Tips for Following the Lap Band Diet

July 5th, 2009 by groceryshopping

The lap band diet is basically the same as all other versions of a bariatric diet. For the first few months, it is important that you follow the instructions provided by you physician and dietitian. Slowly, your eating will return to what you have been used to in the past. The only difference will be the size of your portions. They will be considerably smaller.

While you are in the hospital, you will consume clear liquids. This is the only thing that is allowed wiht a step 1 meal. After you leave the hospital and for a minimum of two weeks you will eat protein shakes, baby food or strained, pureed food . If you have to chew it, it is not step 2 and you may be sorry later if you are eating it.

Step 3 of the bariatric diet can begin after the first 2 weeks following your surgery. Because I was anxious to get back to foods could chew, I was glad when the first 2 weeks were past. Start SLOWLY. Introduce soft foods and chew them well. Eventhough it sounds unpleasant, but what you are eating should be chewed until it is liquid and then swallowed.

After the 8 week, you can eat anything, but here again, take it easy. You will not be eating a steak dinner just yet. It is important that you still chew your food s well and eat small bites. Meats will probably be the most difficult foods to eat. Sugar will be almost impossible for a person that has had a Roux-en-Y and will probably be eaten again by a person who has had lap band surgery.

This is the first 8 weeks of the rest of you life and it will pass quickly. The true part of the lap band diet is going to be how you manage your eating from that point forward. In order to have a successful weight loss surgery, you will have to make the necessary lifestyle changes.