New to it all..

New to message boards as well as lapband surgery. My surgery date is 4/11/07 and my friend suggested I get onto this site to learn more and although I am finding it very informative - I am overwhelmed at all I do not know. I have never even been in the hospital before! Assuming 3 weeks or so post-op you can re-introduce small portions of foods - is there anywhere on the site that has menu suggestions? My surgoen only has suggestions for pre-op and post op...not sure how to start-"re-eating" other than small portions chewed slowly. Thank you!

Hi Lisa. Congrats on you upcoming surgery date. Sorry that I don't have an answer for you because I had RNY. I just wanted to welcome you. Someone here will definetly know or there is a forum on this site specifically for lapband surgery patients. Good Luck~~ Diane

Welcome Lisa!!!

Hi Lisa: Sorry I don't know the answer either since I had the RNY as well... but just wanted to welcome you and you'll definitely be OK...

Congratulations on your surgery date. Good luck! Betsy

Your surgeon should have some type of program that you should be on post-op. We have a menu from our surgeons group. If you'd like to see it, just email me and let me know and I will certainly pass it on to you. Marie

Hi Lisa! I had lap RNY 8 days ago and I have a very strict diet plan for quite awhile. My surgeon (Albany, NY) insisted that we have a few visits with a nutritionist prior to surgery and we need to follow up with them starting 1 week postop. I think you could certainly get the actual menu plan for lap band if you have a nutritionist. My insurance pays for my visits, but I'm not not sure all insurances do. My suggestion is to ask your surgeon for a more detailed plan or ask him if he would recommend a nutritionist for you. Good luck. Jeannie