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For many people, a perceived change in diet is one of the biggest barriers to having a gastric band.

Despite all the positives – the weight loss, the reduced risk of illnesses such as diabetes and heart conditions, and the adjustable nature of the procedure – many people are still reluctant to tailor their eating habits to suit a Lapband.

It’s true that for up to a month after a gastric band or gastric balloon procedure, your eating habits will be different, consisting mainly of liquids and soft foods.

But after that your diet can return to ‘normal’ – and that doesn’t have to mean boring! Gastric Band Info has even collected these gastric band recipes to help you eat healthily and happily with a Lapband!

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The biggest change after gastric band surgery is in the amount of food you can eat. The procedure involves putting an adjustable loop around your stomach to restrict its size and therefore decrease your appetite, as you become ‘full’ quicker.

Gastric balloons similarly help to decrease food intake, but by inserting an inflatable balloon into the patient’s stomach to restrict its capacity that way.

Weight-loss surgery advice website Gastric Band Info has educational videos about both procedures for anyone considering the treatment to check out.

You can also visit the site to out any other queries you have to the experts, request a brochure or arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.