Stage Three Diet
Duration 2 Weeks
Liquids, pureed and very soft solids
• This state consists of liquids and blended/pureed foods (stage 1 and 2 diets), with an introduction to soft solid foods.
• Continue to sip beverages and eat slowly. Stop sipping and eating when you feel full.
• Be precise with measuring. The portions should remain no larger than ½ cup to prevent vomiting and stretching of your stomach pouch.
• Continue to eat at least 6 times a day. This is necessary to better meet nutritional needs. Try to avoid liquids 30 minutes before and after consuming needs.
• Continue to select a variety of foods, as tolerated. Consuming variety will ensure adequate and appropriate nutrient intake for energy and continued healing of your incisions.
• Chew soft solid foods to the consistency of the pureed foods. Use a baby spoon to remember to take small bites.
• Continue to drink a minimum of 48 ounces of water everyday, to prevent dehydration.
• Continue to take your multivitamin with iron, B-complex and calcium citrate
