Oasis of Hope Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


  1. Will I be sick a lot after the operation?
  2. Will I have a special diet after the operation?
  3. Will I suffer from constipation?
  4. Will I need to take vitamin supplements?
  5. What about other medication?
  6. What about pregnancy?
  7. Can the band be removed?
  8. What if I go out to eat?
  9. What about alcohol?
  10. Will I need plastic surgery for the surplus skin when I have lost a lot of weight?
  11. What will happen if I become ill?
  12. How is the band adjusted?
  13. How much weight will I lose?
2. Will I have a special diet after the operation?
  All patients are given a liquid diet for a minimum of three weeks period during this time a substantial weight loss is experienced. Follow-up visit with your doctors is recommended at two-week period after the procedure. A number of follow-up centers in major cities across the United States are provided for postoperative guidance and counseling.

Lap Band Clinic at Oasis of Hope Hospital  
Oasis of Hope Hospital