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Patient Recovery Time

Because the LAP-BAND^® System is typically placed laparoscopically, patients are usually able to return home within 24 hours after surgery, and resume their normal activities within a week.

Bariatric surgeons will provide patients with nutritional guidelines, but in general, most patients will follow the guidelines outlined below.

Summary of Post-operative Diet Guidelines⁸

Post-operative Stage	Diet	Guidelines To provide your patient with dietary guidelines to follow after surgery, click here
Early (< 5 days)	Clear liquids, non-carbonated; no calories No sugar or caffeine	Swallow test for leaks Patients should consume 48 – 64 ounces of non-carbonated fluids per day
< 14 days	Liquid diet Only thin liquids tolerated	Stay hydrated by drinking small amounts of water frequently
< 4 weeks	Introduction of soft, diced, ground or pureed protein sources is tolerated Foods in this stage may include: pureed skinless chicken or fish mashed potatoes peas low-fat yogurt or pudding	Protein food choices chewed thoroughly prior to swallowing Wait 30 minutes after each meal before resuming fluids
Later (4 – 5 weeks)	Advance diet as tolerated; add well-cooked, soft vegetables and peeled fruit	Adequate hydration is essential and a priority; avoid rice, bread, and pasta Do not drink during meals, and avoid highly caloric liquids such as milkshakes and smoothies

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