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Regular exercise such as walking 4-6 times
per week for 30 minutes will help you
lose the weight and keep it off.
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As
with any surgery, there is always some initial
discomfort from stitches and swelling around the
incision areas. You will be given a prescription
for pain medication before you leave the hospital.
Take the medication as prescribed.
Most banded patients can resume normal activities
within 1 week after surgery, with full surgical
recovery within 2 weeks. Everyone is different so
don’t be alarmed if you feel the need to take
longer to resume your activities. Even if you are
feeling good, it is still important to make sure
you have frequent rest during your first
three-five days home as your body is still
recovering from the effects of surgery. Some
patients experience some shoulder pain which is a
result of the gas used during the procedure. You
can take an over-the-counter remedy such as
“Gas-X” to relieve the discomfort.
Since everyone heals differently, you may benefit
from hearing about other
Bandster’s experiences.
Some Tips for Success
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Eat three meals a day, with 1-2 snacks if
needed.
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Make lunch be your “larger” meal and make
dinner a smaller meal.
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Don’t drink liquids with your meals and
for at least 1 hour after eating.
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Eat solid foods - avoid soft & liquid
foods that decrease feeling full for
longer.
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Chew, Chew, Chew - to avoid getting stuck!
Drink at least 64-100 ounces of water or
low-calorie fluids a day.
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