Considering surgery

[Fit2btied 122]

Hi! I'm considering lapband, consult is in 2 weeks. I would like to know a few things.

How many weeks were you on pre surgery diet?

What were you able to have?

Then what are you no longer able to eat after the band is placed? How strict is the new eating plan for the rest of my life?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Cc

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Hi! I'm considering lapband' date=' consult is in 2 weeks. I would like to know a few things.

How many weeks were you on pre surgery diet?

What were you able to have?

Then what are you no longer able to eat after the band is placed? How strict is the new eating plan for the rest of my life?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Cc[/quote']

I actually didn't have a pre op diet. Every surgeon has their own practices though so you will have to ask yours about his.

There isn't any food I can't eat since surgery. My eating plan isn't strict, either. I believe in moderation not deprivation so if I really want something, I have it, just a smaller amount than I did before.

[blondegal_ 1,028]

(As a point of reference - I've been banded almost nine months. I've had fills and if I'm not in the green zone, it's at least sea foam green. ???Š)

I did not have to do a pre surgery diet. That varies by doctor/insurance.

There are no foods that I cannot eat. I do not have carbonated drinks very often. I've had a beer at a couple of social events but drank them very slowly as I could feel the gas. I have gotten stuck before but if I chew, chew, chew I can eat anything. But there's a lot I don't eat as I count calories and get in the needed Protein. And I eat a cup or less of food per meal so that doesn't leave much room for a lot of things. I have had a cupcake at a birthday celebration or even some chocolate just because but I count the calories and usually a bite or two us enough to feel satisfies.

For me the band has not been about giving up foods. It's been about eating healthier and smaller amounts. Hope this helps you.

[Tomander 614]

Hi

I didn't have to do the pre-op diet because I didn't have much fat around around my liver.

I can eat ANYTHING except rice or apple skins... and no carbonated beverages. While I was losing I did have to "diet" but I have no regrets at all about having the surgery.

I find maintenance with the lapband VERY easy.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

tomander@belll.net

[Helli 49]

I have a high bmi my pre op diet is three weeks of Protein Shakes for two meals and one meal of 4oz lean Protein, one cup veggies (not carb heavy) and one cup fruit (no bananas ) post op is a day or two of Clear Liquids, week of full liquids, week of mushy foods and then slowly incorporate solid foods. I have been told just to take small bites and chew well (should take 30 minutes to eat 30 bites) and you can eat darn near anything.

[Fit2btied 122]

Thank you all for your replies. I know this is about changing my lifestyle but the thought of not having even a bite of bday for my kids or a little Pasta for the rest of my life scared me. What is it they do to figure out if you need the pre op diet?

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Hi! I'm considering lapband, consult is in 2 weeks. I would like to know a few things.

How many weeks were you on pre surgery diet?

What were you able to have?

Then what are you no longer able to eat after the band is placed? How strict is the new eating plan for the rest of my life?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Cc

My preop diet was for 2 weeks.

2 - 3 Protein shakes per day and 2 high Protein meals (60g protein minimum). No carbs. Snacks were okay - SF Jello and ice pops, 64 oz. Water.

The name of the game from here on out is PROTEIN - chicken and fish are best.

What I can eat differs depending on:

How tight I am - the first 2 weeks after a fill are VERY restrictive and a lot of things just won't go down. bread and doughy things are out completely - that's a good thing, you don't really want or need carbs anyway.

Each fill is different...each week is different...sometimes each day is different! It is a learning process and an intimate connection between you and your band. No two people or bands are alike, through trial and error, you learn what works for you. When I was first banded, I could eat eggs and drink milk but after my 1st fill I could no longer eat eggs - scrambled, fried or hard boiled. After my 3rd fill I can no longer drink milk. My 4th fill is coming soon, so I wonder what I'm going to loose this go-round.

There really is no exact science to this, you really just have to pay attention to your body and know what will work for you. I have no regrets, I am very happy with the decision I made to have this surgery. It has done exactly what I needed it to do - even though I doubted myself and feared that I would be one of the few people the band didn't work for...but alas! I am having a very successful journey and I'm very proud of myself.