do's and dont's

[options123 3]

Is there a site that list the dont's for lap bandsters. Example don't take Fiber supplements, don't take certain meds. Etc. This would be very helpful for newbies. Thanks

[elcee 3,342]

There aren't that many don'ts that it warrants a whole website. Your Dr will tell you what his version is and it will differ from Dr to Dr..e,g no carbonation - this depends on your Dr and your ability to tolerate it.

Having a band doesn't mean that there are lots of things that are suddenly a no no. Often it is trial and error working out what works for you and what doesn't.

[NJGirl32 43]

Stole this from another post !

My Dr. gave me a great little book that has some great information that I thought would be helpful and thought I would share some of them.

Don'ts to Drinking

* Don't Drink Carbonated beverages

(my dr says never, but ask your Dr.)

* Don't Drink Alcohol. (First year, ask your Dr.)

* Don't Drink coffee. (First Year ask your Dr.)

* Don't Drink Caffeninated Beerages (first Year)

* If on Iron Suppliment don't take with milk.

* Don't Drink with meals (wait 30 mins before and after meals)

* Don't Drink your Calories

* Don't Drink Protein shakes like Ensure, Carnation Instant Breakfast unless your Dr. Tells you to do so.

* Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink Water. by that time you have already lost two or more cups of your total body Water.< /p>

Do's

* Do drink a minimum of 64 oz of water a day or more.

* Do drink water as your beverage of choice

* Do drink herbal teas

* Do Sip frequently

* Do drink diluted drinks such as crystal light on limited basis

* Do drink chicken, beef and veggie broth

* Do use splenda instead of other sweetners to sweeten beverages

* Do increase your water intake on hot days and when exercising

* Do increase your water intake if constipated

[CheckYes 46]

I think it varies. I drink coffee and take a fiber supplement daily. I also am allowed alcohol buy choose not to have it. Follow whatever your doctor says!

[Papillon Princess 13]

As the previous posters said, it really varies by the dr. I see a lot of people on here talking about things they can eat but my dr does not allow fruit. It's loaded with carbs and natural sugars but he says until I've lost 75% or more of my excess weight, I need to eliminate carbs, even fruit. I also see a lot of people on here that talk about what they may drink or eat and some don't seem to care what their doctor says. Typically these things are discussed in your nutrition classes pre operatively.

[mrnetop 0]

Here is a good site that has a lot if info including Do's and Don'ts

http://www.lap-band-surgery-site.com/bariatric-eating.html

[HeatherinCA 10]

This is a pretty good one.

http://lapbandtransformation.com/Adjustments.htm

Overall.. the only thing I don't really do it drink carbonated beverages. and I TRY not to drink with food, I do occasionally though. I'm talking physical things.. not things like "don't have milkshakes" that should be obvious lol

Everything else is really up to how you personally wanna lose weight... if you wanna do low carb or whatever.. that's your choice, but the band doesn't care..