Well I'm two days into the Pre-Op diet and I've done exactly what the Nutritionist and the "binder", have told me to. I'm nervous but incredibly excited. It's been a hard road these last 7yrs. Never imagined I'd ever hit 300lbs. I went from being a shapely 160ish, 5'7 lady to this. Clearly it didn't happen over night and my thyroid is fine. I literally just ate and ate until I hit rock bottom. I have an amazing Husband who is very supportive and who has never made me feel bad about my weight. I have a beautiful little girl who I adore immensely. I have been thinking about what has caused me to eat myself into oblivion and it's taken some soul searching. Probably a little bit of depression, stress, and boredom. I think boredom is the real culprit though. I've noticed these last few days especially since I've changed my eating behaviors that I turn to food when theres nothing else to do. I lost 1 pound so far so I'm feeling enthusiastic and hopeful. I've been researching the sleeve for months now and it really feels right for me.