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<p><strong>After the operation</strong></p> <p>Once a gastric band is fitted, the typical recovery time is several weeks. During this phase, you will have to pay even closer attention to what you eat because your stomach is still adjusting to the device. However, most gastric band patients can start eating regular food after a month or so.</p> <p>Once you get into a steady routine of eating and exercising, your doctor may recommend adjusting your band periodically so that you can continue to restrict how much food you take in on a daily basis. These band adjustments are straightforward, so they can usually be done during a regular check-up.</p> <p>Beyond all of the technical changes, however, you will experience a new way of thinking about food. The most difficult adjustment of all for gastric band patients is paying attention to the feeling that they get when they become full. This is because the sensation will hit much earlier in a meal than before, and your stomach can only hold as little as a quarter cup of food at a time. Most doctors make additional recommendations, such as not eating and drinking simultaneously and making sure not to eat or drink too late in the evening so that your digestion doesn’t disturb your sleeping pattern.</p> <p>Results for the gastric band may come more slowly than other kinds of weight loss procedures, but this process can be beneficial in helping your body adjust to your new shape. Most patients see the majority of their excess weight come off during the first two years of post-operation care. However, the gastric band alone usually cannot help a person shed all of his or her excess weight, which is why it is important to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.</p>

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