Question:
lap band stage 4 diet

What has everyone been eating for stage 4 after lap band surgery - i have my post op followup tomorrow - just curious to see what everyone is eating at this stage. Does everything have to be ground up?    — Lisa B. (posted on September 19, 2009)

September 20, 2009
I began eating regular food, Make sure it is Baked, Grilled, or Boiled. That is your Meat. And like my Best Friend Cathy Wilson Says CHEW, CHEW, CHEW, like a CHEW CHEW TRAIN to make sure your food is like Mush when it goes down, so it Won't get Struck. Trust me you don't want that to Happen. I am a Year Post-Op and I have lost 111 Pounds being a Lap-Bander. I have done everything that my Doctor told me to do. And I feel Great. Hope this Helps you.
   — Deborah T.

September 23, 2009
Go to www.chefdave.org Chef Dave Fouts is a chef who has had gastric bypass surgery (2002). He has written many cookbooks for Weight Loss Surgery Patients. He even has a set of booklets that include "Smooth Foods" and "Soft Foods". He wrote a cookbook for the Walk from Obesity organization as well. I have his cookbook "Culinary Classics" (my favorite), "CookWise with Chef Dave", and "90 Ways to Ditch Your Diet". I also receive a monthly email newsletter from him that includes cooking tips and recipes (sign up to receive it for free at his site). At every stage, it is important to eat delicious, nutritious food. Stay excited about cooking and continue to try new things. Just make sure to follow your doctor's guidelines. God Bless KimM
   — KimM