If you choose to drink high-calorie, high-fat liquids like chocolate milk shakes, the liquid will pass riht through the the constriction caused by the band or sleeve without providing any lasting stretch in the pouch. The "liquid food" will then be absorbed normally and stored as fat on the waistline.
If you drink large amounts of fluid while eating the "right" foods during meals. This washes the food right out of the pouch. This leaves the pouch empty, and there is no satiety. The food will be absorbed normally and sent to the waistline. Keeping the feeling of satiety between meals will decrease snacking and keep the total number of calories down for the entire day. This is what causes weight loss.
Lnap-Band Companion Handbook
Marnk J. Watson, MD
Daniel B. Jones, MD
