Conditions/Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)/Chapter
Nutrition After Anti-Reflux Surgery
Staged diet after fundoplication
After anti-reflux surgery the gastroesophageal junction is swollen and fragile. The goal is to avoid stressing the wrap while swallowing improves and gas-bloat settles. Phases below are a general framework—your team may adjust timing.
Key points
- Clear / full-liquid phaseTap for details
Water, broth, strained soups, gelatin—small frequent sips. Avoid carbonation and straws early.
- Soft puree phaseTap for details
Yogurt, mashed potato, soft scrambled egg—chew well even when texture is soft.
- Soft solid phaseTap for details
Well-cooked vegetables, soft fish, pasta—stop if painful swallowing or vomiting occurs.
- Long-term habitsTap for details
Eat slowly, smaller meals, stay upright after eating; return of normal diet is gradual over weeks.
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Medical editor: Assoc. Prof. Cengiz Dibekoğlu, MD · Last medically reviewed: August 2026 · English patient-education chapter.