Surgery was yesterday any advice for a 22 year old male?

[Mpower 0]

Hi all,

Just had the lapband yesterday and was wondering any helpful advice. The reason is i am 22 years old and a senior in college. wondering if anyone has had similar experiences and how to deal with it while in school and having roommates who do not eat as healthy. any advice would be great!

[HeatherinCA 10]

I'm 25, just make your own food, i always did in college, don't worry about them! I think this would of been a bonus in college, food is so much cheaper haha. I get 5 meals out of a package of ground meat.

Or if you have group dinners, just puree what they are eating, or eat just a little bit of it (obviously when you can eat)

[CheckYes 46]

I'm not your age but if people ask I just say I am on a doctor supervised diet. They can bite me if they dont like my answer.

[Mariasha 3]

Make your own food.

Eat slowly and stop as soon as you feel full.

Hit the gym. (Once your surgeon let's you)

Get regular fills.

Enjoy your new life!

[Blaze21 5]

I'm not your age but if people ask I just say I am on a doctor supervised diet. They can bite me if they dont like my answer.

lol

To the OP, if you live off campus you may be able to control your food a little better than if you live on campus. I don't know what school you go to, but some schools are flexible with the type of meal plans they require and have flex dollars and all that type of stuff. I'm a commuter student but I eat at home. The campus meal plans at my school are very inflexible and the food options aren't that great. If you need more assistance, let us know. We will be happy to help you. Good luck with everything.

[Jennim89 0]

I'm 21 and a senior in college as well. Banded a week ago and starting to get anxious about returning to school and living with 6 girls that don't know I had this done. I'm feeling your pain and I'll let keep you posted if I find anything that works really well for me. goodluck!

[ASHLEYRO21 0]

i'm so glad you posted this ! im getting mines done tomorrow and a college student as well. i am so worried about hanging out with my friends and going to places or their dorms and they not eatting healthly either . i think if your friends and roomates understand why you did this and see how much better shape you are getting into . your friends and roomates will probly share to change their ways and join you in being alitle more healthier,

Hi all,

Just had the lapband yesterday and was wondering any helpful advice. The reason is i am 22 years old and a senior in college. wondering if anyone has had similar experiences and how to deal with it while in school and having roommates who do not eat as healthy. any advice would be great!

[HeatherinCA 10]

It should be fine, you can find something anywhere to eat. Just eat much less of it. I'm sure even at the mess hall (or whatever they call it) they have Protein, and veggies...