Living your life with the Lap Band® System
Adjustments are a crucial part of your success
- To get the best results, you may need several adjustments
- Our surgeon uses a fine needle to inject or withdraw saline from the Lap Band System via the access port.
- Consistent follow-up ensures that you find the Green Zone- the optimal level of restriction to meet your individual needs.
- When you have reached the Green Zone, you will be satisfied with less food, will not be hungry between meals, and will steadily lose about 1 to 2 pounds per week.
Determining when adjustments are needed:
To determine if an adjustment is needed, our surgeon will consider
- Your hunger
- Your weight loss
- The amount of food you can comfortably eat
- How frequently you exercise
- How much fluid is already in your Lap-Band System
Post-Op Nutrition
First few days – Small amounts of fluids at a time
1 to 4 weeks – Liquids and pureed foods
4 to 6 weeks – Very soft foods, slow introduction to solid foods
Good food choices:
- Fruits and vegetables, 1 to 3 servings daily
- Bread and cereal, 1 to 2 slices or 1 portion daily
- Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, 1 to 2 oz. daily
- Dairy products: 2 cups of low-fat milk or yogurt, 1 oz. of cheese daily
- Fats: 3 to 4 teaspoons of margarine, butter, oil or low-fat dressings in moderation
- Calorie-free liquids such as water, coffee, or tea
- Dry meat and shrimp
- Untoasted or doughy bread
- Pasta and rice
- Fibrous vegetables, such as asparagus
- Nuts and popcorn
- Syrups, honey, jam
- Sweets such as cake, biscuits, pies, and pastries
- High-calorie beverages and liquids
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