Gastric band

[godders]

Hi everyone!

So I'm off for a holiday at WDW in September and I'm so excited! Haven't been for 4 years and that was before I put on all this weight. I'll be 10 weeks post-op from a gastric band by then and with 5 weeks to go I only have 9 kilos to lose to hit my target weight for the holiday.

Anyway, my question is: has anyone out there been to Dis with a gastric band? If so what were your experiences? Sept in Florida is really hot so I'm worried about keeping hydrated while not getting so full I don't want to eat.

Any advice would be great!

 

[Twinkles6892]

While I unfortunately haven't been to WDW in 5 years myself I am 14 months out from a sleeve gastrectomy.

I found that at 10 weeks out from surgery I was having an easier time drinking, but gulping was still painful. I would recommend trying to drink a little bit frequently, to keep hydrated and avoid getting so thirsty you're tempted to gulp.

My nutritionist/surgeon also recommend the 30/30 rule, no drinking 30 minutes before or after meals. I would think the 30 minutes before would certainly help you'll be hungry when you want to be!

Have a great time, and congratulations on your weight loss. I just hit my target last week, it's an amazing feeling!!!