Well after dealing with all pre op appointments, getting my surgery date, and paying for the surgery I am now stuck with starting my pre op diet....I am being banded 11/20 which is only one week from tomorrow...I ahve to lose 5 pounds and everytime I try to start a diet I fail....I dont know why I cant be excited for the surgery and let that be my motivation....I almost feel like someone is taking all of my food away forever...Its ridiculous...I have no will power and I am very emotional....So, I have already cheated today so today will officially be my last day to eat so to speak....I am throwing in the towel and pressuring myself to stick with it starting tomorrow...I doubt I will lose 5 pounds pre op but at least a few would be nice.....

Hey what you are going through is very normal. Take it one meal at a time. Cheating is relative, fish, salad, something small. Start meditating and focus on your goal. Cheat with a small bite and then say good bye fat. Start making the little changes now. Keep sugar free pudding or jello in the fridge. You will find it is better then you think. It will be so worth it.