Diet After Lap Band

After lap band bariatric surgery in St. Petersburg, you can expect to be on a restricted diet. Because your stomach won’t hold more than four to six ounces at one time, it’s important to make each and every bite count. You’ll need an acceptable intake of protein and carbohydrates, which can be tricky given the challenges to the amount of food which you’ll be able to consume, and the types of foods which you’ll tolerate.

Of course, your post-op diet will be limited for the first six weeks. You’ll be recovering from surgery, dealing with some swelling, and adjusting to the smaller amounts of food which your stomach can hold. After your recovery you’ll need to make sure your body is properly nourished.

For six weeks following the insertion of your lap-band, you’ll graduate from clear liquids to pureed foods. Around the seventh week you’ll introduce solid foods. Keep your meals small and centered around easily digested proteins like fish, some poultry, and eggs. Fruits and vegetable will be allowed, however you must keep your fiber intake very minimal as these foods cause bloating and fibrous vegetables and fruits could possibly block the opening of your stomach, causing distress. Carbonated beverages should be avoided as well.

There’s no doubt that the ongoing success of any weight loss surgery depends upon the understanding of the post-surgical lifestyle. When you meet with your bariatric surgeon in St. Petersburg prior to surgery, you’ll be advised of the diet you’ll follow after your lap band is in place, allowing you to have a deeper understanding of your diet going forward.