Pasta is a definate no no in the lap banders diet..breads, rice, pasta...any starchy food...make sure you take little sips when it comes down to drinking things...no more big gulps..its a complete life change....I was banded 2 years ago and as a person who drank at least a 12 pack of Mt dew a day...I have now not touched soda in 2 years....my health is too important for that " one little treat" I have lost 100lbs and now that I am in a place of significant weight loss, I allow a treat every now and then....in the beginning it is vital to stick completly to a banded program...good luck in the future...u can do it!!