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Hey Everyone! I'm 35 and 100 lbs over my ideal weight....my doctor recommended the Lapband because I am starting to have issues with circulation and have developed asthma. I'm nervous and not really sure about this...although yoyo diets have gotten me where I am! I think my biggest fear is of not losing the weight and never being able to enjoy a simple glass of soda or champagne with friends....not that I drink it alot...but you never want it until you're told you can't have it! I'm in Redondo Beach, CA and see Dr. Takahashi.

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I too was 100 lbs over a good weight for me (I am 5'7"). My problem was Portion Control. While I didn't always eat healthy, I knew what I should eat, and even when I did I ate too much. The band helped me reign in portion size. I have a problem with bread, so I don't eat much (that kind of took care of subs) and what I do I chew carefully. Some of the denser foods are harder to get down, but in general you can eat anything you ate before. Some people have trouble with salad greens; I don't, so I eat lots of salad (chicken Caesar type to make sure I get my protein--grilled chicken breast, hard boiled egg, and parmesan cheese with light dressing and fat free croutons on a bed of Romaine--one of my favorite meals). Generally you will be instructed not to eat concentrated sweets, not to drink through straws and Protein first. You have to look at head hunger and recognize it for what it is--not true hunger. The band is a tool that helps with portion control. It is up to you to make healthy food choices. That doesn't preclude a drink out with friends, but you will have to approach eating differently. Take advantage of all the resouces your bariatric team offers. Stay in close contact with your surgeon, dietician and nurse. Go to group support. I began going to group 6 months before I had surgery. You can learn a lot between there and reading here as well. Good luck on your journey.

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Hey Everyone! I'm 35 and 100 lbs over my ideal weight....my doctor recommended the Lapband because I am starting to have issues with circulation and have developed asthma. I'm nervous and not really sure about this...although yoyo diets have gotten me where I am! I think my biggest fear is of not losing the weight and never being able to enjoy a simple glass of soda or champagne with friends....not that I drink it alot...but you never want it until you're told you can't have it! I'm in Redondo Beach, CA and see Dr. Takahashi.

I was a sunkist addict, hence the name of my blog. But, I tell you what...I dont miss it as much as I thought I would. I gave it up several weeks prior to surgery, and now all I drink is Water. If we go out to eat, sometimes I will get a strawberry lemonade, just to switch it up.

Every once in awhile I crave one, but have not given in to the temptation. I dont want to risk it. My overall success is worth more than a quick fix of pop from heaven :frown: aka sunkist.

Welcome and good luck!

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