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Acid Reducers
Wound care is one of the most important aspects of post-surgery care, and it is actually pretty simple. You can use sterile gauze, medical tape for sensitive skin, Curad, Nexcare, or generic bandages for sensitive skin.

Symptoms to Watch For
If you are experiencing some post-surgery pain: that can be very normal to have some

Tips for Being Successful
THE FOLLOWING IS ONLY FOR POST-OP PATIENTS The following foods, recipes and info are only

Raw or Crunchy Fruits and Vegetables
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Post-Surgery Exercise
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Example of Week 4 and Beyond – Soft Mechanical
A soft mechanical diet is made up of foods that are easy to chew and swallow. It is perfect for people who have recently had weight loss surgery; it is easy on the digestive system that is still slow from medications and anesthesia. At the beginning of Week 4 post-surgery, you can follow the soft mechanical diet and even stay on this plan for several weeks until you gradually transition to regular soft foods.

Example of Week 3 – Pureed Foods
During Week 3, most people seem to do well with small amounts of pureed food throughout the day.