Surprisingly, I haven't really been that hungry since starting the high protein, low carb pre-op diet. Don't get me wrong, I would totally kill for a cheeseburger right now, but I'm not hungry. . .I just want a cheeseburger.

My emotions are running wild right now. I'm glad I had the weekend to get used to the diet. I have a short fuse, and I've randomly bust into tears a few times. I went to the Trader Joe's with my boyfriend b/c I wanted to pick up those papaya/pineapple tablets and see what soups they had. They had a few sample carts cooking and it smelled really good in there. I was only mildly disappointed that I couldn't try them. Then some lady next to me on the soup aisle was talking to her son about how good the sweet potato bisque was. (I can't have that one b/c it has like 28g of carbs per serving). I don't know what happened, but all of a sudden my eyes welled up and I almost burst into tears in the middle of the store. I told my boyfriend I had to leave, paid for my stuff, and bawled in the car for 15 minutes until he finished shopping. I've read a few other posts about mourning the loss of food and I think that is definitely a part of it, but I think one of the biggest reasons I'm so emotional is b/c I don't have anyone to talk to about everything I'm feeling regarding the band: the surgery, life afterwards, being embarrassed that I even need a band, etc. My boyfriend is the only person who knows I'm getting the surgery (for now). I love him for trying to stay interested in what I'm doing, but he's never weighed more than 150lbs and has no idea what I'm going through.

Anyway, I only have to make it through 4 more days. I'm really nervous about the actual surgery (I'm just a nervous person. I worry about everything!) so I'm just trying to keep it together and wrap up everything at work over the next 4 days. No work for two weeks! At least I have that to look forward to!

You can do it!! It's tough through the pre-op diet. Support is so important, so I am glad you have your boyfriend and this site. The surgery worried me to, but after it was done (three weeks ago).....it was like a light switched on for me and I felt better about all of it-I knew that I had done the best thing ever. (I thought that before the surgery, but definitely felt it after!!) I wish you the best of luck!!! keep us posted. message me anytime!!! Leslie

Hi you will be able to keep it together. I know you will. I was also a mess, Before my surgery just like you I would cry at food commercials on TV. Yes, I do miss the food and how it was comfort to me. I even miss the extra large portions of food I used to eat. But I have found other ways to comfort myself now. I blog a lot and it is fun. I have found many people who are like me and we share the same tool the LB. I was banded in June. I have used the tool well and it has worked for me. My husband, 2 adult children and sister are the only people that know. I have also chosen not to tell everyone it is my business. I was nervous before the surgery but after I found this calm about me. Maybe due to the fact I do not eat any crappy food or soda and my body is healthy now. I have this calm I never had before. It may happen to you too. I have also lost 60 pounds and never thought I would be able to do that. Blogging helps me keep my paws out of the cookie jar too. Best wishes and let me know if you need any help? imaluckydog Kathy

I too mourned food for awhile before surgery. Stick to your guns, it will be worth it after surgery. You will feel better if you strictly stick to the diet. My husband is a great guy but he usually isn't too interested in my diet plans. I'm not on here all the time but feel free to message me anytime. Good luck! Getting banded was the best decision I ever made for my health!