Top Foods that you struggled w/ giving up or were surprised you had to give up???

Brok didn't say YOU have problems with constipation, he said if he eats like an RNYer (low fat) then HE gets constipated.  If DSers eat low fat like many RNYers do, then the majority of us get constipated.  WE NEED A HIGHT FAT DIET!  Why is that so hard for you to understand?

And he said that you were lying by saying that *I* was lying about the DS diet.

You might want to take your own advice.  You were the one coming out swinging first, stating that DSers spread misinformation, etc.

Thanks guys for all of your advice and suggestions.  I really appreciate it!!!

Not that I am trying to outweigh one thing over another.  (pardon the pun) I just wanted to be prepared and not so surprised when I am educated @ what I will be leaving behind for my new life. 

I am a HUGE diet soda ADDICT!!!  To be honest, that's ALL I EVER drink.  I know how bad it is for you, but I just can't seem to stop.  I have absolutely NO problem drinking my water.  I know some people say it seems so difficult to drink water or they may have to flavor it or use different products to make their water taste better.  I have NO excuse...drinking water doesn't bother me @ all, I just prefer to drink diet sodas...  That's the one thing I wonder if I will be able to live without.

I have already quit smoking and am doing VERY well, I am just a little frightened by so many drastic changes all at once.

Sorry, didn't mean to babble.  Thanks for all of your postings!  I really DO appreciate it!
pammie

STEAK!! I could not eat steak or beef for about a year.. my pouch just didnt like it... that was hard... a couple times I pulled a no no and sucked non a piece to get the taste...You shouldnt suck on food and spit it out because it still makes your tummy think it is going to get it...

I am 4 years out and only eat bead or buns once in a great while... why waste the room? I take the top bun off a fish sandwich and eat the fish off the bottom bun.. then throw it away.

What makes me dump or puke... I dont miss... like excessive sweets because once you actually dump you really do loose the appitite for what caused it cuz you dont want to repeat it...

After 4 years out I am drinking pepsi but it takes a full 8 our shift to get most of it down and it usually gets flat sitting around waiting for me to take a sip...

Have fun, Go into this full steam remembering everything you give up is probably a pound you loose and dont want back anyway...

Linda Kay

The hardest was Coffee and diet Pepsi for the 1st year and then through the pregnancy... so none the 1st year and 9 months.... But now 2-1/2 years post-op I live on coffe and drink way too much... I have 2 huge cups in the AM  and have started the bad habit of having a huge cup around supper time... I guess it's to keep me going...
I also occasionally have the diet soft drink but I don't crave it as much and slowly sip it when it's "gassy" or wait for it to go flat. And only started this about 1 year post-op.
But I always make sure to drink a lot of water as caffeine dehydrates.

Good luck!!!!

Coffee does not dehydrate.www.positivelycoffee.org/topic_hydration_overview.aspx - 34k New rules. and Lyndia knows what she is talking about. Have to check out the DS forum here on OH. Oh, she forgot to tell you all to check into DS by going to:  dsfacts.com     and    duodenalswitch.com  One has never lived till they had a DS.  And Lyndia you are looking swell girl. And your response was grand.

I think the link for the coffee/hydration subject might be wrong, but just go to webmd.com and type in coffee and hydration and you should get to it.

Hi Karen,

How did I miss that you have a date?!  CONGRATS!!  I know you have waited a long time for this, and I'm so happy for you!  You'll be on the Dark Side before you know it!  YAY!!

Lyndia

Thanx Lyndia. You are looking grand.

I just had to respond to you. I to am having a very hard time staying away from the coffee.  The new McDonalds Latte (SF Vanilla) I have at least 1-2 a day and have coffee most evenings to.  Wonder why we are so addicted to the coffee?

Hi,  I've never had the McDonalds Latte... ummm...  now i'm curious and want to try one!
What I really love is a good strong espresso, cappuccino or latte made by an italian coffe shop, where they grind the beans right in front of you for each cup made fresh....  yummmo!

But to answer your question, I'm not sure why but i've noticed a lot of posts on this subject and I think we just transfer an addiction to coffee.

Take care

Hi....I am 7 years post-op and have had incredible weight loss....I also had the DS and it has been truely a wonderful experience.  I lost 225 pounds in 1 1/2 years and have maintained it for the past 5 1/2 years with NO regain...not even one pound.  I do eat what I want with the exception of carbs...not that I couldnt but like others it makes me gassy and icky feeling.  Not every procedure is for everyone...however those of us who know right out of the ballpark that we could not give up so many things this procedure has been fabulous.  Most definately worth looking into ALL procedures.  I definately congratulate each and every one who has success from all of the procedures but also ask new people as well as revisions to most definately look into all options and to carefully choose the one that is right for you...if the option is there for you to do the right procedure the first time out and have success why put yourself at risk of having a second procedure...make sure and educate yourselves on all of your options...afterall it is your health.