Lap-Band Pre-Op Diet
Donna Becker asked:
The Lap-Band surgery has become a very popular weight loss surgery due to the shorter recovery time and that the Lap-Band can be adjusted after surgery. Another factor is that the surgery is invasive meaning there is no visible scars because the Lap-Band surgery involves no cutting of the stomach. Although many people choose to have the Lap-Band instead of gastric bypass, there are still pre-op procedures that must be followed so your surgeon can perform without any complications.
Before any surgery many patients are given instructions to follow so that surgeons can assure that no problems will arise during surgery. A strict plan must be followed, do not deviate, your surgeon needs your full compliance. The Lap-Band surgery is no different, since your surgeon will be operating on your stomach you’ll want to make sure that the diet you are given to follow before your surgery is taken seriously. If you don’t your surgery may be delayed until you meet the necessary requirements.
The Lap-Band pre-op surgery diet is designed to lower the fat content in your liver, this organ is the main keeper of your fat and allowing for a faster recovery time is what makes the Lap-Band surgery so successful. The diet will begin two weeks before your surgery, during that time its best to stay away from foods such as rice, potatoes, and bread; they have too many carbohydrates to break down. You want to build your protein level higher than you’re used to so recovery will stay at a minimum. Stay away from sugars too, they cushion the liver with fat and the surgery will not be as successful if you don’t follow this diet.
For the pre-op diet you’ll be primarily consuming liquids mixed with Myocel, it’s a protein powder and it’s designed to lower the fat content in your liver. Your doctor will give you the recommended amount because each person’s weight will be different before surgery. The Lap-Band pre-op diet should be followed as closely as possible, different doctors will give supplemental foods and since each doctor knows how much fat is needed around the liver you should adhere to their advice. The liquid diet, although difficult for some is a pre-quill to the post-op diet that you’ll be on once the surgery is complete.
Your BMI, body mass index, will be measured by your doctor; this will give them the information needed to prescribe the Lap-Band pre-op diet guidelines that will benefit you and minimize complications during surgery. Since fat around the liver is going to be reduced it will allow the surgeon a more comfortable working area. The liver expands top to bottom and up and down, if the surgeon doesn’t have enough room to place the Lap-Band they may have to reschedule until the fat content is lowered and more access can be given to make the placement of the Lap-Band a success.
Another main reason of the Lap-Band pre-op diet is to reduce bleeding during surgery. You’ll need to loose body fat around your stomach and liver area, bleeding is normal during surgery but the Lap-Band pre-op diet is designed to minimize bleeding due to the fatty tissue around the stomach wall. If you are considering the Lap-Band surgery talk with your doctor about the Lab-Band pre-op diet and general recovery times.
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The Lap-Band surgery has become a very popular weight loss surgery due to the shorter recovery time and that the Lap-Band can be adjusted after surgery. Another factor is that the surgery is invasive meaning there is no visible scars because the Lap-Band surgery involves no cutting of the stomach. Although many people choose to have the Lap-Band instead of gastric bypass, there are still pre-op procedures that must be followed so your surgeon can perform without any complications.
Before any surgery many patients are given instructions to follow so that surgeons can assure that no problems will arise during surgery. A strict plan must be followed, do not deviate, your surgeon needs your full compliance. The Lap-Band surgery is no different, since your surgeon will be operating on your stomach you’ll want to make sure that the diet you are given to follow before your surgery is taken seriously. If you don’t your surgery may be delayed until you meet the necessary requirements.
The Lap-Band pre-op surgery diet is designed to lower the fat content in your liver, this organ is the main keeper of your fat and allowing for a faster recovery time is what makes the Lap-Band surgery so successful. The diet will begin two weeks before your surgery, during that time its best to stay away from foods such as rice, potatoes, and bread; they have too many carbohydrates to break down. You want to build your protein level higher than you’re used to so recovery will stay at a minimum. Stay away from sugars too, they cushion the liver with fat and the surgery will not be as successful if you don’t follow this diet.
For the pre-op diet you’ll be primarily consuming liquids mixed with Myocel, it’s a protein powder and it’s designed to lower the fat content in your liver. Your doctor will give you the recommended amount because each person’s weight will be different before surgery. The Lap-Band pre-op diet should be followed as closely as possible, different doctors will give supplemental foods and since each doctor knows how much fat is needed around the liver you should adhere to their advice. The liquid diet, although difficult for some is a pre-quill to the post-op diet that you’ll be on once the surgery is complete.
Your BMI, body mass index, will be measured by your doctor; this will give them the information needed to prescribe the Lap-Band pre-op diet guidelines that will benefit you and minimize complications during surgery. Since fat around the liver is going to be reduced it will allow the surgeon a more comfortable working area. The liver expands top to bottom and up and down, if the surgeon doesn’t have enough room to place the Lap-Band they may have to reschedule until the fat content is lowered and more access can be given to make the placement of the Lap-Band a success.
Another main reason of the Lap-Band pre-op diet is to reduce bleeding during surgery. You’ll need to loose body fat around your stomach and liver area, bleeding is normal during surgery but the Lap-Band pre-op diet is designed to minimize bleeding due to the fatty tissue around the stomach wall. If you are considering the Lap-Band surgery talk with your doctor about the Lab-Band pre-op diet and general recovery times.
Fit Yummy Mummy!
