HI,
Good Luck. It is truly a journey. I was banded on 12/9 and I only had real bad nausea because of the anesthia (reaction ti it). Go slow with everything and you should be fine. As far as motivation my young children motivate me to get this done to be able to go and play with them and not get tired. I am having a bit of nausea with the mashed potatoes so I may try to avoid this. But as long as I push the liquids (lemon crystal light has been my friend) I seem to be ok.
Good luck!!!!