Does the gastric band limit any physical activity?
No, your band does not hamper physical activity including aerobics, stretching and strenuous exercise. Will I feel hungry or deprived with the gastric band? The gastric band system makes you eat less and feel full in two ways – first by reducing the capacity of your stomach and second by increasing the time it takes food to get through the digestive system. After a small meal, the amount of which varies from person to person, you should feel full. If you follow the nutrition guidelines when you choose your food and then chew it well, you should not feel hungry or deprived. Remember that gastric banding is a tool to help you change your eating habits. Can I eat anything in moderation? After your stomach has healed, you may eat most foods that don’t cause you discomfort. However, because you can only eat a little it is important to include foods full of important vitamins and nutrients such as those advised by your dietitian. If you eat foods that contain lots of sugar and fat or drink l
