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When undertaking a gastric band procedure it is crucial that you understand and follow a strict pre-operative and post-operative diet. Gastric band patients need to work with their band and make the correct dietary decisions in order for it to be as successful as possible.

Below the diet which every gastric band patient must adhere to for them to achieve their weight loss goal.

• 0-2 weeks Post-Surgery: Liquids Only

• 2-4 weeks Post Surgery: Soft Food

• 4 weeks and onwards: “Normal Eating”

Dietitians ask all patients to keep a food diary to record their food and liquid intake, exercise and any comments.  This is reviewed on a regular basis to help you get the greatest benefit from your treatment.  Any bariatric procedure is  a starting point for your weight loss. You do the work in terms of managing your diet, but the bariatric procedure will help enormously.