What is the diet prescribed after intragastric balloon procedure?

The diet prescribed after intragastric balloon implantation is similar to that after a bariatric Surgery. However, the restrictions are less and requirement for supplements is fewer compared to bariatric surgery.

The diet schedule is as follows-

1. Phase 1 (Liquid diet )- It is prescribed from day 1 to day 15. Initially, it is a clear liquid diet for 3-5 days which is then transitioned to full liquids including milk and protein shakes.
2. Phase 2 ( Puréed diet)- It is prescribed from day 15 to day 30. It includes puréed and semisolid foods which don’t require chewing.It can be removed at any time depending upon the patient’s choice
3. Phase 3 ( Soft diet ) - It is prescribed from day 30 to day 45 after the procedure. It includes fork soft foods which require minimal chewing and are easily digestibleIt can be done in a day care setting and doesn’t require hospital admission
4. Phase 4 ( Normal diet) - This can be taken after 6 weeks of the procedure. The portions are generally limited to a quarter of the normal diet and should be consumed slowly after thorough chewing.It doesn’t require any cuts for insertion and can be implanted through the natural route i.e. oral cavity