going out

Hi guys, today I started my liquid pre-op diet. Surgery date is april 17th,,, 1st day been tough but almost over! only another 12 to go!
how much liquids can your pouch hold at the start?
my concern is going out on dates without anyone knowing iv had surgery, drinking soft drinks :-)

With the VGB, can you drink soda?  I am not a big soda person, but my favorite beverage is club soda with lime!  I am sad about not being able to have that anymore... but when I go out, I will be the H2O girl!

Karen,
I don't know about VSG but RNY's have about a 2 ounce pouch which is about the size of an egg. There is a Surgery Board for each of the types of surgery. I am sure the VSG board will be able to answer you question.

Soft Drinks that are carbonated or contain sugar are a no-no forever for RNY. You can drin**** tea and sip on it or for that matter what ever your surgery allows. Also you can call your nutritionist and ask him/her how to manage going out.

You can find the surgery board by clicking on Forums, click on Surgical Forums and pick your surgery type.

DW

Oh scary stuff... I didnt realise it would be forever with the carbonated drinks..... im meantally ready for this and truely cant wait, but being single its a concern about socialising afterwards withought anyone knowing?
And its so typical, iv been asked out on a date! iv put him off for a few weeks saying im going into hospital for a minor op!!!! any single girls keep me right on this please x

Hello Karen,
I was having the same concerns about dates and social outtings.    I think that is why I am so concerned about scarring.   I am getting the band on April 21st.