How to Avoid Band Erosion After Lap Band Surgery?
Written by admin on Friday, April 9th, 2010 in Lap Band Surgery Complications.
After undergoing a lap band surgery, follow the given diet guidelines given by a dietician so as to avoid severe complications such as band erosion or slippage which may require corrective surgery.
If you have got the habit to kick start your day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee, you would have to stop as caffeine is not allowed for the first three months after surgery. Besides that, carbonated drinks; regular and diet might cause gas, bloating and an increase in stomach size due to carbonation. Hence, it is advisable to scratch all gassy drinks off your to-buy list as soon as you have had lap band surgery.