drinks detrimental on weight loss?

[scotland206 30]

There would be no drama here if everyone follows Alex's( administrator) rules.

Pass up or block' date=' so simple really.[/quote']

This is the first time I have ever seen or heard drama on here since I have been a member. It's sad that people get so hurt over little things.

[Banjo257 920]

I agree with you, however, I want to be told the truth and not for everything to be "sugar coated" to not have my feelings "hurt" ... I feel and in MY OPINION, if your adult enough to have the surgery then your adult enough to hear the truth. My doctor was up front and honest with me and I appreciate that because that's how I am.

Hello Scotland, don't know you, but WHAT A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION!

Rock on with honest answers.

[Sojourner 2,446]

If I can tolerate soda is that a bad thing? I heard that it gives you a lot of pain but I feel nothing at all.

Perhaps you should be asking your surgeon this question?

Really, Bandster life is all about leaving unhealthy habits and poor food/beverage choices, and choosing a healthier lifestyle. That said, why would you find it difficult or even consider drinking empty calories which have no nutritional value?

You are empowered to design your journey any way you choose...but keep your surgeon informed about your choices. There have been significant health risks associated with carbonated beverages. Do your risk/benefit analysis, speak to your surgeon...then be your own person.

[Jack 855]

Along with other choices we all have to learn to make (AND enjoy!!!) is coming to actually embrace the very spirit of why we must depart from the old habits that nearly killed us while turning us into morbidly obese with little ability to regulate our own behavior.

I haven't had a real soda since circa 1965, or the synthetic stuff since 1988. For something that has 'no calories' etc, we should get a clue some kind of addictive process keeps us wanting to consume it, with no food value and no actual thirst quenching capacity.

I once did a long study on the addictive physiological aspects of both sugared soft drinks as compared to cocaine. That led to research into the then-hidden mysteries of artificial sweeteners and the effects on our health. I have a friend who is in the short line of hospice care, and she attributes her liver failure to massive diet soda consumption over a 10 year post-retirement period, as it affected her genetically anomalous 'condition'.

Not to make a science claim of the pharmacology of such liquids, but consider the habituation and near zombie-like drive to continue drinking the stuff, when there is really no physiological advantage to do such.

'Mouth feel' and 'aftertaste' and the engineering design to create the illusion we like something that by definition 'has no calories'. They don't mention what the extra phosphate does, nor the host of other ingredients, on our digestive system enzymes nor our moods.

I replaced my own decade-long beer habit with a can of sparkling Water now & then. Lemon flavor LaCroix is my choice. Pouring it in a pottery mug will effectively reduce the saturated CO2 rapidly, but the tart flavor remains intact. It's a real treat if I tire of plain Water. I also have developed a fondness for certain herbal teas. Mainly, water serves very well, but today we celebrated with freshly extracted carrot juice from the last of our carrot crop. Way more satisfying these days for me.

Cheers to us all in the New Year.

[sunshine412 33]

I know' date=' it's very exciting![/quote']

Scot, are you supposed to see the max results in the 1st 6 months?

Yes, im trying to be excited. I still see the same person in the mirror...

Does working out make a huge difference? Im getting back into the gym this week....

[hely88 883]

It Never works when I block.

[scotland206 30]

Scot' date=' are you supposed to see the max results in the 1st 6 months?

Yes, im trying to be excited. I still see the same person in the mirror...

Does working out make a huge difference? Im getting back into the gym this week....[/quote']

Sunshine 412, I'm not sure when you are supposed to see the max results, however, my doctor did tell me that it was normal to lose a lot of weight at the beginning depending on your body and how it responds to the WLS.

Honestly, it took me taking a before and current picture side by side to tell the difference. It is hard for you to see a difference because you look at yourself everyday. I have always heard (not sure how true it is) that you don't notice a difference till after you have lost 20lbs or more.

As far as working out, it is recommended. However, I was told you had to wait 6 weeks after your surgery or till you see your doctor before you start working out again because it can damage your wounds and or put a strain on your body. I have yet to work out (not including walking as I always do that) but I am also going to sign up for a gym membership later this week. I want to tone more than anything because that helps prevent all the extra skin, or at least helps cut it down. Also, muscle burns fast, so the more muscle you build the faster you will lose fat from your body.

[scotland206 30]

It Never works when I block.

Me either...actually, I do not see where you can block anyone.

[sunshine412 33]

Me either...actually' date=' I do not see where you can block anyone.[/quote']

How about this.... just don't acknowledged an offender's existance. Some things/people just don't warrant a response.

[sunshine412 33]

Sunshine 412' date=' I'm not sure when you are supposed to see the max results, however, my doctor did tell me that it was normal to lose a lot of weight at the beginning depending on your body and how it responds to the WLS.

Honestly, it took me taking a before and current picture side by side to tell the difference. It is hard for you to see a difference because you look at yourself everyday. I have always heard (not sure how true it is) that you don't notice a difference till after you have lost 20lbs or more.

As far as working out, it is recommended. However, I was told you had to wait 6 weeks after your surgery or till you see your doctor before you start working out again because it can damage your wounds and or put a strain on your body. I have yet to work out (not including walking as I always do that) but I am also going to sign up for a gym membership later this week. I want to tone more than anything because that helps prevent all the extra skin, or at least helps cut it down. Also, muscle burns fast, so the more muscle you build the faster you will lose fat from your body.[/quote']

Hey Scott,

Yea, i really used to bust my chops at the gym. Im just taking it one day at a time. I lost 60 lbs 4 years prior to surgery and im doing ok on the skin but i know ill have some loose skin after i really get down. I plan on doing alot of body pump! Good idea... i should take a post lap band surgery pic and periodic follow up pics. I work at a dr office and one of my patients was telling me the same thing... she lost 160 lbs and when she was a size 2.... she still saw a 298 lb woman. It really screes with your head...

[brannewmee 103]

When it comes to food I'm not fussy I will eat whatever. The reason I had the band done is because I simply ate too much even though it's not take away or bbq meals. I never really had a problem with junk food only had it on occasion. drinks on the other hand are my weakness (not alcohol)

I love my soft drinks and energy drinks. Is it possible to lose weight while still having drinks? I can cut to the sugar free range but I must have drinks. Of course I still do drink Water but I can't do without my drinks. I asked the doctor and he says diet soda is ok but just gotta watch out as it's still calories. Can't be too much calories though right?

I'm in the same boat as you. I thought the lap band would b a great tool for myself because I'm not the gal whose addicted to sweets n such. My doctor and everything I have read says absolutely no carbonation including no diet soda, no carbonated Water, no beer, no champagne, no nothing with any carbonation. I believe some of those energy drinks have carbonation also so they would also b no no's. I gave up soda a couple of years ago n am 6 days post-op n have now gave up carbonation. There are lots of great tasting drinks that are sugar free. Some of my favorites are sugar free punch or sugar free tea with lemon n splenda. Hope this helps.