What
to
expect
after
the
Lap
Band
procedure
After the Lap-Band
procedure, most
patients will need
to be hospitalized
for about three days
to monitor their
condition. Once you
are released from
the hospital, you
will need to
continue your liquid
diet until your
physician determines
that you are able to
begin eating solid
food. After about
six weeks, you
should be able to
eat a small meal.
Obese people who
have had Lap Band
need to drastically
modify their diet
after the procedure.
Lap Band reduces the
functional portion
of your stomach, so
you'll feel full
after eating only a
small amount of
food. Eating more
than necessary can
cause significant
discomfort or
vomiting. Patients
who have had the
procedure must learn
to adequately judge
portion sizes, and
it usually doesn't
take long to adapt
to new eating
habits.
Regular exercise is
especially important
for patients who
have had LAP BAND
surgery. Walking is
a low-impact form of
exercise that can
help you gain muscle
while you are losing
weight. To avoid
unnecessary strain,
you should begin
with short walks and
gradually increase
the distance you
travel each day. If
your job involves
physical labor, you
should be able to
return to work
roughly six weeks
after your gastro
bypass surgery.
If you choose to
have the
gastric bypass
surgery via the
Roux-en-Y or the LAP
BAND System, these
surgeries require a
serious commitment
to maintaining a
healthy lifestyle.
You must be willing
to change your
eating habits and
follow a regular
exercise program. It
is also very
important to attend
any necessary
follow-up visits
requested by your
physician. Overall,
the speed and
effectiveness of
bariatric surgery
makes it an
excellent option for
those who are ready
to lose their excess
weight and make a
change.
If you prefer a less invasive procedure, the LAP BAND System may be the solution for you. Gastric banding requires no cutting or stapling of the stomach. This type of weight loss surgery uses an inflatable ring to control the flow of food through the digestive tract. The LAP BAND System is fully reversible, which makes it a good choice for women who wish to become pregnant since the stomach outlet size can be opened to accommodate the increased nutritional needs of pregnancy.
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