The Pain of being a Vegetarian

:hungry: I really wish I could eat meat, I really do. I'm so scared of it. It repulses me. Sometimes it smells good, but I just can't. I feel if I did eat it then it would kick start my metabolism and I would eat so many less carbs. I am still on pre-op diet but I'm reflecting on what got me here. I am really looking forward to the band and not being able to eat bread and pasta anymore, due to what I here about the dreaded PB's. I think that alone would keep me from doing it, but who knows what the dreadful mind will do? Well, 4 days to LB surgery...I wish I would wake up and tomorrow would be the day...

Trust me - you don't have to like meat --- I was 'born' to be a vegetarian - I never liked meat as a child - always had a hard time eating it - the 'only' meat I eat now is turkey and chicken. The one concern I see you might have is making sure you get protein into your body with the band - you are absolutely right about that - carbs gone is a good thing! I am not banded, as I've said before, but I read 'everything' in LBT --- if you haven't already you will want to consult with a dietician about healthy vegetarian choices when you can eat regular food after a few weeks. Best wishes - I'm so excited for you - 4 days wow!

4 DAYS!!!! WOOO HOOOO....and so proud you quit smoking....LOL if only I could!!!! Good luck woman!!!