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Hello Everyone. I'm new to the site and am so grateful to see others expressing my concerns as well. One of my concerns is the amount of food you can have after surgery. I understand it varies depending on immediately post-op (swelling) to a month, 3 months, and so on later. Once you've attained your goal weight, however, what is the recommended meal amounts? I've heard 1/4 cup (outragious in my opinion) to 3/4 cup to 1-1/2 cup per meal. :help: This is really bothering me; I just don't believe that 1/4 cup/meal is 'normal'. Why bother eating at all then? I can handle the 1-1/2 which is what my doctors' nurse led me to believe...or else I didn't hear her correctly. Anyone?

Thank you so much. I'm learning. You're right, it's not only one's health, but private pay vs what an insurance will require. I guess the problem is that I feel after seeing the nurse, doctor and dietician, nothings' happended; no one has called to follow up. I don't know what to expect and so I'm kind of 'freaking' a little. Guess it's part of the learning experience. I do appreciate you!.

I've just spent 30 minutes on google trying to get answers, so now I think I'll ask you wonderful people! WHAT all tests and exams have your doctors ordered prior to Lap band? It only makes sense they need a Blood type/cross match, Complete Blood Count w/Differential and an EKG. I also understand the 'Nut' consultation and the Psych consultation, but what is this about a 'sleep apnea' evaluation? Oh, and a Barium Swallow????? HELP!

FYI, some of the 'gas' is present because when the lap band is done, they have to pump your abdominal cavity with a special gas so they can see what they're doing and move they're equipment around. Unfortunately, the surgeons can't get all of the gas out. Generally, if you lay down for 24 hours afterwards, a lot of the gas is reabsorbed into the body and doesn't hurt as much. I've also found that moist heat helps the most in decreasing the pain.

Don't worry; anything good is worth waiting for! Just remember...you have TIME and the more you wait, the more motivated you'll be afterwards....don't give in! When you are wanting to 'cheat', call your dietician/nurse supporter at your doctor's office. Okay? You, GO GIRL!