet, Day 7
Protein Meal 1 (130 calories, 20g protein)
Protein Meal 2 (193 calories, 33g protein)
Protein Meal 3 (183 calories, 24g protein)
Protein Meal 4 (60 calories, 15g protein)
Protein Meal 5 (90 calories, 15g protein)
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.