I started my pre-op diet today after two days of last-mealitis and binging. I tried to fit in all of my favorite foods just in case I never get to eat them again. Let's see... I went to two fast food places, Taco Cabana and Jack in the Box. I don't know why I chose Jack in the Box. I never eat there! But I loaded up on tacos, chicken sandwiches, flauta, fajita taco, cake, eggrolls and more. Then last night, I hit the bakery at Market Street for a lemon torte and a fruit tart. I bought an eclair and a napolean but never got around to eating them. I also bought a shitload of diet food, fearing that I would be deprived if I didn't have everything I could possibly want at my fingertips.

Today I am have a protein shake for breakfast. The new diet is low-fat, low-carb, and vegetarian. So basically, I can eat protein supplements, veggies, and fruit with an occassional cracker. YUUUUUUMMMMY! [she says with intense sarcasm]

I think my biggest problem right now is the overwhelming fear that this, like many other things I have tried to lose weight, will not work. My brain is scrambling with the question, "What if I change my body and put myself through all of this and remain fat?" It happens. And it would be just my luck that it would happen to me.

That is very negative thinking but I am afraid, nonetheless. I am also cranky and stressed out about losing my food "friends". I know that in a couple of months, I can still enjoy them, just in smaller portions but I am not sure I trust myself to have a bite or two of something I love (like a bagel) or that my body won't reject something that I love (like a bagel).

Speaking of Bagels, I went to Einstein Brothers Bagels twice this week and loaded up on lox, asiago bagels, pumpkin bagel and bagel dogs.

Now, back to the protein shake. I am using Herbalife Formula 1 shakes. They are really good and as much as I hate to admit it, really satisfy my hunger. They are not too sweet and you can use the powder in other recipes. I get mine from Ajay's Fitness (home of the 4-minute workout...no kidding. It's amazing). Nutrition products are available for shipping anywhere.

I am also logging my food intake at Myfitnesspal.com. It's free and has a good library of foods to add to your food journal.

I love Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, Einstein Bros & Market Street! :biggrin:

I have some of those same thoughts. I fluctuate between thinking that I have tried everything and failed, so this is going to fail too...to finally, this is going to work! I would say that I am more positive than negative, but I have my moments of being scared that it isn't going to work.

I finally just decided that the worse thing that can happen (for the most part) is that I find out it isn't for me. However, odds are it is going to give me what I need to get where I want to be.

I am willing to put in the effort. The problem is that I put in the effort now and I only mainain or lose then gain back. But with the Band, I can put that effort toward LOSS!

Good luck to you and I'm eager to see how things go for you!

Its already time for Protein Shakes? okay if we must! :-) Im proud of you. I know you had last mealitis but you still left a few things uneaten.

I know the next two weeks on going to be tough but you can do it. Take it in short spurts if you have to, but you can make it happen.

I will be here to support you all the way!

OMG thanks you guys!

Good to know about the Herbalife Formula 1. Did you try Nature's Best Isopure zero carb? My hubby and I wandered into a GNC last night to check prices so we could compare to an online place and got some individual serving bottles of four different flavors. Not so bad going down - but the after taste made me screech. I think I could do the unflavored mixed into things...but not sure, either. Will try Herbalife and see where that goes...

More importantly, though - YOU CAN DO THIS! Every time you crave something - ask if the taste of the food is more important than your health. As you know you will have to adjust after the band - but you will probably also still get a bite or two of that something you want, too. This isn't about deprivation, it's about portion control. You WILL still be able to eat - but from what I can tell thus far - your attitude about eating will change and you will become a new you. I'm preaching, so I'm sorry for that - but I just want to make sure you are getting the message. You can do this. You control the food, not vice versa.

And thanks for the informative post, too!

I have not tried the Isopure but if it's that yucky, I don't want to! I am curious about the protein shots. Anyone tried those?