I will start my pre-op liquid and Protein diet in the next few weeks! Ever since my pre-op testing and nutrition class last week, I've made it my mission to eat all the foods I won't be eating AL (after-lapband) haha. However, I've been reading up on lapband foods, working on the treadmill, and organized a new space downstairs, just for me. Complete with my own full size fridge, treadmill, and craft area. Great right? But sabotaging myself by eating crap & stuffing myself. This morning I told the hubs this ends today! I'm going to fill up that fridge this weekend with good, healthy foods and foods I'll need post LB. So my new healthy life gets on track now. My revelation was this!!! I've eaten all this crap before, hundreds of times!! It will never end if I don't stop it now. It would take 2 years to eat EVERYTHING, one last time!!!

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what an outstanding post. love reading positive posts an and people with great attitudes. All the best. you will be a success now and AL.

what an outstanding post. love reading positive posts an and people with great attitudes. All the best. you will be a success now and AL.

Thank you for your positive reply! I've been kind of moody lately! Your reply made me smile big and feel proud I'm starting this journey.

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No time like the present!!! Good for you.

Have you tried out some of the new foods you will be having? I bought Protein drinks and low sugar Protein Bars to try out beforehand so I knew which ones I liked, etc. for post surgery. I found that helpful.

going in i had the same mentality i wanted to eat everything i thought i would not eat again but im 7 months post surgery and lost 70lbs already and let me tell you ...YOU WILL EAT AGAIN lol i had a cupcake yesterday, i had nachos on the weekend yes most of the time i eat heathy and exercise every day but i still live life normally and there are gonna be days in life where you are just gonna have that cupcake lol good luck on your journey and best wishes

I too was doing the same thing...thinking you can eat what you want because you won't after....well im on my pre op diet and all i want to do is have some caffeine and real food... The protein shakes i was put on r hard to drink. so my advice for you is to fine a drink you like before it starts.

I agree with therealme, I am also 7 months in & 60 lbs down. I eat anything I want. The big difference is I don't want the junk. I want to not have to take meds for my blood pressure, I want to wear a bathing suit at the beach with a smile, I want to run and play with my daughter, I want so much that the junk foods stopped me from having.

That being said, I do have treats every once in a while. All in moderation.

going in i had the same mentality i wanted to eat everything i thought i would not eat again but im 7 months post surgery and lost 70lbs already and let me tell you ...YOU WILL EAT AGAIN lol i had a cupcake yesterday' date=' i had nachos on the weekend yes most of the time i eat heathy and exercise every day but i still live life normally and there are gonna be days in life where you are just gonna have that cupcake lol good luck on your journey and best wishes[/quote']

That's awesome!! You are an inspiration! I had thought about that today driving to pick up the kids at school. Holidays are just around the corner. I am going to find some healthier recipes for some of those holiday dishes. However, just having a small amount, in moderation, hopefully will be possible! Its judt on that one special day. I hope so anyway. But you can't completely stop living the life you've been, just make healthier choices. And if you cheat, get right back on track & remind yourself how beautiful and worthwhile you are. You look fantastic, by the way. Thanks for your inspiring comment!

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I agree with therealme' date=' I am also 7 months in & 60 lbs down. I eat anything I want. The big difference is I don't want the junk. I want to not have to take meds for my blood pressure, I want to wear a bathing suit at the beach with a smile, I want to run and play with my daughter, I want so much that the junk foods stopped me from having.

That being said, I do have treats every once in a while. All in moderation.[/quote']

I want all that stuff also. The other things in life thinner people take for granted! It's about having a happier, healthier you!!! And most of the time, I will most likely choose health over cupcakes! Well, I hope so anyway. Thanks for commenting. It's so nice to hear from people who've been through it!

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