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I'm doing really well now I have my sipping under control. LOL

My name is Maddy and I'm addicted to gulping Water.....

Give me the 12 step program PG?

You could of imgained my surgeons face when I said to him I have a problem with my drinking, baaaaaaaaaaaa!

I am very happy to hear you are doing well :)

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***thoughts/opinions******* i am keep to myself mad and pg

CG, no gulping problems for you??? damn, I was hopeing we all would have the same problems, it makes life much easier that way, :P

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CG, no gulping problems for you??? damn, I was hopeing we all would have the same problems, it makes life much easier that way, :P

hi my name is carolina girl

i use to have trouble gulping coors light as fast as i can

does this count you crazy banded chicks??

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CG, no gulping problems for you??? damn, I was hopeing we all would have the same problems, it makes life much easier that way, :P

but seriously, no

i just took it slow and did the baby sips and now drink regular

being newly banded, you are swollen so you cant (gulp) or at least i could not but now i am doing regular (drinking) except no more straws....thought id miss that but i dont.

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hi my name is carolina girl

i use to have trouble gulping coors light as fast as i can

does this count you crazy banded chicks??

ohh man, you brought up booze!!! NOOOOO she didn't!!! ahhhh, what I would do for a tall glass of Sangria ....

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ohh man, you brought up booze!!! NOOOOO she didn't!!! ahhhh, what I would do for a tall glass of Sangria ....

well, i will be having wine at thanksgiving and xmas and i can live with that...upon making my mind up with surgery, i decided there are somethings i will

do without.

but show me some cabo wabo tequila and watch me do body shots :o

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I got some great advice on sipping and chewing from my nutritionist about 1 month before my surgery. When we discussed how I was going to have to relearn my drinking and chewing habits she said "You're not going to wait until after the surgery to make this change, are you?" She was so smart about this. I had a few weeks of practice with "real" food before the surgery. It made me really conscious of how much I needed to change my habits. I was particularly bad about getting too thirsty and chugging Water.< /p>

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I got some great advice on sipping and chewing from my nutritionist about 1 month before my surgery. When we discussed how I was going to have to relearn my drinking and chewing habits she said "You're not going to wait until after the surgery to make this change, are you?" She was so smart about this. I had a few weeks of practice with "real" food before the surgery. It made me really conscious of how much I needed to change my habits. I was particularly bad about getting too thirsty and chugging Water.

You're not going to wait until after the surgery to make this change, are you?

this was awesome !!!!

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but seriously, no

i just took it slow and did the baby sips and now drink regular

being newly banded, you are swollen so you cant (gulp) or at least i could not but now i am doing regular (drinking) except no more straws....thought id miss that but i dont.

No straws????

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No straws????

nope, surgeon said after surgery so i adhered to instructions.

dont miss it. (same w/soda as i was instructed no to that in my pre op).

def a mind thing to me.

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nope, surgeon said after surgery so i adhered to instructions.

dont miss it. (same w/soda as i was instructed no to that in my pre op).

def a mind thing to me.

What's the reason for no straws? I thought it would slow someone down with drinking too fast.

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I was told no straws ...due to the fact that when we drink with them we also bring air in with the liquid -- It means possible painful gas...and I was told to avoid all carbonated drinks (some "waters" are carbonated so be careful) because it could stretch my pouch, especially soon after being banded.

When they say you can have foods that "could" go through a straw in the mushies stage, they don't mean literally.

I avoided straws ever since. but you will get different opinions and suggestions. this is just what my dr suggested to me.

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I was told no straws ...due to the fact that when we drink with them we also bring air in with the liquid -- It means possible painful gas...and I was told to avoid all carbonated drinks (some "waters" are carbonated so be careful) because it could stretch my pouch, especially soon after being banded.

When they say you can have foods that "could" go through a straw in the mushies stage, they don't mean literally.

I avoided straws ever since. but you will get different opinions and suggestions. this is just what my dr suggested to me.

I know all about the carbonation... but hadn't heard the straw thing. I will mention it to my doctor and get his opinion. I'm not a big straw user so it shouldn't be an issue... just wondered why!

Thanks for the heads up!

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I know all about the carbonation... but hadn't heard the straw thing. I will mention it to my doctor and get his opinion. I'm not a big straw user so it shouldn't be an issue... just wondered why!

Thanks for the heads up!

all dr's and people are different

just because mine said that, doesnt mean yours will

always check with your dr in regards to any suggestions on here

your gonna do great :)

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I was instructed to get a set of baby spoon and fork' date=' the kind you use on infants. Whatever fits on that is acceptable. Just don't try to heap it high ð

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Yes me too. However, do you really want to have a baby fork and spoon in your hand? Head to a world market and get a set of espresso spoons and cocktail forks. Pick up a pretty little plate too. Why not pamper yourself! After all you are saving money in all the fast food you are passing up ( by you I mean me of course) ???‰

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