not sure what to eat.....

[mom24kiddos 0]

Im kind of confused as what were supposed to eat post band....are we supposed to eat like we did prior to the band, just smaller portions, are we supposed to do low fat, low carb, ?? Can anyone help me with this im just confused...can someone help me???

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Jack's right (as usual!) that you should've been given direction. Having said that; the band is your tool and you work it as you see fit. Some diet and count calories, some join organizations like WW, some do low carb, Atkins-esque diets. I just eat "normally" but less. I DO try to "think healthy" when in the store...fruit instead of Cookies, no chips, wheat Fiber enriched bread, etc, but I do eat normal food. Not all have that approach. If I diet I obsess and eventually burn out. This more "lifestyle" approach works best for me, but we are all different.

You'll find the way that works for you.

[alicez 0]

Hello mom24kiddos,

Do not confuse, go through this chart:

Week 1 – 2: Full liquids

Week 2 – 4: Full Liquid/Pureed

Week 5: Transition to Soft Foods

Week 6: Transition to Regular

Week 7+ : Regular- Raw Vegetables and Fruits, Lean Cuts of Red meat chewed thoroughly.

Exercise is the other key factor to making your weight loss winning and lifelong. Diet alone will help you lose weight, but adding in a daily amount of work out will help you burn calories and fat which will lead to faster weight loss with more results.

Earlier it has been posted in other threads, please do browse LapBandTalk you will get your answer as well also would you like to know more about Lap Band weight loss surgery diet and exercise...

Thanks!

[gingerbug 3]

I got a book from my doc that was required reading and it had a huge section on eating post band. To sum it up, lean Protein first, veggies second, and starches third. Not a low carb diet but for sure a low 'bad carb' diet. 4-6 ounces of food at each meal, no fluids with meal and for an hour afterward. I am in maintenance now and have a goal of 1500 calories between 4 meals a day.