Lap Band Surgery Reviews

Once you have undergone lap band surgery it is important that you eat proper portions of food and the right ones too. The band that has been placed at the top portion of your stomach is small and still raw. Hence, you have to treat your tummy tenderly as it is still fragile and might also be a little sore due to the elastic. It is important that you only consume foods that won’t harm the band and will not cause it to be displaced or move out of shape.

Right after your surgery, before leaving the hospital a professional dietician would give you a guide on what you should eat and what you shouldn’t. You have to treat your stomach with care and slowly add food starting from protein shakes and moving up to soft foods. As the stomach is what you could consider ‘weak’ you would have to follow a diet plan that not only suits your condition but to comply by the food pyramid as well.

First, get a piece of paper and write down all the foods that you should avoid and clear them out of your shelves and refrigerator. These would include:

• Fried foods. The oil and grease is not only unhealthy it can affect the band placement as well.
• The seed and skin of all fruits. Be sure to peel your apples and pears before eating them.
• Selected spices that might be too strong for your stomach such as cinnamon, pepper, onion, salt and garlic
• Big and tough pieces of meat such as chops, steaks and t-bones. This is because some patients have a hard time digesting meat that contains gristle.
• In some cases milk. If your stomach doesn’t agree with milk, try replacing your source of protein and calcium with soy, cottage cheese or dry milk.

When writing out your grocery list, be sure to list down all the foods that you should be consuming in life after lap band surgery. These would include a moderate portion of fruits and vegetables but keep an eye out for oranges and grapefruit as you should remove the membrane before eating.

Also, breads and cereals are also important for these individuals to include within their daily diet and they can eat items such as corn flakes and rye bread. In terms of solid proteins, fish, eggs and poultry can be consume but only soft pieces and limit it to serving in a day.

When it comes to drinks, be sure to give yourself a good amount of water throughout the day. Try to consume the recommended amount of 8-12 glasses a day. Other beverages such a juices, yogurt drinks and protein shakes can be consumed too but try to lay of carbonated drinks and refined sugar sodas as well. Some may be question whether or not it is possible to consume alcohol after this surgical process.

A glass of wine every now and then won’t hurt as it does not have much effect to the placed band. However, frequent consumption of heavy liquor can damage your stomach lining, so be sure to only consume alcohol in moderate amounts.

In conclusion, it is wise to eat a variety of foods and consume a well rounded diet to maintain your health. But do avoid the foods mentioned to prevent band slippage or any other possible effect. And do remember to start with soft foods the first few days and slowly move on from there.