Before you undergo lap-band surgery, your doctor should have to guide you about the lap-band diet after surgery. For the success of your surgery, you should follow the diet guidelines provided by your surgeon. This is always appreciated to discuss all the matters with your doctor. These dietary guidelines are very significant for the quick recovery and making your weight loss surgery successful.

You should not drink water more than a sip or just suck ice to fulfill your thrust as you cannot let your small lap-banded pouch stomach expand right after the surgery. Too much intake of any liquid will start the anti-peristaltic movements and you will vomit that will increase the chances of slipping of stomach tissues through the band.

You can drink more after one or two days of the surgery but it is recommended to take small amount of liquids with regular intervals. After one day of the surgery you can switch to other liquids with sufficient amount of calories to feed your body but always keep in mind that the quantity should not be high to avoid nausea and vomiting.

In the next phase, after one week or two of the surgery, you can drink liquids or even semi liquids such as broth or soup, fresh fruit juices and skimmed milk. Always drink small portions of water in intervals to avoid dehydration.

You can visit lap band blog, incase you need more information about the laparoscopic obesity surgery. After the four weeks of laparoscopic surgery you would be able to consume blended food. Proteinaceous foods followed by vegetables food are most recommended. This will supply your body with all essential and most needed vitamins by your body.

After the six weeks of surgery you can eat the regular food but always eat small quantity and chew well before swallowing. Your new stomach can almost hold quarter cup of food and stop eating as soon as you feel full.