Starting pre-op diet on Monday. Surgery on the 15th. The closer I get the more I wonder if I can do it. I have been preparing for over a year. I'm thinking about the cost/benefit thing. I've been drinking coffee since I was 5. Will I miss it? Goes for other foods that will become taboo. I'm excited and have reservations at the same time. I'm 64 years old . You know that thing about "teaching an old new tricks. I want to and dont,want to at the same time. Anyone else ever feel like this?

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@@coodaben I figure it was give up a few things now or live a shorter life and give up everything in a few years. Coffee in moderation is allowed on many plans. There's not many foods that are truly taboo and most have healthy alternatives anyway. Good luck on your pre-op diet. It's not easy but you are preparing your body for a safer surgery and your mind in a better place for post-op.

_{Great way to think about the sacrifices. I too am feeling a loss for certain foods/habits (bad habits). The only way to replace bad habits is with good habits...we can do this!}

I never drank coffee really til about 6 months ago. Bad bad I know. I'm 3weeks post op. It's not the same but I enjoy decaf coffee a sugar free Carmel creamer and splenda great hot or iced

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You're going to miss some things. That's just part of giving something up...but do a list of pros and cons, when it comes to having "whatever you want." I think you'll find the "cons" far outnumber the "pros". None of what you will miss is anything you can't live without.

The bariatric store has a variety of options and read the newsletter it has great articles I'm 60 yrs old and I'm happy about my surgery join the support groups in your area the dietitian helped me plan meals be open to try new substitutes

I was similar over the loss of my beloved coffee I proceeded with surgery thinking that was that no coffee again

however on the day of my surgery I made a joke about no coffee to my surgeon he said what you talking about you can have a coffee when you get home after surgery In A few days he's been to Several recent conferences and coffee was a topic and there was no proven issues having coffee as per usual he felt I'm glad I was prepared to give it up as it proved my commitment but il admit I was elated to be able to drink my liquid gold.

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Yes, I'm where you are now. I've been pondering a lot longer than you have. My band was removed 2.5 years ago and my diabetes is out of control. KristenLe said it perfectly. I've read a lot of posts that makes very good sense, but until now none of it really sunk in till now. I'm 62 and still want to continue my activities a while longer. We can do this. you and I are the same, lets not give up. Good luck!