The Worst Part of Having LAP-BAND^®!

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Well, I don't think that drinking with meals or sucking on ice in any way actaully can hurt the band. i was told by my doctor that the reason u cant drink with meals is...the liquid causes the food to exist the small pouch, then you will not get feel for a long time. and u will be hungry again quickly after eating. drinking with meals completely defeats the purpose of the band.

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Banded On: May 9, 2008
Doctor: Clay Wellbon. Little Rock, AR
~I was not required to do a pre-op diet~

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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.

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Banded On: May 9, 2008
Doctor: Clay Wellbon. Little Rock, AR
~I was not required to do a pre-op diet~

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!

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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.

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!