and haven't been able to stop eating since. The Dr. office called and told me the surgery date would be May 6th. I've done most of the tests and I saw a dietian for a year. I thought I pretty much had my mind set for this, so what's up with the eating. I think I'm afraid I'll never eat normal again. Which I realize is a good thing, but so much of life is centered around food. It's kind of scary. Can't wait to have it done, but nervous at the same time. Did you guys have all these feelings? Does it stop, does the eating stop? I eat every day like it's my last meal. I don't start the liquid diet till April 22nd. I'll be 10 pounds heavier by then.:frown:

I kinda had the same thought when I left the Dr's office with my surgery date. MAY 5th!! But here is my challenge. I have to lose 20 lbs by my surgery date or its a no go.

SO, the incentive is there for me. But I did it to myself. I needed a hard date to achieve my goal otherwise I would cheat. Not to mention the Dr telling me that if my liver doesnt shrink like its supposed too (with the 2 week pre op diet) and he goes in there and the liver is too big to work around, thats it. no surgery. Most insurances will only cover one bariatric procedure per life of the policy.

SO, if you cheat and your liver/body arent ready for surgery, and they go in and its not shrunk and too complicated, they pull out and your one chance to do this is over........

That itself was major incentive for me.

Perhaps your brain is thinking of this band as a diet where certain foods are "bad." This isn't the same so remind yourself that you WILL be able to eat.

There were several foods I wanted to have before I had my surgery, but I didn't "pig out" on them. Steak was the big one, since I read that many people have a difficult time with it after they get restriction. But I tried to think of it as something to savour- not to just shove down my throat (and I went to the best place in town, too). In fact, I practiced eating it slowly, and when I was satisfied- I brought the rest home and savoured it for several days!

So, my suggestion is to have some of your favorite things, but try to really savour every bite- slowly and only until satisfied (physically). No need to get stuffed here.

Thanks for the advice. I love steak too and have had it a couple times. I plan on it being my last full meal. I'm going to get back to eating real slow and maybe that will help.

Let me know how your surgery goes, since mine is the next day. Good Luck