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Diagnosis Information:
Dietary Instructions after Laparoscopic Esophageal Surgery
Diet after a Laparoscopic Antireflux Procedures:
(Nissen, Toupet or Heller myotomy)
Your doctor will ask you to alter your diet because of your surgery. A blended or liquid diet will help you maintain your nutrition and allow the surgical site to heal. Most often, people follow this diet for about 10 days to two weeks after surgery. However, you should discuss advancing your diet with your doctor. If you already follow a special diet or have food allergies, your dietitian will help you adapt this food plan to your personal needs.
The types of foods you should choose during this time are foods that are liquid or blended, so that they do not require chewing.
Examples of appropriate foods include: milk, water, juice, nectars, soy milk, frappes, custard, yogurt, pudding, applesauce (not chunky), pureed chicken or beef (cut into small pieces and blended in blender or food processor).
Sample Meal Plan
| Breakfast |
Snack |
Lunch |
| Yogurt & Fruit Shake |
Custard Cream |
Soup |
| Cream of Wheat |
Applesauce |
Milk |
| Tea |
Milk |
Juice |
| Juice |
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Sorbet |
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| Snack |
Dinner |
Snack |
| Ice Cream |
Tomato Soup |
Jello |
| Frappe |
Pureed Chicken |
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Mashed Potatoes |
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Milk or Juice |
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Tools you may find helpful:
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Blender/Food Processor |
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Carnation Instant Breakfast |
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Powdered Milk or protein powder |
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Evaporated Milk |
Miscellaneous:
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Eat and drink slowly |
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Take small amounts at one time, especially in the first
few days after surgery
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Avoid alcohol during the first two weeks and then
discuss with your doctor, especially if you have other
health problems and /or take medications |
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Allow carbonated beverages to sit open for at least one
hour before drinking
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Avoid apple juice as this can cause gas and bloating |
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Advance your diet slowly once your doctor gives the
approval Cook chicken, pork, beef, and fish well order
"medium" or "well-done" rather than "rare" or "medium-
rare" |
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Don't eat from outside concession stands or pushcarts |
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If constipation becomes a problem, ask your doctor if
you should take Metamucil |
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Take a chewable multivitamin daily during the two
weeks that you are following the liquid diet
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Food Safety:
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After your diet is advanced, it is important to pay
careful attention to safe food handling to avoid food
poisoning. |
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Keep food well-refrigerated |
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Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly before
cooking and eating |
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Separate raw chicken and meat from all other foods |
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Wash cutting boards and utensils that were used with
raw chicken and meat with anti-bacterial soap or wash
in the dish washer |
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Don't eat sushi (raw fish), tartar (raw steak), or other
raw meats. |
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