I have read some things that are no-no's after one gets the band. I will list those that I have heard about. If there are comments on these, please let me know. Also, what else is a no-no that I don't know about? Thanks in advance!:wink2:

1. Soda

2. Beer (no problem...can't stand it anyway)

3. Rice

4. Straws--although some say okay to this

5. Pasta

P.S. Also please add anything that is not a food/drink. Is there any activity that you can't do anymore? (I'm sure there will be plenty of new activities to make up for these.)

I didn't know about the medicines, but I have noticed that if I take anything but tylenol it makes me feel nauseaous.

I don't drink soda, but if I'm craving it, I take a small sip of my hubby's, let it bubble up in my mouth and swish it around before swallowing. It generally fills the craving.

I eat bread and rice, but I don't do Pasta. I can't eat carrots either, they hurt and was told to avoid celery, although I have "deveined" it and eaten it that way. I don't eat steak or pork anymore, unless it's shredded like in a taco or something. I'm pretty much a chicken or fish kind of gal. I can eat ribs though. I don't eat tortillas. I had one bad experience and am unsure I'll ever eat another one!

Not drinking with meals is hard. I do drink sips throughout the meal, I find it helps me slow down. I have measured what I eat and have found the perfect balance between sipping and gulping, which is what washes the food down. I generally stop drinking about 15 minutes before and pick it back up about an hour after.

It's hard to learn the things you CAN eat, but shouldn't. Like chips, brownies, and ice cream. Those go just so smooth, but you shouldn't be having those. I've replaced my ice cream with frozen grapes, which sometimes fulfills the frozen need. :smile2: But not all the time, I still have ice cream about once a week. But now it's just a small bowl, not a half gallon.