Question:
just had my first lap band fill (4 weeks post op), how much should i be eating??

I guess i left the doctors office after my first fill just know that if i regurgitate my food then i am filled to much and if i am still hungry after a small amount i am not filled enough...i had about 1/2 cup of mushed beans and feel full. should i be eating less right now?? i seem to have to burp alittle too, is that normal??    — jordanty (posted on July 14, 2008)

July 14, 2008
Hi Shannon, After fills I was on liquid, then soft diet for 24 hours each. Then, I just played it by ear. The biggest thing is to make sure you eat slowly and chew, chew, chew. After fills I find that if I don't do that, I end up with the 'foamies'. I also find after each fill that there are foods that I can't tolerate anymore for a while. My best suggestion is to just go slow!
   — loisdierlam

July 14, 2008
Burping and hiccoughing is perfectly normal after lap band. How much each person can eat varies, just be sure to eat 70% protein and 30% veggies at each meal. Eat all of your protein first and then move on to the veggies. 1/2 cup equals 4 oz and that sounds about right for your pouch. Question, why are you eating mushed beans? Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

July 14, 2008
You should be on liquid or musshy foods for at least 24 hours....you should be eating between 1/2 cup and 1 cup of food at any one setting....always protein first.....make sure you chew to mush and DO NO DRINK while eating.....that is very important as you will wash away the food you just ate and be hungry quicker.......it doesn't matter if you have restriction or not you should not be eating over 1 cup.....when you do you can cause your pouch to stretch so keep in small quanities.....you will know you need another fill when you start getting hungry between meals or want to eat more than you are suppose to.....this is a great site but you might also check out Yahoo Groups and type in Bandbuddies,,,,,,,most of thier post deal strickly with lap-band and it full of great information......so you can have two sources to turn to for help. Pam / Ft Worth.....Bnadster Bites [email protected]
   — pphillips4720aol.com

July 14, 2008
After my fills, my doctor has me on all liquid diet for 24 hours then I can eat. My doctor has me drink a cup of liquid after he does the fills to see if it is too much before I leave his office. My doctor told me that sometimes if I am still hungry, it could be head hunger and I really try to evaluate that thought when I do get hungry because if I want to eat, and I try, it won't go down so I know it is head hunger.
   — dyates2948

July 15, 2008
As everyone has said, first allow your band to settle for 24-48 hrs. after the fill. Then I would recommend proteins for a long time. If the food had a mother it is good for you, not only meat, fish, prok, chicken, but remember eggs, cheese, look on our group,. Its up to me for some great recipes. Good luck
   — Ira Sansolo