Tag: Soft food phase

According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, proper adherence to a structured dietary progression is critical for safe recovery and long-term success after surgery. A common concern for patients navigating this plan is exactly **how long after bariatric surgery can I eat chicken?**, and the answer depends on which phase of recovery you are in.

Three weeks after gastric sleeve surgery, your diet should still consist of pureed and soft foods, not solids like rice. Attempting to eat rice at this stage can be risky, as your stomach is still healing and not ready for starchy, expanding foods.