I start my pre-op diet tomorrow.....any suggestions? I am a diet coke addict, so drinking meal replacements has never made me feel full. My surgery is November 7th and I am trying to decide if I should go cold turkey on the caffeine or try to taper.

I too was a Diet Coke fiend. I went to 1 night a week drinking DC when I was out. One month before surgery, I switched to Ice Tea w/ double lemon & sugar substitute. I really am amazed, I don't miss it. I tried a sip of one about 4 months after surgery and found I didn't even like it! lol

I was banded in April and have lost 70 pounds.

You'll be fine, try not to think about what you are giving up, but what you will be gaining.

Roni

After surgery u will not crave coke, at least i didn't. I just had after wks and its not the same.

No craving here at all. It went away and I don't miss it.

Thanks!!! That makes me feel better. What about pickles....another addiction.