I too am on an Atkins type of pre-op diet (40 carbs or less). I experimented last night with some mini pumpkin cheesecakes so that I could have something like that on Thanksgiving. I joked and said, well, I can have turkey, with a side of turkey and turkey for desert. I will be banded Dec. 8th and I am quite excited. My husband gets tickled at my enthusiasm. Oh, and he liked my mini cheesecakes. I will have to post the recipe in the low carb section.