Thanks for posting this!!! I have been waiting on getting my cardiac clearance and blood work for about 2 wks. All I could think about was which foods I wouldnt be able to eat anymore due to possibly getting stuck. So yes, I started eating and mourning. In that 2 week period I was supposed to be starting my preop diet before seeing the surgeon to schedule the appt. The nurse called me yesterday and made my appt for monday so I can have my surgery in December. UH OH I have gained 4 pounds!!! So today I start my preop diet and hopefully I can lose those 4 pounds by monday. I am so glad I am not the only one who has done that!