Your LAP-BAND surgery represents the first big step towards long-term weight loss but it’s not a magic bullet. You do need to be prepared to make healthy lifestyle changes for the best results. One important area is how you eat. Before you panic-this is not a diet! Living with the LAP-BAND means that you should feel full after small meals and making better food choices-without the feeling of deprivation and starvation. As you make the transition to your new lifestyle after surgery, consider the following everyday guidelines and tips for healthy eating. Read the rest of this entry…