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I have scheduled lapband surgery for December 17. I'm concerned because I just read something to the effect that individuals with a sweet tooth are not likely to be as successful as others using the lapband approach. Would really appreciate hearing others' points of view on this. Am I making a mistake - I do love carbohydrates and sweets - is this likely to sabotage my success?

Thanks - M in AZ:help:

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Its all in your head. before being banded, I used to love eating Italian food like fetticine and Sphaghetti (no clue if spelled right!) and all kinds of carbs, plus soda, o man I could drink like my weight in dr pepper.

Post band: I cant handle Pasta of any kind. None. And I seriously thought that it would make me depressed and I would miss it, and sometimes, if some ones eating a mound of Pasta infront of me, I do miss it. But most of the time, Im thankful that I no longer have that addiction hanging over my head. I dont drink soda anymore, and the sweet tooth cravings are easily satisfied. If I am dying for something sweet, I make cupcakes. If they are chocolate, I add i can of diet coke and the dry batter, mix and cook, cuts down ALOT of the cravings, if vanilla then diet sprite and strawberry diet big red etc. theres also low cal choc and sugar free candy. But honestly the first months are hardest, but then you'll soon find that food no longer has the same control over you it once did

Also it can only ruin you if you let it. You can monitor how much you eat and make sure to balance it out with healhy things. Ive also taken to chewing gum and lolipops, they take longer to eat :eek: seriously though, a sweet tooth probally wont hold you back too much. any weight loss is better than none, and even if you are slower than some at losing, the point is you will lose! You have to learn that some foods aren't worth being fat over. Take it from me, you will get over the constant cravings and obession, and if you do slip up, the band will be there to help you recover

good luck!

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