What foods should be avoided after lap band surgery?
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The lap band is a gastric banding system that reduces the amount of food your stomach can hold. Gradually, the lap band patient will lose weight and be better able to manage and control it. In order to have success, there are guidelines to follow.
Foods to Avoid
Foods such as pastries, syrups and alcohol have little or no nutritional value. Avoid or limit these foods.
Problem Foods
Dry meat, peanut butter, rice, fibrous vegetables, shrimp and citrus fruit can cause blockages in the stomach opening.
Fats
Restrict or substitute the use of fats. Limit fats to three to four teaspoons of butter or oil a day.
Liquids
Do not drink liquids during or immediately after a meal. Liquids will flush food from stomach, preventing the "full feeling."
Considerations
It is important to take small bites so food can fit easily through the opening to the stomach. This will avoid blockages caused by food.
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