Question:
I was banded on 11-4-02, I need specific support for post-op diet, advise please

   — Kimberly J. (posted on November 10, 2002)

November 10, 2002
Go to www.spotlighthealth.com, click on obesity, then support groups and you will find a support group just for lap banders with lots of advice and others who have had the lap band.
   — Cindy R.

November 11, 2002
Kimberly, I stayed on clear liquids and liquid protien for about 3 weeks and then about ten days of smooth foods like yogurt and cream soups. From there I started solids (little tiny amounts at first) like beans, spaghetti sauce, scrambled eggs, fish, cottage cheese. I made sure to get 40 to 60 grams of protien per day after about week two. I don't think you have to be this careful but it helped me to break the craving sweets cycle, listen to my body's need for protien, and get through the pschological dependence on food. You can e-mail me directly if I can help. Good luck!
   — Caddy W.