i'm about to get banded on june11:thumbup: but i concerned about what to east after the liquid and mushed up stage , any one follow a particular diet or plan ????

I think the concept of a diet is the wrong way to go into this. Have you already started your healthy eatting journey?

The thing that I always suggest to people is the "perimeter diet." Avoid the aisles in the grocery store. If you buy your food from the perimeter you are going to be purchasing fresh, unprocessed foods that are very filling. The main rule of thumb at each meal is lean Protein, deep colorful vegetables and complex carbs (fruit/grain).

I agree - skip the idea of a diet. Learn what eating well means (IE: no fast food- the corners of the supermarket), and do it 95% of the time. Learn what a portion looks like so you can "adjust your eyes" . Good luck and remember its diets that helped get us all overweight to begin with!

i was also told not to think of post-surgery as "dieting" when i asked if it would be okay to join WW after surgery.

they consider it a lifestyle change. eating healthy, low fat, high Protein foods since you won't be able to each a lot of anything.

always eat your protein first (so lots of chicken, turkey, fish/seafood). if still hungry add in a veggie. some people can tolerate red meat but i'm not one of them. most of us can't eat bread and you should stay away from Pasta (or carbs in general).

hope that helps!

great thanks .... one thing i cross off the worry list ..... ha ha , 5 weeks to go till op , any of you do much excecise after surgery ?

Hi I have my surgery on Saturday (29th) I am a little scared to be honest.... and at this stage I am wondering what I am doing!!!

But I know its for the good of my health. I am stuck what to eat for the mushy stuff and after as well. I think I am gonna be eating scrambled egg all the time!! anyone got any ideas for the mushy stage?

I just want the surgery over with so i can get on with it all!!!

xx

great thanks .... one thing i cross off the worry list ..... ha ha , 5 weeks to go till op , any of you do much excecise after surgery ?

Hi!

Congratulations on your new life, one thing you need to remember you are healing and that is the number one priority. :thumbup: Yes you will loose weight but you will gain it, and that is ok so don't be hard on yourself just go with the flow. As far as exercise walking is good during post op, but any other form wait till 6 weeks this includes the weights. From what I understand if you work out your core during recovery you can damage the hose that goes from your port to your band, it can become detached. So take it easy and pamper yourself!

Sandee