Post surgery diet and recovery?

dmu · March 25, 2008

Hello,

I called my insurance company yesterday and found out that I've been approved. I'm excited and scared at the same time, but I plan to go forward. I'd like to know what your post procedure diet was like as well as the recovery time you needed. I've got some busy times coming up at work and I'll also be moving in the next month. I'd like to get the procedure as soon as possible, but it doesn't sound like it would be a good idea to do so before we move. Or would it? I'd love to hear about your experience.

losingjusme · March 25, 2008

every doctor is different, but here is a general FAQ:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/first-few-weeks-after-surgery-55787/

good luck!

kbinaz · March 26, 2008

Diet: I was on Clear Liquids for 4 days (surgery day counted as 1) On day 4 I was allowed to start on 'soft proteins' which consisted of chicken, turkey,fish, cottage cheese, eggs, legumes (refried Beans became my best friend), lowfat cheeses, and sugar free/fat free yogurt. I ate that until my first fill.

Physically:Days 1-5 were pretty much just spent at home walking around like a very old woman-crouched over. I was allowed to drive 24 hours after taking my last pain pill, and I stopped taking them on day 3. I couldn't lift anything over 10 pounds for 2 months so no weight training - just walking or treadmill. By 1 month out, I felt pretty much normal in every way.