Today is a little better, but I am soooo hungry!

My Pre-Op diet pt.2, was on Sat. I was allowed Breakfast (I had Special K and juice), then at noon till 2:00 a.m. on Monday only liquids (protein shakes and anything I can "drink") then clear from 2:30 a.m. on.

This morning I had a Protein shake I had a receipe for (soy milk, tofu, banana, blueberries and acai juice all blended), I had an Adkins shake later and now I am having cream of celery Soup that I heated. I am drinking Water like crazy!!!!!!!

This is tough because my head is going a little nuts! I will perservere! Good luck to everyone out there and Thanks to Will for his inspirational words.

I was banded April 7 and I was pretty worried if I was making the right decision. I had every emotion in the book the few days before surgery. I was not worried about the surgery itself, but about the loss of my ability to eat and sooth myself.

Well I am 50 pounds lighter now and feeling good. I do sometimes miss my "old friend", but mostly I focus on how far I have come.

I will not say the journey has been easy, but with a commitment, it works. The band has really changed my appetite and my obsession with food. No it is not 100% but it is enough to keep me chosing the right foods and not feeling too sorry for myself having to give up my "old friend".

I have gone from size 2x to 16 and am off my diabetes meds and cut my blood pressure meds. My knees no longer ache all the time. I am not embarassed to be seen in public.

For my birthday, I am joining a gym and have talked my husband into joining too.

Good luck on your surgery and congratualtions for taking a really positive step in yor life!