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I never ever drink soda except if Im sick (just because I dont like it not any other reason) and then I drink diet gingerale. Is that okay if I just have that when Im sick or not even then?

OMG did you lose 108 lbs in 5 months? That is amazing! I'm having my surgery in mid July and going on a cruise in November. So thats about 5 months. Is it realistic to lose about 50 lbs by then or no?

I found an article on Cruising after Bariatric surgery: 6 Ways to Stay on Course when Cruising after Bariatric Surgery http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/staying-course-cruising-after-bariatric-surgery

Oh good that's comforting..lol. I'll test my alcohol endurance at home first too... I'm so nervous about alcohol because little sister had gastric bypass years ago and after she became a raging alcoholic and now she just eats gummy bears, drinks and smokes. I'm shocked she's still alive. she's a mess but she hardly drank before the surgery. I recently quit smoking so the 2 weeks not eating pre op and not being able to smoke is gonna be rough... Did u find the pre op fast unbearable? I'm so nervous I have to start liquids only July 5. I'm trying to do low carb now also ...

What is anaphylaxis? My sister had gastric bypass 10 years ago and became a raging alcoholic and chain smoker. I don't even know how she's still alive, she doesn't eat she just eats gummy bears and drinks and smokes. I've put her in rehab 5 times but she always fails and she hardly drank before surgery.

I'm scheduled July as well with Dr Illan. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about him ?

Hello...I was wondering if anyone ever took a cruise shortly after surgery and if so, how did u deal with not being able to eat much or drink alcohol? I am having surgery in 3 weeks then in November I'm going on a ten day cruise. I didn't know I was having surgery when I booked it and I got the unlimited drink package and the upgraded restaurant package lol... Now here I am like an idiot, I won't be able to enjoy any of it will I? It was first cruise too!!! Anyone ever had this issue? Will everyone around me eating and drinking drive me crazy? Will I be able to have one glass of wine per day or no? Thanks!

Oh thats why! I ididnt realize you were already on low carb...thats why he did it

I'm having surgery July 15 and right now I drink about 4 - 64 oz bottles of water per day. I always have! I thought i had diabetes but no...I can't imagine not being able to drink as much. but I'm willing to sacrifice it to be healthy

Are you serious? I've never heard of that! My surgeon requires me to just have liquids 10 days before. I'm going july 15th...How will your liver shrink with just one day? thats odd. you dont have any other pre op requirements?

I wonder why plain water makes so many ppl nauseous after? I guess it's better then being fat...I just don't get it

Well we all got fat eating too much.. So is binge eating when u overeat every single day or what? My issue is I will go about 3 days eating good then weekends eating as much as I want but I don't know if that's binge eating?

I'll join!!!!

What happens if we drink to much water at once does it ruin the sleeve?

Great advice, thank you so much!

So when do u start your liquids pre op? I start the 5th

Excellent POST!!! Well said, thank you

I cant see the original post, is this an argument over how many donuts someone ate ? we should all be nice to each other in here, its supposed to be a safe forum and now im getting scared.

no i meant i wish ONLY candy was a slider food because i hate candy lol

I have a question. I work in NYC in the fashion industry. I am constantly invited to happy hours and social events and everyone drinks like a fish in ny. How do I handle it now when I'm invited to a happy hour that I really cant refuse like my bosses birthday or a coworkers birthday? I am really nervous about this and dont want to be rude but I wont be able to drink ever again after the sleeve correct?

I agree, its a very personal choice who you tell and who you dont. I just know that the ppl i work with know I cant stay on a diet and will be suspicious lol

will i ever be able to drink a ton of water again?

I am seeing Dr Illan in July and yes they give very good instructions and if you dont understand anything you can email or call and they answer right away.

OMG just my luck! why cant candy be a slider food instead i hate candy! life is so unfair!

My biggest fear is not the surgery, but my food issues after the surgery. I am a HUGE binge eater on anything salty or crunchy or bready..I never eat sweets ever, dont like them at all, ppl think im crazy because I hate ice cream but i can down 3 bagels in one sitting ! My huge fear is that I will still want to eat when im not hungry and binge on foods I shouldn't. I am petrified that although my body will change, my head wont. does anyone know any good videos or anything to help with this? I can't afford therapist my insurance a waste of time. thanks!