Lap band surgery is a viable option for losing overweight. The person who are obese are unable to lose weight with other means of losing weight can be good candidate for . Lap band surgery is not an elective surgery so it is not available for all patients. For getting lap band surgery done the patients have to qualify the norms of N.I.H. if you are able to qualify the norms of National Institute of Health, you are good candidate for lap band surgery.

According to the norms of National Institute of Health the person who has the body mass index of 40 - 60 is a good candidate. But the exception is that if it is 35 with co-morbid conditions such as sleep apnea, diabetes, high cholesterol you can get the benefit of mentioned surgery.

For getting the good results of lap band surgery in minimum time you will have to adopt a new life style. According to this new life style you will have to change your habits, eating menus, daily routine completely. If you give the commitment to change your old life style, you can lose weight soon and can lead a fully healthy and energetic life. After having lap band surgery done you will have to take according to the mentioned menu which is given below-

Week 1

In the first week you can take only liquids because in the first week your stomach will be able to tolerate only thin liquids. In your thin liquids you are allowed to take only water, fruit juices, milk (but only skim milk), chicken or beef broth, sugar free popsicles etc.

Week 2 (or 3)

In the second or third week you will have to rely on pureed foods which can be provided by the clinic or can be prepared at the home. The patients should choose the foods which are rich in the matter of proteins and also choose vegetable and fruits. In the form of pureed foods you can take foods including-
-Pureed, skinless low fat meats such as chicken and fish
-Thin mashed potatoes without butter
-Pureed or mashed peas
-Low fat yogurt
-Low fat pudding

Week 4 (or 5)

In week 4 to 5 you will be able to come on soft foods that contain some more substance. The foods which are allowed to take as 4 to 5 week are flaky fish and ground turkey but you should chew your food very well so that problems like vomiting, stomach irritation and swelling will not create before you. You should be careful about . You should avoid of taking bread, red meat and rice because it is very difficult to digest such kinds of foods. If you nausea or vomit because of eating, you will have to return your liquid diet for a few days. So it is advisable to take care while eating.