When you leave hospital after having you gastric band placed you will only be taking fluids such as tea, coffee, soup and juices. After a few days you will move up onto purees and by the end of the second week you will be on a soft minced diet. By the end of the first month, it is likely that you will be eating most of the foods that you were eating before, but sometimes a bit less in terms of volume. It is that point that you will be getting your first appointment for the first inflation of your gastric band.
Answers provided by Denise Thomas, Streamline Surgical dietitian
