Weight loss (bariatric) surgeons consider it important that you are aware of what the gastric ring (Lap Band) package includes.
Common scenarios: it is expected that lap band patients lose weight quickly over the first 3 to 6 months; it is perfectly normal to experience body aches, to feel tired and cold, to have dry skin, and sudden mood changes during this period.
As the body gradually adjusts over time to weight loss and the new lifestyle, these discomforts will slowly fall into oblivion.
After the first period of fast weight loss, often referred to as the honeymoon, weight loss will slow down and will sooner or later plateau.
What to Do for a Quick Recovery

• Increased physical activity.
  The sooner you start exercising, the better are your chances to quickly regenerate and regain strength.
  Short walks and stair climbing are enough exercise for the first few days after lap band surgery, as it is not recommended to do strenuous work or carry heavy weights during this period.
  Moving around a bit might even help in case you experience abdominal pain.
  Pain can also be used as a personal indicator: if a certain activity causes pain, better stop it, you are probably not yet strong enough to perform it.
  
• Appropriate nutrition.
  After undergoing the lap band procedure, eating quickly and chewing superficially becomes a thing of the past.
  You cannot afford any longer that kind of nutritional behavior.
  It can cause pain and surgical complications and it can lead to the stretching of the stomach pouch, annihilating your weight loss.
  Diet starts with solely liquids for the first few days, followed by pureed foods for the next weeks, and a gradual transition to solid foods.
  Give your body time to adjust, as time and effort invested at this stage will later result in good health and great, long-term weight loss results.
  
• Incision care.
  Make sure you understand bandage changing instructions well and follow them closely.
  Redness and bruising around the incisions is only natural, and it will disappear in time.
  Wear lose, comfortable clothing during wound healing.
  To prevent wound infection ask your surgeon about shower and bathtub use.
  

Keep close contact with your surgeon as follow-up care is a very important step in making your lap band surgery and weight loss journey successful.
Lap band adjustment may be needed after some time; cross-check with your surgeon about optimal times.