Hearty soups (cream of asparagus, lentil, minestrone, split pea)
Juices (cranberry, apple, grape), avoid citrus juices for a few days
Herbal Tea
Jell-O
Yogurt (soft or frozen)
Pudding/Custard
Soft fruits (banana, papaya, berries, canned peaches or pears)
Applesauce
Popsicles
Ice cream and milkshakes
Fresh cooked vegetables
Fruit smoothies/protein shakes
Oatmeal/cream of wheat
Eggs (scrambled, soft boiled, egg salad)
Mashed Potatoes
Rice, Risotto
Tofu
Pasta (plain or with sauce)
Fish (soft white fish, sole, trout)
Please AVOID the following foods for the first week following surgery:
Spicy Foods
Foods that are difficult to chew (steak, poultry, deli meats)
Popcorn, pretzels, potato chips
Crusty breads, bagels, cookies
Alcoholic beverages
On the day of surgery, begin with CLEAR FLUIDS (juice, luke-warm broth, tea, Jell-O) and then progress slowly to more substantial foods. Remember, it is important to maintain nutrition for optimal healing to occur.