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As I get closer to my surgery date, Aug 29th I can't help but feel happy and nervous. My family says to me that I am going to have a hard time changing my bad eating choices. And I'm afraid I will. I know it'll be hard bc it has my whole life but I think this surgery will push me the extra way I need to to really change! Anyone else have this issue? Will the Dr give me a guide on what on what to eat and drink? My problem is I love pop. Love it. What should I drink to satisfy myself without drinking pop? Is carbonated drinks bad? I guess I'm afraid I won't find foods to make me full and to satisfy me. I hope the Dr gives me a guide like what to buy. What does everyone else follow as far as diets go? That's always been my problem! I need the correct nutrition so I don't go back to bad eating!

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i was a diet coke addict. but the day i started my all liquid diet, diet soda was no more. (havent had one since may). dont miss it. had a headache for about 4 days but otherwise it was doable.

you want this surgery, you need to do the things that are required.

if you are not (mentally ready) and cheat because you cant control yourself, you may reconsider.

this band will help you fill full after some fills....but its up to you 100% to eat the healthier versions and make healthier choices.

everyone is different. what i eat, someone may not like.

you can eat whatever you want, just in smaller portions.

you either choose to eat correctly or you dont.

its pretty simple.

you will do fine. all the best :)

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