Okay, so, my surgery is in a couple of days, and I'm starting to freak out!!

Am I really going to have to give up all of my favorites? Potatoes...Sandwhiches...Sushi...Pizza (with a few sips of coke)?

Now, I'm not saying I want to eat these things with every meal, but I don't think I could face a lifetime of meat and salad (aka Atkins)...please, somebody tell me is this really how life is after the band, or can you still eat these things?

Help!

Thanks to all for more great advice - and some perspective! I had my banding a couple of days ago...all went well! I am soooooo bloated and gassy - uh! Can't wait for this to pass, but I can tell you for right now, I am not concerned the least bit about food! (Well, occasionaly, the chicken broth from the hospital!) :huggie:

I look forward to more advice!

Lindsay :w00t:

Lindey;

Welcome to Lapband Land!!! I'm glad things went well with your surgery. Only about 4 to 5 weeks to see if you can tolerate your favorite foods.

Hope all continues to go well with you.

Hi luckylinds,

Welcome to Bandland!!! Just wanted to let you know the gas will be passing. You just have to tough it out. Try some gas X and you will get some relief. Otherwise, you kind of just have to be strong. I hope just knowing that it will pass very soon is enough to help. I'll keep looking on this site for your posts to see if you have any concerns or questions that my own experience may be able to help you relate to. Best of luck to you. I'm so happy for you. Have a wonderful day, even though I know you are probably a little uncomformtable. We are all pulling for you.:rolleyes2: