After vertical sleeve gastrectomy, food progression, portions and tolerances are individualized. Start with instructions from your bariatric team, confirm the food texture you are cleared to eat, and compare one current item at a time before ordering.
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NIDDK explains that gastric sleeve surgery removes most of the stomach and leaves a smaller, banana-shaped section. That description does not establish a universal serving size, protein target or food-stage schedule for every person.
Use instructions from your bariatric team as the source of truth. SmashMeals sells prepared food; it does not prescribe a pre-operative diet, clear a post-operative food stage, diagnose symptoms or certify a current item as medically appropriate.
ASMBS explains that patients generally progress from liquids to soft foods and eventually solid foods under instructions from the bariatric team. Do not use an ordinary prepared entree during a liquid, puréed or other restricted stage unless your team specifically approves it.
ASMBS notes that bariatric programs set protein guidance and that vitamin and mineral supplements are needed after weight-loss surgery. A prepared meal does not replace prescribed supplements, laboratory monitoring, symptom evaluation or regular follow-up.
See the NIDDK guide to types of weight-loss surgery, ASMBS sleeve gastrectomy overview, and ASMBS life-after-surgery guidance. Your current written care plan takes priority over general educational material.
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