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10 Rules for Lap Band

By knapp

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My husband went to see the doctor about getting lap band also. The doctor gave him a sheet that said 10 Rules for Lap Band Success and I found it VERY HELPFUL so I thought I would share his with some everyone.

1. Eat only 3 small meals per day (300 to 500 calaries per meal)

2. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly ( Spend 30 min per meal and chew 15-20 times per bite)

3. Stop eating as soon as you feel full

4. Do NOT drink while you are eating

5. Do not eat between meals

6. Eat only good quality food ( low fat, low sugar, fruit veg, low fat meats, low fat dairy and whole grain)

7. Eat fibrous food with caution (raw fruit and veg., dry meats and bread)

8. Drink 64 oz of fluid per day

9. Exercise at least 30 min. per day

10. Attend Meetings/ Appointments

I am so looking forward to the journey and I am so happy my husband will be doing this with me....:smile2:

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    Bariatric Guru

    Bklynike

    LAP-BAND Patients

    These are very helpful hints. You are very lucky to have your husband going this journey with you. My husband is also taking the journey with me, but he is not getting the band. He feels he can lose it on his own through diet and exercise, which would be great. My insurance would not pay for any portion of the surgery, but if within the next 3 months he finds he can't, we'll speak with my surgeon again. Good luck to you both.

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    Debra G

    LAP-BAND Patients

    That's wounderful knapp, you and your husband will take this journey together great support for you both.. Enjoy the journey together.. Best of luck to you both.

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    sandradee0124

    LAP-BAND Patients

    My doctor made us write them down in one of the pre-surgery sessions -- I have them on the refrigerator. You have a good doctor -- and great enthusiasm -- best wishes!!!

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    • Bariatric Master

    imaluckydog

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Excellent Post thanks imaluckydog

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    • Expert Member

    NicVio

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Follow those rules, they are 100% on point. Good luck.

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    • Bariatric Guru

    anglov

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Ahh...The 10 Commandments of Lap Band. All very true.

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    pointbeach

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Thank you this is great

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