I got my book today

[alatina 1]

about lapband surgery-its the info pack they send most people b4 surgery but since mine happened so quick there was no time.Im looking forward to reading it.Basicly though-I can still eat everything I like just in smaller quantities right?Of course after healing is done.my hubby is concerned that itll make him feel like a pig if I only eat broth all the time-lol.Actually he's very supportive but not quite sure as neither am I.I gleen that all will be the same just less of it.

[the best me 6]

Yep, AFTER the 6 weeks of healing. At that point, just see how you do with well-chewed foods. Some people have trouble with certain foods, breads, some meats so they just don't eat them. You will find out quickly what to avoid. so, yes, pretty much the same, just less of it.

The rule is...protiens first, then veggies, then carbs. Stop when you get full. No drinking with meals and for 1-2 hours after a meal. Follow that and you are eating the Bandster way!

But, heal first.

Did I leave anything out folks?

[alatina 1]

the thing Im not quite clear on is why wait the 6 weeks?I mean wont by then I will have a fill and be very restricted and have to learn to eat again anyway?I gather so far its because Im trying to get my band adjust and promote the size of the stomcah I now have?Sorry for the questions but Im the worlds worst about reading alot of stuff-I always want the cliff notes version:o)

[the best me 6]

Banding Cliffs Notes:

When you eat something difficult to digest, it causes your stomach to move and grind and wiggle and contort and do it's thing. This is NOT good for new sutures and freshly disected tissue. Let it heal. Let scar tissue begin to form. Let those sutures settle in around your band and stomach area. Don't cause your stomach to move too much. You want that band healed in nicely before you start eating like a Big Girl Bandster.

[alatina 1]

thanks ALOT-youre really helpful.