As you recall from the preoperative diet, full liquids are foods that have a semi-solid or pudding-like consistency. To prevent PCM, it is best to emphasize the high protein foods as much as possible in addition to the protein supplement.
Meals are to be designed from the foods listed below. Remember that you are to eat three
meals a day and 2 ounces at each one of these meals. Sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free Jell-O, and broth are allowed between meals.
| FOOD GROUP | ACCEPTABLE FOODS | FOODS TO AVOID |
| MODIFIED SOLIDS | Strained Baby Cereals
Cream of Wheat |
Oatmeal with Chunks of Fruit
Soups with Pasta, Rice and Desserts, Pasta, and Meat |
| PROTEIN SOURCES | Yogurt, Light Smooth Variety
Low Fat Cottage Cheese |
Yogurt with Fruit on the Bottom
Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream |
You may add flavorings and spices to foods including, but not limited to, margarine and salt and pepper. Sugar substitutes are acceptable for sweetening. You may add other condiments to your food if they do not contain increased amounts of sugar. Pick the lower fat version of a condiment if it is available.