I was banned July 20th, and have lost 39 pounds since July 6th (including my pre-op diet). Lots of chicken protien shakes......DRINK DRINK DRINK. I dont restrict myself from anything if I want something I have it just in moderation. Pumkin iced coffee from dunkin donuts, YES PLEASE, but I add skim milk and thats it ( 1 spenda if i need something sweet)....Little changes I have been finding make a huge difference.