Hi, I've been reading about post-op diet issues (depression, switching from clear liquids to liquids & mussies, etc). My question is, if I'm going to have the surgery with Dr. Rodriguez in Mexico, who or how will my post-op diet be monitored? I have a primary care doctor, but she's not a specialist in this area. What if I get so I can't handle the all clear liquid and need to do something else? I know that I am willing to do the work, but I'm concerned about being depressed, low energy, hungry all the time, etc. Thanks :drool:

Monitored?

Hmmmm....there is no food police so you will have to monitor this yourself. The lapband system is a patient tool...the patient controls all aspects of this system, including food intake.

If you can't get a handle.....join the club. I was on regular food by weeks end. If you are hungry, eat!

Your doc should give you contact info in case you need them.

COngrats Grace on meeting your goal weight. That is seriously awesome, and I'm sure you worked hard for it. Did you work out a lot? When were you banded? Do you have extra skin. That is my biggest fear

Thank you Grace for your response. It was helpful. I meet with my Primary tomorrow, so I'll have more information then. Congrats on meeting your goal :grouphug:

I am 27 days post op now. I have followed my doctors guidelines to the letter. No it hasnt' been easy but I haven't been depressed either. Get plenty of fresh air and sunshine, that will help to combat depression, take Vitamin B-12 and B-1 (you can either get sublingual tablets or liquid or a monthly shot from your primary care doc.) I think that has been one of the keys to my quick recovery and improvement in my depression (I have suffered and been on medication for it over 20 years) Walking also helps get your mind off food, you can drink all the Water you want. Also make sure you are getting the recommended amount of Protein. Isopure clear is not bad if you mix 10 ounces of isopure clear with about six ounces of water and a propel fitness powder packet and sip slowly. That will get you 10 grams of protein in a clear liquid, low calorie form.

You have come this far and it is a really brave thing to go to Mexico to have this surgery. You have worked hard to get the money together to do this and done the research to find out what you want, sticking to the diet is the easy part. Just take one day at a time, give you body and your tummy time to heal before you load it with unauthorized food. The most important thing is to follow your doctor's instructions. if you are having a problem, call him, from what I have read the doc you are going to is pretty open to patient questions and concerns. His office staff should be able to help you too. You probably want to get in touch with a good nutritionist in your area to guide you though the nutrition aspect since you won't be able to see your surgeon as often as you might lilke. Try to find someone familiar with bariatric surgery and the complications and risks. You PCP should be able to recommend someone.

You are going to do great!:grouphug:

I agree with stlouisgal - find a nutritionist who specializes in lap band surgery...