What is the first phase diet after bariatric surgery?
                                
                                
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                                Immediately following bariatric surgery, a patient's body requires a specific, staged dietary progression to heal and adjust. The first phase diet after bariatric surgery is a crucial clear liquid stage designed to keep the patient hydrated and allow the new stomach to recover without stress.