At this stage of the diet, the volume of food increases to eight ounces per meal. This meal plan is a general guide to maintenance for most gastric bypass patients. Protein supplements may still be required.
BREAKFAST
4 OUNCES PROTEIN
4 OUNCES STARCH
LUNCH
4 OUNCES PROTEIN
4 OUNCES FRUIT
DINNER
4 OUNCES PROTEIN
4 OUNCES VEGETABLE
Appropriate food choices are listed by category below:
PROTEIN:
Low fat cottage cheese, eggs, egg whites, egg substitute, fat free yogurt, chicken breast, turkey breast, ham, pork chop, pork loin, pork roast, fish, beans, fat free cheese, canned tuna, canned ham, canned chicken, canned lump crab meat, veal, lobster, scallops, shrimp, tofu and all lean red meat as tolerated
STARCH:
Cream of Wheat, Cream of Rice, oatmeal, Malt-O-Meal, Cocoa Wheats, Grits, Farina, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, baked potato, peas, corn, unsweetened cereal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat crackers, melba toast, whole wheat bread as tolerated and corn and flour tortillas
VEGETABLE: All as tolerated
Green beans, beets, squash, spinach, greens, asparagus, zucchini, cucumbers, mushrooms, carrots, water chestnuts, okra, turnips, scallions, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, peppers, tomatoes, onions, eggplant, radishes, cabbage and all types of lettuce
FRUIT: All as tolerated
Apples, peaches, pears, pineapple, bananas, cantaloupe, grapes, honeydew melon, watermelon, mango, papaya, kiwi, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, raisins, apricots, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, nectarines, prunes and plums
SNACK: All fresh fruits and vegetables as tolerated