Having a Gastric Band is a life changing decision and the health improvements will be worth while.
The dietary implications for Gastric Band patients needs to seriously considered and patients supported during these changes.
What changes with your diet when you have a gastric band fitted?
You may notice that if you swallow large mouthfuls, you feel like gagging or being sick. This is because your ability to 'overfill' has been restricted by the band, so you will be prone to regurgitation. Some patients feel food is stuck, or notice they burp more.
To avoid this it is vital that you only eat small almond size mouthfuls, and chew these very carefully so they are a paste. Then swallow. Do not recharge your fork until that mouthful has definately gone down.
Meal Sizes For a Gastric Band Patient
These will be greatly reduced, so you should find that a side plate is ample for your meals. With this in mind, every mouthfuly must be nutritious. As your food intake has reduced so the need to eat healthy food increases. Every calorie must count as healthy so you do not slip into malnourishment.
Gastric Band Fills
Your Gastric Band Consultant will see you to gradually add fluid to your band, through the portal. Each time you have a band fill you will notice more restriction. It is important that you focus on soft foods as this time, and follow the advice above. The additional restriction will time to adapt too so really take your time.
Cheating a Gastric Band
Some people do! Having invested in yourself financially and personally is it worth it ? I'll let you decide.
Correct Diet for a Gastric Band
To see a Nutritionist for advice before and after Bariatric Surgery please contact Victoria Shorland MBANT. who has over 18 years experience working with bariatric patients.
Eating correctly is vital to help avoid other health conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes, infertility, B12 deficiency, Omega 3 deficiency and much more.
The dietary implications for Gastric Band patients needs to seriously considered and patients supported during these changes.
What changes with your diet when you have a gastric band fitted?
You may notice that if you swallow large mouthfuls, you feel like gagging or being sick. This is because your ability to 'overfill' has been restricted by the band, so you will be prone to regurgitation. Some patients feel food is stuck, or notice they burp more.
To avoid this it is vital that you only eat small almond size mouthfuls, and chew these very carefully so they are a paste. Then swallow. Do not recharge your fork until that mouthful has definately gone down.
Meal Sizes For a Gastric Band Patient
These will be greatly reduced, so you should find that a side plate is ample for your meals. With this in mind, every mouthfuly must be nutritious. As your food intake has reduced so the need to eat healthy food increases. Every calorie must count as healthy so you do not slip into malnourishment.
Gastric Band Fills
Your Gastric Band Consultant will see you to gradually add fluid to your band, through the portal. Each time you have a band fill you will notice more restriction. It is important that you focus on soft foods as this time, and follow the advice above. The additional restriction will time to adapt too so really take your time.
Cheating a Gastric Band
Some people do! Having invested in yourself financially and personally is it worth it ? I'll let you decide.
Correct Diet for a Gastric Band
To see a Nutritionist for advice before and after Bariatric Surgery please contact Victoria Shorland MBANT. who has over 18 years experience working with bariatric patients.
Eating correctly is vital to help avoid other health conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes, infertility, B12 deficiency, Omega 3 deficiency and much more.
Recommended Supplements For Gastric Bypass Patients:
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