i was banded on nov 22 and the diet does not get any easier. when i came home all i could have was water and jello, now its soup, protein drinks, and oatmeal all sugar free. the diet is really hard, i stuck to the pre op diet as best as i could no junk or fast food, all healthy, my doctor said it was ok, they want you to do the diet before because cleans out your liver,good luck because this is a journey of a life time!