Lap-Band guide after surgery with sample bariatric friendly menu items.
* Eat only when you are feeling 1, 2, 3, or 4.
| Menu | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Menu 1 | ½ mini bagel 1 hard cooked egg or scrambled egg | 3 oz. water packed tuna 1 slice whole wheat bread | 3 oz. baked fish ½ cup cooked carrots |
| Sample Menu 2 | 1 slice lean ham 1 slice low-fat American cheese ½ mini bagel | ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 slice whole wheat bread | 3 oz. lean turkey ½ cup cooked green beans |
| Sample Menu 3 | 1 scrambled egg ½ mini bagel | 3 oz. lean ham 1 slice whole grain bread | 3 oz. baked chicken ½ cup cooked spinach |
| Ingredient | Substitution |
|---|---|
| 1 cup whole milk | 1 cup skim milk |
| 1 cup evaporated milk | • 1 cup evaporated skim milk or • 1 cup skim milk + 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder |
| 1 cup buttermilk | 1 cup lukewarm skim milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar. Let stand 5 minutes, beat briskly |
| 1 cup cream or half & half | 1 cup evaporated skim milk |
| 1 cup sour cream | • 1 cup nonfat sour cream or • 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt or • 1 cup 1% cottage cheese whirled in blender with 1 tablespoon lemon juice |
| 1 cup cream cheese | • 1 cup nonfat cream cheese or • 1 cup soft curd light farmers cheese (pot cheese) or • 1 cup whipped 1% cottage cheese |
| 1 whole egg | • 2 egg whites or • ¼ cup egg substitute |
| 1 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate | 3 tablespoons cocoa powder + 2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
| 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese | • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese or • 1 cup 1% cottage cheese |
| Mayonnaise | • Nonfat mayonnaise or • Nonfat plain yogurt |
| 1 tablespoon butter or margarine | 2 teaspoons canola oil |
| 1 cup solid shortening | 2⁄3 cup liquid canola oil |
| 1 cup margarine | ¾ cup canola oil |
| Oil for sautéing | • Nonstick spray or • Bouillon, wine, or water |
| Oil in salad dressing | Vinegar, nonfat yogurt, buttermilk, lemon juice, tomato juice |
| Nuts (in gelatin salad) | Chopped celery, carrots, or water chestnuts |
| Fat | Try replacing fat with an equal amount of light or dark corn syrup, honey, pureed fruit (i.e. Banana, thick applesauce, prunes) |
| Sugar | No calorie sweeteners |
These bulky foods sit above the band, leaving you full and satisfied.
½ turkey sandwich
½ mini bagel with scrambled or hard cooked egg
1-2 oz. water packed tuna mixed with 1 teaspoon low-fat mayonnaise + 1 slice whole wheat bread
1 slice lean deli sliced ham + 1 sliced low-fat American cheese + ½ mini bagel
½ plain grilled chicken sandwich
½ plain grilled turkey burger
½ small, plain grilled hamburger
* Be sure to include protein rich foods at every meal. Protein sources include: chicken, turkey, lean beef, lean pork, fish, eggs, and low fat cheese.