Looking into lapband..........

WillPower · October 14, 2004

I am considering getting lap-band and am scared of getting into something that I will regret. I would like go get some feed back from all of you about this, what can I eat, can I eat the food I LOVE? Is the liquid diet really bad?

Thanks,

Will

Iluvharleys · October 14, 2004

Start reading all the post on these boards, it is full of information. Keep reading everything you can on the internet. There is a lot of knowledge out there, it just takes some time reading. Please don't just take someone's word about it, you really need to know all the pros and cons.

Marimaru · October 14, 2004

Heyo,

What research have you already done on the band? Or other weight loss surgeries in general?

Alot of us prefer the Lap Band to other options for alot of reasons. A few of these may be:

- no changes to how your organs work

- adjustable. You can have more or less of a fill in the band if you need it

- completely reversable, if something were to happen that you needed it reversed

- if you have to have the band removed, in a lot of cases you could have another one put on. The band is usually removed in cases of stomach or esophagus erosion.

As far as what you can eat, that varies by person. I personally have trouble with most breads and tortillas. Some people have trouble with Pasta or rice, and what you can or can't eat also depends on how tight your fill is. I may start having trouble with Pasta and rice after my next fill, even if they don't bother me now.

You have to get yourself into the mind set of eating your protien first. Protien >> Vegetables >> carbs, or whatever else is left. In most cases, after your protien foods, you will be full.

The liquid diet isn't that big of a deal. Depending on your doctor and your current weight, you may be required to do a liquid diet for a couple of weeks before you get the band. I didn't have to do this, but I imagine that part would be difficult. I did not have much trouble with the liquid diet after surgery. I wasn't much hungry. By the time I got to the mushy phase I was happy to be there, just because I wanted to eat my food instead of drinking it, but I didn't find myself starving during that time. I know other people have felt differently, maybe they heal faster, and they get hungry during the liquid/mushy phase.

Let us know if you have any other questions. :cool:

leatha_g · October 14, 2004

I love my band! I've even had some complications and I'd do it again!

WillPower · October 15, 2004

Thanks to all of you who sent replies to my questions. Jack how old are you??? I am 33. I love to eat and am worried about not getting to eat anymore. But I know that I need to get rid is this shed I am building over my feet..... I have been over weight since I was a child and think that it is time to let that kid do some of the things that I never let him do. I think that I am scared that I am not going to be able to quit if I want,because once it is in you are pretty much commited. But I guess quitting got me where I am right now.....................

hoddie · January 12, 2007

:help: Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has advice on the pre-op FULL liquid diet? I can probably do it for a week, but two??? I don't know. What if I slip and eat something wonderful? then what? For those who had the two week liquid diet before the opperation, how did you guys do it?

juliegeraci · January 14, 2007

I love my lapband. I can eat anything I want butr smaller portions. I do miss eating 6" subs from Subway. bread and eggs are always difficult to get down. Anyway, long story short, I wouldn't want it any other way. Good luck with your decision.