So scared that I'm going to fail. Sx is Tuesday, 7/10, and just going through the doubt phase. I'll be honest, I did cheat today, I ate 1 oz of lean turkey. For the last 8 days it's been nothing but protein shakes and clear liquids. And tomorrow I start 48 hrs of clear liquids only. I'm ready for solid food - cream of wheat, soup, something anything. I've lost 10 lbs, but am afraid of failure.

You will do just fine and having some lean turkey isn't the end of the world. Just think 48 hrs is nothing compared to 8 days. Good luck and keep us posted on how surgery went for you.

If you've made it this far and you've only had 1 oz of turkey, what's to worry about? Once you get the band and find restriction, it gets easier. Much easier. Don't fret the day to day meaningless daliances like eating a slice of turkey or gobbling down a small bag of chips. In the grand scheme they mean nothing and we've all done it. If you think you have to go in to this being a perfect dieter, get that notion out of your mind. It aint gonna happen.

You're human and you will do this. Or, you'll go back to being obese? Your choice? If you follow the plan, you won't be hungry, you won't have as many binging episodes and you will be thinner, healthier and drop dead gorgeous. Now who wouldn't want that?

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Everyone has those doubts. When it is all done and over, I knew there was no turning back, and I was determined to make EVERYTHING I went through leading up to surgery was worth it. Good Luck! You will do amazing!

Even veteran banders have days that we arent exactly proud of. Just except it and move on. If you just keep in mind that a slip up is not the end of the world it will be ok. We all had fear and doubt. Emotionally it will be the hardest after SX but each day you learn something new and each pound will strengthen your resolve to make good choices. Dont worry you will do great.

Don't let it get you down. No one is perfect. Everyone of us have made mistakes with our diets or we wouldn't be in this situation. Just do the best you can and you will be fine. The fact that you are worried about it shows you are trying to make a change and be proud of that. Hope everything goes well with your process from here on and keep us updated on your progress.