You have just had your surgery and you are likely have lots of questions for your surgeon about the Gastric Banding Surgery and what your life will be like afterwards. Here are some typical questions that you may have.

Will I be sick a lot after the gastric banding operation?
Will I feel hungry or deprived after the gastric banding surgery?
Can I eat anything in moderation?
Can I drink alcohol?
Can I go out to eat?
Am I allowed to have my gastric lap band opened for a special occasion?
Does the gastric lap band limit any physical activity?
Do I have to be careful with the access port just underneath my skin?

1. Will I be sick a lot after the gastric banding operation?
The gastric banding will limit the amount of food you can eat at one time. If you always feeling nauseated on a regular basis, it probably means that you aren't chewing your food well enough or that you aren't following the gastric banding post-surgical diet properly, other reason could be that the placement of the gastric band have a problem, so contact your doctor if you continue to get sick. You must avoid vomiting as much as possible because it can cause your small stomach pouch to stretch. It can also lead to slippage of the band which will offsetting the effectiveness of your surgery. In some severe cases, damage due to vomiting can mean another operation.

2. Will I feel hungry or deprived after the gastric banding surgery?

The gastric lap band makes you eat less and feel full in two ways:

By reducing how much your stomach can hold at one time
By increasing the time it takes food to get through your digestive system.

After a small meal, the amount of which varies from person to person, you should feel full and satisfied for some time. If you follow the nutrition guidelines when you choose your food and then chew it well, you shouldn't feel hungry or deprived at all.

3. Can I eat anything in moderation?
After your stomach has healed, generally you may eat most foods that don't cause you discomfort. Since you can only eat a small amount of food at a time, it is important that you choose nutritious, vitamin-rich foods. You may click here to find out some problem foods after you avoid after gastric banding.

4. Can I drink alcohol?
Alcohol has a lot of calories and breaks down vitamins. An occasional glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage is not considered harmful to weight loss.

5. Can I go out to eat?
Order only a small portion, such as an appetizer and try to eat slowly. It may help if you stop eating at the same time as your dinner companions too. Best to explain to your host or hostess know in advance that you cannot eat very much.

6. Am I allowed to have my gastric lap band opened for a special occasion?
While it is tempting and easy, your gastric lap band should not be opened to eat a big meal at a special occasion. However the gastric lap band can be opened for medical reasons such as pregnancy, when you will need to increase your nutritional intake.

7. Does the gastric lap band limit any physical activity?
It should not hamper any type of physical activity. You should be free to do aerobics, stretches, and any strenuous exercise you enjoy once you've completely recovered.

8. Do I have to be careful with the access port just underneath my skin?
The access port is placed under the skin in the abdominal wall, it should not cause discomfort or limit any physical exercise at all. The only sensation you may experience from the port occurs when you go in for adjustments. If you feel persistent discomfort in the port area, see your doctor.