NJLB

No your not crazy. I know exactly where your coming from. I loved diet pepsi. And I have free access to all the diet pepsi I want at work. The other day I accidently grabbed one and took it back to my work station out of habit. Luckly I remember I could have it before I drank it. As far as caffeine goes... Have you tried chi tea? It works for mornings. Just beware of the overly sugary mixes. Whenever I get a craving I just think about all the hard work I've been putting into protecting my band from slipping. That helps me stay away from my favorite carbonated drink. Goodluck.

Yes, it hurts so bad that you will not want to eat bread again and if you do, you will keep chewing it until its the consistency of baby food just to be sure. I learned my lesson the hard way and my GF was there to witness it, so she is so careful now eating bread. She said just seeing me go through it was enough for her to imagine the pain. Chew Chew Chew!

T&B

I'm new here... I just scheduled my surgery. My surgery date is December 4.

Me, Kristy

Hi Kristy. My GF and I are having it done on Dec 4th as well. See you there!

B&T