I'm on my pre-op too. I get banded on the 15th, so we're neck and neck, lady! :-) It does stink. I'm allowed 2 shakes a day (morning and afternoon) and a frozen dinner (Lean Cuisine or WW) for dinner. I can have broth and sugar free jello. It hasn't been too bad so far, but I did finally cheat last night with some wine. Ooooops! Other than that I have NOT cheated at all! I'm certainly keeping busy though, so as not to even think about food! :-) Good luck.