Gall bladder removal before LAP-BAND^® surgery

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I was suppose to have LAP-BAND^® surgery July 17, 2008. However I just found out that I have to have my gall bladder removed.
1. I was wondering if we are suppose to be on a high protein diet after LAP-BAND^® or is the diet different if you have your gall bladder removed?

2. How long will I have to be on a liquid diet if I am having LAP-BAND^® surgery 2 weeks after July 17,2008 ?

3. I found out that dairy products, meat, or soft food such as eggs are discourage after gall bladder surgery? Most information leans towards low carb such as brown rice, low fat foods, and carbs meals. I am confused because I was told to eat more proteins after the LAP-BAND^® surgery what diet is the right one?

I wish I could help, but my gallbladder has been out for a while. I will be on a high protein liquid diet before and after surgery though.

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Dr. William Chapman in Greenville,NC

I had my galbladder removed 5 years ago and don't ever recall having any dietary restriction.

1. I was wondering if we are suppose to be on a high protein diet after LAP-BAND^® or is the diet different if you have your gall bladder removed?

No, no special diet after LAP-BAND^®. Your doc will prescribe a special diet due to surgery but the LAP-BAND^® was designed to 'not diet', but allow you to make more nutritious choices.

2. How long will I have to be on a liquid diet if I am having LAP-BAND^® surgery 2 weeks after July 17,2008 ?

That's up to your doc. You'll find some are asked to do weeks and weeks, some just a few days, some just 1 day.

3. I found out that dairy products, meat, or soft food such as eggs are discourage after gall bladder surgery? Most information leans towards low carb such as brown rice, low fat foods, and carbs meals. I am confused because I was told to eat more proteins after the LAP-BAND^® surgery what diet is the right one?

Discouraged? Never heard of that...but again, some docs may have discouraged it. Mine didn't.
Which diet is the right one? Well, I didn't diet. That's why I got the LAP-BAND^® so I wouldn't have to diet anymore.

I think your doctor is the best one to ask these questions and I have a feeling you are going to do so well. You are very cautious and show a sincere interest in doing what's right.

Keep us posted.

I had my gallbladder out in Feb 07 and i have NO problem with any food.. and i eat all the foods you mentioned... i havent had a problem with any food since day 1....i dont eat much take out... i hear that will bother you cuz you lost your fat strainer... And im having LAP-BAND^® done on friday... im only on a low calorie diet for 1 week...

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