So I went today and did my initial consultation and after going over all the info with the doc I'm kinda scared now not about the surgury but more of what happens if I forget to chew well enough and the fact that I can never have soda ever again. ..I think that alone might kill me. ... plus I have to stop smoking which I know I need to anyway... but then I hate vegetables and I have my entier life they are nasty and I don't like them but now that and fruit and may is all I ever get to eat again for the rest of my life? No soda no potatoes no bread no juice no cheese no ice cream none of the good stuff ever like ever.... I mean ok until I get to where I need to be I understand but why not like once a month can't I have some ice cream or some potatoes or something I don't get it one a month wouldn't kill me... can some help me please give me a pep talk I guess?

Let me tell you something, if you have something that is your weakness and you give then it can easily become your downfall. If you drink 3 sodas a day and think you can cut them out and then just start only having one a month then let me tell you it's a hell of a lot harder than you think. Once you burst that bubble it's VERY hard to put it back together.

I agree with Guy, I have kept the soda genie in the bottle for the last 8 weeks and was planning on letting it go once for my birthday, but now it is a source of personal pride on making it each day without one.

Well I can hinestly say that I am getting less cold footed about it the more people I have telling me not to do this that I could eat less and exersize more...etc. etc. The more I wanna do it and after I lose the weight flip em the bird and tell em to take a flyin kiss and my skinny white a$$ lol so far I have pretty well gotten rid of soda I dint buy it by the case like I used to if I have one it nay be once every 3 or 4 days but its getting longer inbetween them... and also I realize that smokwing isnt healthy period no matter how much u smoke even though compared to most people I have known I smoke way less anyway but I have been with the help of my mom slowly weaning myself off cigarettes I got down to 5 a day and as long as I had them I couldnt go any lower but today I had three and that was then end of the pack and im not buying anymore (fingers crossed) I hope anyway I have wanted one off and on this eveining but since I dont have any just used will power to not even think about it... plus I have been switching between mind occupieing activities such as computer games focused on strategy and heavy thinking to keep me preoccupied so I dont think bout cigs much and ill switch games or go watch a tv show or movie when I start getting bored... so if I can give up cigs and soda...and oh btw I can handel the protien drinks now just an aquired taste I guess don't like them but I drink em anyway so if I can do all that I know I can have this surgury and stick with it forever and prove everyone wrong so one day I can go to my high school graduation and rub it in all the people I went to school with that even though they made fun of me for being fat im the one laughing now cause they are fat and im not

I can and DO eat everything on your list except carbonated drinks. And a few times I was craving a coke so I opened one and left it in the fridge for a few hours and drank it flat.

I've taken 15 months to get to decent restriction. I went slow because I don't like being too tight and I want to get used to each level before getting tighter... My weight loss is great' date=' but probably very slow by many people's standards on here.

15 months ago I started at 266, I'm around 190 now, but still losing every month. I was a size 24 pants, I'm now size 14. I was a 3x top, and now wear a large or medium. I look AWESOME, feel sexy, but most of all have my old energy and brain focus!! I'm MUCH sharper at work and have more stamina.

Don't worry. This experience feels natural. You'll eat what feels good and avoid what doesn't. It's up to you![/quote']

I spoke with the nurse at the clinic again and she said she didnt really go into much detail with the post opp diet because it can get confuseing for people to think about all the different things they have to do and they get them mixed up ... and she was right even though she didnt speak much on the long term after banding diet I still got the pre op diet switched around alot lol so im content with the way things are going so far and my progress... im hopeing by the end of this week they will call mw to set up my surgury for two to three weeks out from them... so wish me luck

I am getting banded on August 14th. The nurse told me soda, bread, and pasta were out. Those are going to be a challenge but I am up for it. I actually stated weaning myself from soda and it has not been that bad. When I want a taste for something other than water, I simply add crystal light. I think the bread is going to be my biggest issue. People are different and will tolerate food differently. I saw my friend who was banded a couple years ago with a strawberry shake so she does not deny herself. It just finding what works for you and what doesnt

I am getting banded on August 14th. The nurse told me soda' date=' bread, and Pasta were out. Those are going to be a challenge but I am up for it. I actually stated weaning myself from soda and it has not been that bad. When I want a taste for something other than Water, I simply add crystal light. I think the bread is going to be my biggest issue. People are different and will tolerate food differently. I saw my friend who was banded a couple years ago with a strawberry shake so she does not deny herself. It just finding what works for you and what doesnt[/quote']

I remember hearing a few years ago that too much crystal light was bad for you because it had some ingredient in it that over an extended period is bad for you

This may be the wrong time for you to decide to have the lap band surgery. You have to want the weight loss and health benefits from not eating and drinking those foods anymore. You have to really really want it. Right now it doesn't sound like you want it. You're choosing bad foods over weight loss, plain and simple. I'd suggest writing down five strong reasons you want to lose weight and live a healthier longer life. Read those reasons for a day or two. Figure out which is more important to you, those five reasons, or ice cream, soda, and obesity. The band doesn't do the work for you. Even with restriction you have to make good food choices.

