Post-Op Diet Guide: Soft Foods and Liquid Diet After Surgery

Specific nutritional protocols, including liquid and soft diets, are essential following lap band, bowel, or gallbladder surgeries. Protein intake is a key focus.

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Soft Diet List After Bowel Surgery

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Erica Wickham, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

Bowel surgery may be necessary if you have polyps, colon cancer, ulcerative colitis or diverticular diseases. Bowel surgery requires colon cleansingand fasting before surgery and dietary progression to allow your digestive tract to heal after your surgery.