Brina...i hear ya about having will power...i never thought i could smell all my favorite foods and NOT give in. Well wait..you are pre op right? ok i admit i did give in then but now that i'm post op..no way..mostly coz i'm afraid of it gettin stuck. I'm a big baby!

It's hard for me to still have to cook for my family and just sit at the table with a shake! BUT i know it'll all be soooo worth it in the long run.

keep in mind all [well most] of the discomfort you will go through is normal. i thought the gas would never go away but tadaaaa it does!! :thumbup:

I had my band 2 weeks ago yesterday, and so far, I can't complain about eating at all. I go out to eat anywhere I want and try to order high protein entrees and low carb veges. And I sit down to eat, and after eating way less than half of what is on my plate, I'm done, full, completely satisfied. The way I realize I have had enough is the last bite I take seems to give a choking or a lump type feeling after I swallow it. So I just know that I don't need to eat anymore. It is the best feeling in the world to sit down and not pig out and look like a pig. I was terribly skeptical that this wouldn't work for me either, but so far, thank GOD, and of course the lapband people, it seems as tho it just might be going to work. Yes, the liquids are ruff, but so worth it, the seem to help you prepare yourself for not eating so much after you're banded. I am excited for you, can't wait til you're banded, don't be scared, it was just a good experience for me. I just decided to take it all in. You will be in a situation where you are treated pretty good for a few days. My doctor and his whole staff as well as the hospital visit was just a positive experience. I had very little pain, good luck to you.

Thanks so much for the encouraging words, and I am happy to hear that you are well on your way to a newer & skinnier you! Positivity is all I kind say...There is no room for negativity or the Haters!

Briana, I am where you are!! I guess just knowing that if you can stick to this, that soon we can actually eat again :thumbup: I Just started the strict diet on Monday the 11th, My surgery is on Oct 25th. I started the diet early but still had dinner so it wasn't bad. making dinner is hard and there have been times I wanted to take a bite of something but I told my self NO!! so far I have lost 12 pounds and hoping to loose even more before surgery!

Good Luck!