I went to the informational seminar the other night, and they mentioned you can never have soda. Ever ever again! I'm actually doubting my decisions because I love soda so much... He said that probably 90% of his patients that gain weight back admit to soda use. That's not worth it to me, but... still...

What do you miss most now that you've had surgery done? Is it possible to live life without soda? What else are you living without that you truly miss?

I do spinning and Pilates now, but I really want to do yoga.

do it! yoga wants you too!

I also miss Chinese buffets! Eating popcorn at the movies will be missed as well. I can still gulp water, but can only eat a cup of food. Guess I'm lucky? I am finding ice cold drinks hard to drink...more due to temp and it making me feel tight. I was also a gamer! Kinda bored with what's out there now, which is probably a good thing. Lol

About the Chinese buffet... My local grocery store has a fresh sushi and Chinese food buffet. Usually noodle,rice,egg rolls, and at least six different entrees. You buy it by the pound. I can select whatever combo of meats, veggies and flavors I want. The smallest container lasts me 3 meals. It's the greatest invention ever!!

As for what I miss....I thought I would miss beer and whiskey, but I really don't. It's nice being the only sober one with no hangover after most parties. I eat anything I want (in moderation), so there are no foods to miss.

Yes! Way to go! I am happy to not have contributed to the soda $$$ machine any longer.

LOL, I thinking the vending company that supplies my worplace had a corporate meeting to try to understand the loss of revenue!

Lol texasmeg! I'm thinking the soda vendor on my floor did the same thing!

I'm sure the pizza joints already did that the year before I surgery. We had a year long monitored diet. I dropped 30-35 pounds or so. Pizza was one of the things given up but Jason's Deli more than made up for that. LOL.

half way through all these posts and thought I would add some thoughts.

in preparation for pending surgery, I have quit drinking (95% less than before)(I may have a drink tonight to enjoy the fireworks), also quit soda too. switched over to non-carbonated drinks like iced tea.

I have heard this said before... "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"

I think for me it will be emotional or mental battle more than physical.

I havent had surgery yet, but the one thing I will miss the most is my large size. I wont really be able to intimidate people, sounds weird now that I read what I typed. I guess its an ego thing or macho image im not ready to give up yet.

It sounds like you will have to explore other sources of your own "strength." It's a big subject, and one worth exploring.

Best to you.

Nothing. :-)

Nothing. :-)

Ha! Well said!