Diet Before Lap Band Surgery – Options, Suggestions, Recipes & Ideas
There are many lap band pre-surgery diet options, but one common diet recommendation is to help the liver shrink. A smaller liver helps the surgeon perform the surgery easily.
If the liver is too large, the surgery may have to be postponed. Below is a diet recommended by one of our network hospitals before a lap band surgery:
Pre-Lap Band Surgery Diet Recommendation
- A low-fat/carb diet is recommended about 7-10 days before gastric band surgery. A liquid diet may be too drastic and may drain the person's energy.
- About two weeks before surgery, you need to start on a special diet that is low in fat and carbohydrates.
- It is important to follow this diet because you need to lose fat around your stomach and around your liver and reduce the size of your liver.
- In general, it is recommended that you limit your intake of high fat, high carbohydrates and high sugar foods.
- No carbonated drinks and no alcohol at least seven days before surgery. This is the recommended diet:
Breakfast * One serving of any two of the following: (toast, eggs, oatmeal, yogurt, fruits, or cereal).
Lunch * One serving of Myocel (or any protein supplement providing about 20-25 grams of protein per serving) mixed with skim milk, water, or fruit juice.
Dinner * One serving of lean meat or fish (pork, beef, chicken or fish) and one serving of green vegetables (lettuce, broccoli, etc.)
Dessert * One serving of Myocel mixed with skim milk, water, fruit juice, or any high protein, low carb drink.
- If you smoke, we recommend you stop at least two weeks before the surgery.
