Hello!! Well maybe something that might help you out is to take the word "never" out of your vocabulary...maybe you wont eat it today or tomorrow but you will eat it one day..you wont eat the whole loaf, but maybe a slice, a 1/2 a slice or even a bite and feel completely satisfied! That is what I have learned and practice..moderation! I personally do not eat ice cream and bread but other than that I eat everything else but in very, very small quantities!! I have lose 130 lbs in 11 months in have been in maintenance for the last 2 months!! You can do it too!! Stay positive and focus on the bigger picture!! I wish you the very best!! Take care!

Thanks so much for your support!! I'm confused though, my doctor and the nutritionist said you cannot eat bread at all because it clumps together?? Am I missing something?

<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">I want to agree with finallyncontrol about the words never. A lot of times your doctor and nutritionist gives you the experiences of other patients. Always remember, everyone's band does not work the same. What some people can eat with no problem it's very difficult for me. I can eat bread but very little and on rare occasions. At different times of the day my band will react differently. Normally my band is a little tighter earlier in the mornings and later at night. Therefore, I don't eat foods at those times that I have had bad experiences with. On the other hand, a couple of weeks after a fill my entire diet may change because I have more restriction than before. That's why you will have to learn to listen to your band and figure out how it works best for you. I always have people coming to me asking what I can eat. I tell them anything I want to eat but in smaller portions. That is one of the major adjustments with having the band is portion control. You have a lot to learn but it will all come in time. Just take this road one day at a time and follow the rules of your band until you learn what works for you. I do wish you the best of luck.</SPAN></P>

Hi Mrs.M!

How are things going now? I got your message, and it is neat we're going on the same day. I'm a bit new on this site, so forgive me. I was told to do a 5 day liquid diet. But I may try to start tomorrow or Friday. Did your hunger go away yet?

Shonette, thank you so much for the information. I guess I will learn along the way through trial and error. I appreciate the advice from someone who has the band. It looks like you have done great!!

Bunnkykins, while I can't really say my hunger has gone away, it is nowhere near as bad as it was the first two days. The shakes are actually pretty satisfying. I was told two weeks for the pre-op diet, so you're lucky to only have five days! Starting to get a little nervous, in a good and bad way, now that it's getting closer. I know it's the right decision, it's just the fear of the unknown . . . We'll get through this though, and hopefully look back and laugh!!