Yeah...5 weeks and 2 days until I am banded and I am seriously losing it! This month is dragging by and I'm so ready to get on the 'bandwagon!' I've been feeling desperate the last couple of months as is! I'm kinda embarrassed to talk about this but my hunger is just out of control, I've been eating so healthy but it's just not enough and I still eat way too much. I literally cannot get into any of my clothes anymore I'm gaining weight so rapidly! I don't want to go buy new clothes knowing I'm *hopefully* going to lose the weight soon but I'm having to wear a body shaper just to squeeze into my clothes..and this thing is not comfortable! I wear scrubs to work and my pants have gotten so tight I had to break down and order some more, 1 size up. They're too big! I feel stuck and gross! Idk how to get through this month and and then some....

My pre-op diet was 2 weeks of Atkins diet. Maybe you could do Atkins for these few weeks. I know when I did it in past years I dropped a lot of weight. The problem was keeping it off, but you will be banded by that time. Just an idea..

That might be a good idea...I've been trying to do Slim Fast but it just doesn't cut it..

I feel your pain. All my clothes are so tight, and I find I am gaining more weight while I wait my 5 weeks as well. I am feel like subconciously I am telling myself, "Eat it now, because soon you shouldn't." or "If I loose the weight now, then what will I loose when I have the band?" Crazy I know, but that has been my thinking. I have been refusing to buy clothes lately too. I have been wearing the same two pairs of pants and shirts to work, and I can't wait for my two week diet. I am one of those people that need to be told what to do and when to do it. So when Jan 30 hits, I will be good. But until then, I am with you! It sucks!

Soooo glad you posted!!!! I will have a surgery date next week and my eating is out if control!!! I had to buy a new winter coat , new work pants and worst of all.... New underwear!!!!!! I kept wondering why I was so uncomfortable and realized that my underwear was too tight! I just ordered enough to get me through a few weeks.

My plan is to start protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and then a sensible dinner emphasizing fresh fruits and veggies. Can't wait to be banded!!!!

Personally I can eat everything I did before surgery I just choose not to! I don't know about your doctor but I had to loose a certain amount of weight or he would'nt do the surgery. Not to be mean spirited but the band is only a part of the process. At least 50% is mental!!!!! Does your doctor require therapy sessions on mindful eating? If not find a therapist and go. I found these session to be very helpful. Helped me understand why I overate; and why I was drawn to certain foods. I used to have 3-4 difffernt bags of low fat chips, rice cakes, etc in my house. Low fat does not mean calorie free. You know Pirates Booty, low fat puffed corn, snack. The bag has 5 servings I would easily eat most of the bag before I would stop and then eat dinner.