Hi, Mike. I am scheduled to be banded on 5/20 in Charlotte, NC. The liquid diet is rough, but i know it will be worth it. In the meantime, I have been survivng on shakes w/ a little frozen fruit (no sugar added, of course) and about a teaspoon of wheat germ blended in. It's a little more filling. Also, sugar-free Jello, sugar-free popscicles, and Soup work well. Good luck on your journey! Keep me posted and I'll do the same for you.