This may be the wrong time for you to decide to have the lap band surgery. You have to want the weight loss and health benefits from not eating and drinking those foods anymore. You have to really really want it. Right now it doesn't sound like you want it. You're choosing bad foods over weight loss' date=' plain and simple. I'd suggest writing down five strong reasons you want to lose weight and live a healthier longer life. Read those reasons for a day or two. Figure out which is more important to you, those five reasons, or ice cream, soda, and obesity. The band doesn't do the work for you. Even with restriction you have to make good food choices.[/quote']

Thats for the vote of confidence there dude... not

So my insurance has approved the surgery and I got the call yesterday aug 8th and my appointment is for next friday the 16th of august and I have to start my all liquid diet today... im gladd it got approved and schedule so quickly I was able to stop smokeing which even though I still think man I could use a cig every now and again... I have benifited greatly from quitting already also I have cut out soda I had my last goodbye with a 20 oz mt dew livewire last night and wont have any anymore... like im gonna cry over that though it had gotten to the point where soda didnt taste good after a bit I wanted something that tasted different but still soda... but then once I stop drinking so much now it just plain dosent taste as good as u used to think and my stomach and teeth have thanked me greatly already so now the only thing that has kinda upset me is this weekend is my uncles welcome home/birthday party/bbq and im not going because it will be day two without solid foods and... I don't want to tempt myself but all will be forgiven and forgotten im so excited to get this done and over with and get started on my new life which to me will be the begining of my life

So my insurance has approved the surgery and I got the call yesterday aug 8th and my appointment is for next friday the 16th of august and I have to start my all liquid diet today... im gladd it got approved and schedule so quickly I was able to stop smokeing which even though I still think man I could use a cig every now and again... I have benifited greatly from quitting already also I have cut out soda I had my last goodbye with a 20 oz mt dew livewire last night and wont have any anymore... like im gonna cry over that though it had gotten to the point where soda didnt taste good after a bit I wanted something that tasted different but still soda... but then once I stop drinking so much now it just plain dosent taste as good as u used to think and my stomach and teeth have thanked me greatly already so now the only thing that has kinda upset me is this weekend is my uncles welcome home/birthday party/bbq and im not going because it will be day two without solid foods and... I don't want to tempt myself but all will be forgiven and forgotten im so excited to get this done and over with and get started on my new life which to me will be the begining of my life

That's great news! This is an emotional journey and we feel all sorts if things about foods we have to give up and life style changes we have to make. Its good to talk about them honestly because other people can relate and share with you about their challenges, and I find that that's been helpful to me. I've never been a huge soda drinker, but when I learned that this was something I had to cut out of my diet, the craving for it was incredible but we CAN do this I think it's fine to avoid social gatherings or situations sometimes, especially in those early pre-op days where pressure may be really great ... I think the key is to do what is right for you in that moment. This is a brand new life I was banded on July 15th ... it has been a rewarding journey so far ... keep coming here ... you can also join groups on Facebook. I find it so helpful talking to other people in like and different stages of the journey because they understand. Good luck :-)

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Congrats btw on giving up smoking, that's huge! !

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Congrats btw on giving up smoking' date=' that's huge! !

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Thanks

Lull ow made a good point, I didn't pursue the band surgery until I was ready to make the lifestyle food choices that needed to be made. I'm now comfortable with the idea of trading food or better relationships and a healthier me. D it when it is right for you, don't rush it.

Lull ow made a good point' date=' I didn't pursue the band surgery until I was ready to make the lifestyle food choices that needed to be made. I'm now comfortable with the idea of trading food or better relationships and a healthier me. D it when it is right for you, don't rush it.[/quote']

Well since im at the end of day two preop diet I was thankful to find out I could have unsweetened applesause and the fat secret calorie counter has been a wonderfull help since I can see the calorie Protein fat and carbs all at the top along with the fact its basically a food diary and it so easy all I have to do is scan the barcode of the stuff I drink and it puts it in for me I must say though this headache really needs to go I went to long without drinking anything except Water while I mowed the yard but my mother didnt even think I woukd make it two days so im doing good.... but since its day two and I have till firday to go I wanna rush lol

I am scheduled for surgery Thurs. and I am getting cold feet. I have managed to get a migraine thinking of all of the restrictions. It is down right scary.

I too was told no bread for the same reasons, never ever again.

I went shopping yesterday for all the necessities and it was mind blowing. I couldn't find any liquid Tylenol and was totally confused on protein shakes.

Are the fills painful?

I am scheduled for surgery Thurs. and I am getting cold feet. I have managed to get a migraine thinking of all of the restrictions. It is down right scary.

I too was told no bread for the same reasons' date=' never ever again.

I went shopping yesterday for all the necessities and it was mind blowing. I couldn't find any liquid Tylenol and was totally confused on Protein shakes.

Are the fills painful?[/quote']

It can be overwhelming. That being said anything worthwhile doesn't come easy. I was told that I might be able to eat small amounts of bread but I should toast it first so that it is not so doughy. You can find liquid Tylenol by the kids medicine. I was banded a week ago and it has been a roller coaster of emotion but for me I don't feel good with this weight on and I don't want to live my life this way. You will find your way and be successful. If you chose not to do it that is okay too. I'm glad to chat if you need support or have questions.