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Hi, I am new to the site (obviously), I will be banded in Texas by Dr. Rincon on October 14, 2008, I am very nervous and excited at the same time. One of my biggest concerns is, I just don't see how I can stop eating, i mean i am a food-aholic and how do you just not want to eat a whole pizza anymore??? I also wonder how you go 2 weeks with just liquids, again I'm a fodd-aholic and you only want me to drink for 14 days, that scares me! I love this site and so glad I found it. Thanks Leann

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Good Morning! I had the same thoughts and concerns as you did! I am being banded in Boston on August 11th. When it got closer I got more determined. The worst was the first 3 days of the pre-op diet. I am fine now and I am down 6 lbs from last monday. I had 3 Meal Replacements and one low-cal, low-carb, high Protein meal. You kind of just go into a mind set that now is the time and there is no turning back. Trust me I was devasted that I couldn't have no more red robin, macaroni grill or anything high in fat.

Trust me this is a change for life and you can do it!

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Hi, thanks for the quick response!!!! I also mean, how do you not eat after the surgery, like won't I still want to go out and eat at a buffet, or will that all change for me, cause I won't beable to , meaning the band will not allow me to do it!! I was told by others to listen to your band and you will automatically know when your full!!!

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