terrydumont46

keeping a food diary is a excellent tool. keep track of the 3 meals you should be eating a day. keep meals to 300-400 cal. each. also keep track of your protein and cal. protein needs to be the major concern. remember protein drinks are 100-130 cal and the calories you are adding to it to mix. all foods should be low fat low caloric foods. even if you don't feel full you know to quit eating when you have eaten about a cup full of food. eat slowly but not to slow. if you are still hungry perhaps a fill is indicated. my doctor judges by wt loss in a month. 5 lbs is a amt he is satisfied. if its less than 5 than a fill was done.

shower with antibacterial soap and than wear a white tee-shirt that is a bit big on you so it won't rub. after showering really try and keep it dry. good luck

i get the most pain when i have liquid in my pouch and than try to eat. the liquid makes me spit up the food and it. the pain is awful when it first occurs. no liquid before a meal, small bites and chew. eat slowly. if you are going to have a problem you will know it before the big pain happeneds. good luck.

i did get sick after surgery. the next day and threw up. it was scary but not painful and it didnt cause any harm. good luck on your surgery

my doctor recommended eating a 1/2 sandwich for lunch . the purpose of a lap band is to eat solid food so you fill full and satisfied.

i take 80 mg protein (food or supplement) daily. i like chike high protein coffee. or any of the nectar products. i buy from amazon.com. amazely cheaper. alsoVitafusion Women's complete multivitamin. gummy vitamins. B-12 5000mcg kirkland brand, natures blend vit. D 5000 units. vit. b-50 nature made. also kirkland sugar-free calcium chews. 500 mg. twice a day. just had blood work and everything is normal except the calcium. i used to take 3 a day now 2.