Did your WLS impact the diet of your family?

I have 2 daughters, 11 & 12. My 11 year old could lose 10 pounds (5 feet tall), and my 12 year old could lose about 20 (she's 5'8"). My concern is not how much they weigh now, but if they continue to gain. Therefore, I have decided that I will never allow them to diet. However, since I am having WLS next week, I have told them that I will no longer buy soda, cookies, cakes and candies, and they will be drinking water, milk and juice, and that they better get used to eating fruit, yogurt, etc. I am not putting a total ban on treats, I'm just not bringing them into my house. After the divorce, I began a that control eating thing: See, I can eat anything I want and you can't stop me! And I unfortunately created some bad habits in my kids. I am assuming that many of us have large children and I was wondering if since your WLS, if your children have become thinner due to your changing diet and activity level.

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