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Originally Posted by contemplating1
Can anyone answer some questions? Is it true you cannot drink caffeine drinks like coffee, tea? Do all surgeons want you on a liquid diet before the surgery? And for how long prior? Was anyone tried to steer away from lapband towards gastric by pass instead by the surgeon?
I am attending a seminar soon about the options and I'm a little nervous about the prospect of never again being able to eat the same way. Has that been a problem for anyone?
I appreciate any answers.
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From my research, which is a few years old now, I didn't read anything you "couldn't have". In fact, the reason I decided against it was that you CAN have anything, just smaller food portions. I was afraid that because things like milkshakes, chocolate, etc can be consumed in quantities unlimited....yikes!! The band only restricts solids. The good thing though, is that it can be adjusted or removed.....and does not rearrange your insides. I was given the option....my surgeon didn't sway me either way. I researched and chose the RNY. Good luck on your journey and find out all you can, and spend time thinking through your own issues and the 2 surgeries. Only you can decide what's best for you after all the info given.