Phase 2B: High Protein Liquid Meal Plan

You will be on this diet for 2 weeks after your surgery. 

​The Phase 2B meal plan is to be followed by all sleeve and gastric bypass patients for the 2-3 weeks following surgery. This meal plan includes liquids that are a good source of protein. The protein will allow you to lose body fat while preserving your muscle mass, which is the powerhouse of the body. 

The protein goal for Phase 2B is lower than for Phase 2A. After surgery, your stomach volume will be smaller and you may feel less hungry, so a higher protein goal may not be reasonable to achieve. 

Protein Goal: 40-60 grams/day 
Fluid Goal: 6-8 cups liquid/day 

Day 1 Post-Op Meal Plan

Breakfast
8 ounces chocolate Unjury with skim/1%/ low-fat soy/Lactaid milk

Morning Fluids
8 oz low sodium chicken broth
8 oz diluted apple juice (8 oz water and 4 oz juice)

Lunch
8 ounces strained Healthy Request cream of chicken soup (made with skim/Lactaid milk)

Afternoon Fluids
8 oz skim/Lactaid milk
8 oz water

Supper
8 ounces light Greek yogurt mixed with 2 tablespoons dry skim milk powder

Evening Fluids
8 oz water
8 oz Crystal Light

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Day 2 Post-Op Meal Plan

Breakfast
8 ounces Atkin’s shake (on ice or very cold)

Morning Fluids
8 oz flavored water
8 oz tea (with skim milk/artificial sweetener as desired)

Lunch
1/3 cup Unjury Protein Pumpkin Pudding (see Unjury website for recipe)

Afternoon Fluids
8 oz skim milk
12 oz iced tea (with artificial sweetener as desired)

Supper
8 ounces cream of tomato soup made with milk/Lactaid

Evening Fluids
8 oz water
8 oz Fruit20

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Day 3 Post-Op Meal Plan

Breakfast
8 ounces light yogurt (like Dannon or Yoplait) with 2 tablespoons dry skim milk powder

Morning Fluids
8 oz decaf tea
8 ounces Fruit20

Lunch
8 ounces of Chicken Broth Unjury (made with water)

Afternoon Fluids
12 oz sugar-free Kool-Aid
2 sugar-free popsicles

Supper
8 ounces Isopure (clear liquid protein drink)

Evening Fluids
4 oz sugar-free jello
8 oz skim milk/Lactaid

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Day 4 Post-Op Meal Plan

Breakfast
8 ounces Strawberry Sorbet Unjury made with water

Morning Fluids
8 oz diluted juice (4 oz juice and 4 oz water)
8 oz decaf tea (with skim milk/artificial sweetener as desired)

Lunch
8 ounces Healthy Request Cream of Celery Soup (made with skim milk)

Afternoon Fluids
8 oz flavored water
8 oz skim/Lactaid milk with sugar-free hot cocoa

Supper
8 ounces milk with sugar-free Carnation Instant Breakfast

Evening Fluids
8 oz sugar-free, non-carbonated fluid
8 oz Crystal Light

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Day 5 Post-Op Meal Plan

Breakfast
8 ounces High Protein Slim Fast

Morning Fluids
8 oz decaf tea (with skim milk/artificial sweetener as desired)
8 oz skim/Lactaid milk

Lunch
8 ounces Chicken Soup Unjury made with water

Afternoon Fluids
2-3 sugar-free popsicles
12 oz flavored water (like Dasani, Propel Fitness Water)

Supper
8 ounces cream of tomato soup made with skim milk/Lactaid

Evening Fluids
8 oz skim/Lactaid milk with sugar-free hot cocoa
8 oz water

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Day 6 Post-Op Meal Plan

Breakfast
8 ounces skim/Lactaid milk with sugar-free hot cocoa

Morning Fluids
8 oz diluted cranberry juice (4 oz water and 4 oz juice)
8 oz decaf tea with skim milk/artificial sweetener (as desired)

Lunch
8 ounces Healthy Request cream of chicken soup made with water (1 scoop unflavored Unjury added after heating)

Afternoon Fluids
½ cup sugar-free jello
8-12 oz Crystal Light

Supper
8 ounces milk/water with 1 scoop Vanilla Unjury

Evening Fluids
8 oz skim/Lactaid milk with no added sugar instant breakfast
12 oz flavored water

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Day 7 Post-Op Meal Plan

Breakfast
8 ounces light yogurt with 2 tablespoons dry skim milk powder

Morning Fluids
8 oz herbal decaf tea (with skim milk/artificial sweetener as desired)
8 oz skim/Lactaid milk with no added sugar instant breakfast

Lunch
8 ounces Chicken Soup Unjury with water

Afternoon Fluids
12 oz Fruit20
8 oz beef broth

Supper
8 ounces EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control protein drink

Evening fluids
2-3 sugar-free popsicles
8-12 oz decaf herbal tea (with skim milk/artificial sweetener as desired)

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Please Note 

Due to the individual healthcare needs of persons that have had surgical weight loss procedures with or without other healthcare concerns, please consult your physician to determine whether the menus on this website are suitable before using them. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is not responsible for adverse effects caused by the improper use of the information provided on this website.