Hi, I was banded in Mexico on 2/26/12. I've been looking for a follow up program. My work actually offers a dietician service. I was wondering if anyone has used follow-up care that wasn't specifically related to lap band and what you thought about it.

I would give it a try. I have heard so much bad and horrendously outdated advice here from dieticians and nutritionists I doubt a non banded one could be worse.

Thanks. I was worried that maybe I would be missing something by having someone not specifically related to lap band. How often do you of to yours?

Unfortunatly I live about 5 hours from my doc so I never went but I think I know a lot about nutrition....(havent we all been on so many diets we are experts? LOL!). Seriously the protein first and get half your ideal weight in grams every day...ideal weight 140 so 70 grams a day....the rest is easy once you are in the green zone because after you eat the protein you are usually too full to get into any carb trouble! I dont eat meat only fish so I eat a lot of fish, beans, nuts, and cheese for protein. I am an old dog here and I still have a Premier Protein from Costco almost every morning so I start with 30 grams...Let me know if there is any thing I can do for you!!!

to increase odds of getting approved for surgery Is the only reason I choose the dietitian related to lb A good body building nutrition is the sane thing. After the fact I agree with above protein. I too love premier protein shakes from SAMs club. I maintain 70+ gms a day up to 100+. Lean meats that you tolerate. Not sure they gave a plan of liquids increasing up to soft foods then reg diet but you should let me knw and if not I'll post general weeks on each.