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I've been banded 1 month....and other than not drinking while eating...this is absolutely the HARDEST thing for me to get my thick head around....I have 'shoveled' all my life and I know the advice to slow down and let your brain catch up and chew well is sage advice....but this lesson is truly tough for me....AND I pay the price for it when I DO NOT go slow ....can you spell puke/hiccup?? signed The Shoveler

Life can be a roller coaster of decisions and Only You know your mind. Ask yourself if what you are doing is Working for You? Ask yourself Why you wanted to pursue this in the first place. Doubt and second guessing yourself can be the products of worry and other people's influence. I wish you Peace and Health whatever you choose.

I cannot even believe I'm finally here. Working the 2wk pre op diet and awaiting surgery 1wk from yesterday. This journey has been long and painful. I know this band is only a tool- but I am ready for THIS tool to help curb my voracious appetite. I pray for strength and courage to get up and move after surgery.......

I cannot even believe I'm finally here. Working the 2wk pre op diet and awaiting surgery 1wk from yesterday. This journey has been long and painful. I know this band is only a tool- but I am ready for THIS tool to help curb my voracious appetite. I pray for strength and courage to get up and move after surgery.......

I am on day 10 of a 14 day liquid diet. I get to eat 1 small calorie (300) meal/day plus 3 protein shakes/day. Yes it is hard. But I know the importance of taking care of the Liver.... I say try as many shakes as you possibly can to find one you like. There are TONS of them out there and they are all not the same. BariatricEating.com Netrition.com Unjury.com all have great sample packs to try. I think it's worth the investment to find something you can do, because post op...that's all you get for Phase 1 until Mush is added. or that's my Dr.'s plan. Good Luck!! I hear your pain.

OMG thank you for the honest question and answers...I am scheduled for surgery June 30th (1wk away) and sticking to 3 protein shakes + 1 low cal meal/day for 2wks pre is INDEED challenging. Mostly head hunger. But come on...this is a fat chick who is addicted to carbs!!! but i'm workin it girls i'm workin it.:thumbup:

wow...is it ever true...... 'The teacher shows up when the Student is Ready" Thank you very much...I don't post much...but am having surgery 1 wk from today.... The info you present is serious food for the head and heart to take in.

Hey Chris, Don't know if this will help you get through the 'craving/jonesing place you are in.... How about this ....It's NOT like you don't know what pizza and cheeseburgers taste like.... And... say out loud...I want to FEEL Thin MORE than I want to Taste ______ I really know how you feel...it sucks...just MOVE and do something to get your head off the food focus... What is it you are really feeding....head hunger or body hunger...???

Hi Girls, I live in Hollis Maine. I am still waiting on my appt at Dr Cobean's office. I am relying on this site for lots of good info. Everyone is sooo Encouraging!