Stage One: Water Only

An x-ray procedure will be performed the morning after your surgery to evaluate your new stomach and check for leaks.

If there are no leaks, you will be cleared to start taking one ounce of water (30 ml) at room temperature each hour while awake.

To avoid irritation of your new stomach or development of gas, you will need to:

• Sip slowly
• Not use straws
• Take no carbonated beverages

The Bariatric Surgery Diet Manual