I was banded on May 9, 2008 and I am on mushy foods right now. I have had no problem with eating, and I haven't been sick at all. The only thing that I completely hate about lap band is the fact that I can not drink while I eat. UGH, I love spicy food and its so hard to enjoy it when ur mouth is on fire. I know that it's more than a fair trade: No drinking with meals or for an hour after eating VS being fat...BuT, its still really hard for me. Anyone else feel the same or have another problem with having lap band?

I have a question 4 new_jewel . did u go on a pre-op diet? did u loose weight before ur surgery. because u have lost a lot of weight quick.

Ummmm I drink tons with my food, I initially lost 80 lbs, then my band slipped, I gained 25 and I was just rebanded in April. I am starting TOMORROW not to drink wtih my food cause I have to freaking lose. Im going NUTS!

Hi, I am scheduled for surgery on June 20th. Lap-band. I am excited

I to have problems with drinking with food. I love pop and they said I should not have carbonated beverages. Do you drink pop?

No ice cubes would be considered a liquid.

Edited June 5, 200818 yr by DustyLynn

To lolipopked...I did drink alot of soda...but it is a small price to pay for such a change. I had lap band 2 years & 2 months ago... I have lost 145 pounds and I feel great...now about once every 2 or 3 weeks I will drink about a half of a can of soda...I will pour it over ice and let the carbination die down a little. BUt you will be suprised it really isnt a craving anymore and there are so many sodas I think taste gross now. You can do it...and it is worth it!