Question:
Weight Loss Information

1. Less than 15 Grams Of Sugar Per Serving. 2. Less than 3 Grams Of Fat Per Serving What does this mean? What is a serving-Each Food Item On Plate Or The Whole Meal. After Lap-Band Surgery What Is The Average Time Before You Can Start Work Again( I drive a school bus).    — raystrik (posted on April 4, 2008)

April 4, 2008
It is the whole meal. Less than 15 grams of sugar is a lot of sugar. I have been told less than 7 grams and lowfat. I know that the yogurt that is lowfat is loaded with sugar and you have to watch the labels. You need the ones made with splenda and no sugar added. You can go back to work, when you are no longer taken pain medication and that varies with each individuals. Some people can go back to work within a week others two weeks.Depends on the occupation and your doctor.
   — dyates2948

April 4, 2008
I can help you out with going back to work. I had my surgery done in the summer, but school started back 2 weeks after my surgery and I went to work...I drive a school bus as well. I could have went back in a weeks time. It will vary from person to person. When will you be having surgery. Good Luck!
   — Babbles

April 4, 2008
A lot depends on your age, as the people that had surgery on Wednesday with me when home on THursday and to work the following Monday. I was in the hospital until Sunday and took the entire next week off work. Since you are not liftin, and you are a School Bus Driver, I would suggest you have the surgery in the Summer when you are off and that way you will miss no work and be ready t deal wityh the kids on the first day of school. My suger requirement are per meal, but I had a RNY so myine are much lower and only natural sugars in fruts and veggies. Best of success to you.
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 5, 2008
Hi Ray, thanks for writing. Diet and weight loss can be quite a science. Reading packaging and taking an interest in what you are eating is very important for a lot of reasons. It is tough to get started to take an interest, but start small and work your way up. I would really encourage you to buy a learning book on nutrition, diet and exercise. Your body is worth being healthy, why not spend a little time in investigation and research as to how to help it get and stay healthy? There are tons of books you can find on line or in book stores that can help you out. Take care. Patricia P. PS asking questions here is good too, don't get me wrong, I just think that building our knowledge on what we are doing is also important and good. Take care.
   — Patricia P

April 5, 2008
I was told not to go over 14 grams of sugar per meal and even that sometimes is cutting to close. Keep an eye on those lables especially yogart. I eat the lite and lively by Dannon I found that this one is the lowest I've ever seen. As for me I was out of work 6 weeks. I have an office job. Thank God it was that long. I had alot of health issues not with the surgery but just me. I have fibromyalgia, arthritas, had high blood pressure. I felt very very tired. Once I began losing weight I was feeling more energy. It took a total of about 8 weeks before I felt like I had alot of energy. I couldn't waite to get home from work just to lie down for about half hour. Each person is different. A friend of mine who had it done was walking about a mile a day or two after surgery. Just do as they tell you and you will do great. Best of luck
   — niecie54

April 9, 2008
Everyone is different but I had Lab Band surgery done on as out patient. I had it Wed morning was home Wed afternoon and was out shopping on Sunday and back to work on Monday. Just don't try to left anything too heavy for a week or 2. With lapband you do not have to worry about dumping as with gastric BUT you do want to watch your sugar and carb intake. I will tell you after surgery you will not be able to eat bread, rolls, bagels, etc.. for a long time. In the beginning you don't need to worry about the sugar either because all you will be able to eat is the protein. Make sure you always eat your protein first and never more than 2 - 3 oz at a time. If you have other questions please feel free to email me. My husband had the surgery too he also only took 2 days off from work. Good Luck with your decision, you will be happy you did it.
   — changemyshape