Amy pre-op diet does suck and evenings are always the worst even after banding. I am one of those banded persons who always saved some sort of a very small snack for after dinner. Not sure if it was a physical need or just a mental need but it worked for me. May have been something as simple as a SF Popsicle or SF pudding but it worked to calm my need for eating. As for fruit after surgery, yes you should be able to eat after surgery, I struggled my first year with fruit, it was one of those foods I never seemed to have room for in my pouch and I worried about not eating a balanced diet. Since that time I have learned to eat apples, but now I have to peel them, I can eat some of a banana, I love the "Cuties"(perfect size for us) but you have to be careful with fruits with membranes they are the hardest to macerate and membrane can get stuck.(Berries, like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries work well with the band for most) Of course there is always the purred fruits but chewing is much more satisfying. You will just have to experiment once banded and once allowed regular diet again. They say shrimp and nuts are hard for banded persons but I had not problem with them but chicken and eggs were difficult. Sounds like you are doing very well with your pre-op and learning to discipline your self, this will help you through your pre fill days after surgery. Good luck next week, hope all goes well and please let us know how we can support you through your journey.

You seem to be doing great. Cucumber skin you can't have. I have them with my salad all the time. For your shakes do you add ice. I put a lot in the blender and it becomes like a McDonald's thick shake and I find that fills me more.

​The dreaded scale, I am on it so much I can't believe it still works. My son told me to throw it out, I can't it's my friend through good numbers and awful ones.

Enjoy your day.

Thank you both for your advice & encouragement!

I haven't used ice (or an actual blender) for my shakes yet. I was just using my blender cup (has a little metal spiral to break up the protein powder, but non-electric). I may have to try that, it sounds pretty good.