All You Need to Know About Diet After Antireflux Surgery
                     All You Need to Know About Diet After 
Antireflux Surgery
Ant i re f lux  surge ry,  a l so  known as  fundopl ica t ion ,  he lps  to  t rea t  gas t roesophagea l  
re f lux  d i sease  (GERD) in  people  who  suf fe r  f rom chronic  hear tburn .  GERD happens  
when the  t i s sues  and  musc le  in  the  esophagus  become loose ,  causing  food  and  o the r  
con ten ts  ins ide  the  s tomach to  come  up  in to  the  e sophagus .  Al though an t i re f lux  
surge ry  t igh tens  these  musc les  and  preven ts  food  f rom ente r ing  in to  the  esophagus ,  
p rovid ing  re l ie f  in  hear tburn ,  i t  g ives  bes t  re su l t s  when doc tor -prescr ibed  d ie ta ry  
res t r i c t ions  a re  prompt ly  fo l lowed
Fluids
 Doctors recommend being on a liquid diet for at least two-three weeks after antireflux surgery. This liquid 
diet allows the stomach to heal while maintaining proper hydration.  The full liquid diet may include clear 
liquids such as water, electrolyte drinks (low or no sugar), protein drinks, low fat or fat free milk, thinned 
yogurt, frozen desserts, and strained soups. Make sure that the liquids included in the diet are nutritious and 
provide enough energy to the body to recover faster.
Pureed Diet
 Within three weeks of the surgery, one can start including pureed food in their diet. Make sure that the food 
is smooth and has no lumps. To get the same consistency, use  a blender to blend your food. It is always 
advisable to include food items that are soft on the stomach and prevent acidity. 
Soft Diet
 Once three to four weeks after the surgery, and eating pureed foods easily, the diet can be advanced. Start 
eating soft food that can easily be mashed and have a uniform soft consistency. Generally, doctors 
recommend cooked food so that it can be mashed better and does not cause irritation in the stomach. It is 
also advisable to not add too many spices to the food.  All food should be chewed well and enjoyed, don’t 
rush through mealtimes.
Long term Diet
 Once doing well with a soft diet, continue to add more regular consistencies and drier foods over time.   
Some post reflux patients do not tolerate drier starchy foods like breads, or pastas.   Occasionally drier 
meats like chicken breast or steak can be difficult to tolerate.  They should be chewed in small bites and 
carefully consumed.
Wrap Up
 Any surgery, if followed by strict diet plans, can lead to better results and recovery and antireflux surgery is 
no exception. Talk to your doctor regarding your postoperative dietary plan. Remember to include plenty of 
hydrating fluids while advancing your diet and well beyond recovery.  To know more about antireflux 
surgery in Dallas and Fort Worth, reach out to a reputable surgeon offering anti-reflux surgery, 
weight loss procedures, and other minimally invasive procedures.
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