I'm down to 2 weeks before my surgery, and I don't have a very strict pre-op diet. Although I've been preparing myself for what to expect afterwards. So I'm trying my hardest to be strict on what I eat etc... I've already lost 12.5lbs myself.

But I'm craving everything! And I want to eat everything thats not allowed after being banded!

Last night we had our last family take out night, Thai (which isnt that bad) but I felt so guilty after eating it, I cried.

And to makes things worse, the Canadian Thanksgiving is right before I go in... so I feel like its my 'last supper'

Did anyone else feel this way as their surgery date approaches and how did you cope?

Please help!

I'm three weeks out and I haven't felt that way, yet.. The only thing I'm sad about is surgery 10/15 and 40th wedding anniversary is 11/10, mmmmmmushiesmmm

Its hard on us Fatties we grieve food like we have lost our best friend because for many folks thats exactly what it is... So we think we are giving up the world when we have to diet.

After being banded you can eat anything just about ,,,, you just don't want too ..it's just food and a little bite will do you... Your life will stop revolving around food and you will not have that love/hate relationship I love that food but I hate myself because I ate it feeling . Now thats something to be Thankful For .... So this year is just the begining of a new life with food . Remember no fat livers is 30 mins of food worth them saying sorry we couldn't do the surgery .

I'm down to 2 weeks before my surgery' date=' and I don't have a very strict pre-op diet. Although I've been preparing myself for what to expect afterwards. So I'm trying my hardest to be strict on what I eat etc... I've already lost 12.5lbs myself.

But I'm craving everything! And I want to eat everything thats not allowed after being banded!

Last night we had our last family take out night, Thai (which isnt that bad) but I felt so guilty after eating it, I cried.

And to makes things worse, the Canadian Thanksgiving is right before I go in... so I feel like its my 'last supper'

Did anyone else feel this way as their surgery date approaches and how did you cope?

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I have my surgery on the 27th and my pre op diet is VERY strict. Liquids only, protein shakes, clear broth, Popsicles. I've got 5 more days!

It does get easier, I promise. I was on a liquid diet 2 weeks prior and by the 2nd week, I was fine, no cravings. I did cheat once and that was just for lack of planning on my part. I am having a harder time post op with the protein that I am back to drinking some of my leftover shakes and call me crazy, even ordered a box of them from my surgeon to have on hand for emergencies and travel once I am on food again. I am 4 days post op and have struggled with all the protein enhanced foods, I can't stomach them, so today, I had 1/2 an optifree shake and I smiled the whole time, I was soooo happy.

Forget about canadian thanksgiving, focus on celebrating US thanksgiving!!!

I have my surgery on the 27th and my pre op diet is VERY strict. Liquids only' date=' protein shakes, clear broth, Popsicles. I've got 5 more days![/quote']

Exact same thing here!! Date and the diet!

It does get easier' date=' I promise. I was on a liquid diet 2 weeks prior and by the 2nd week, I was fine, no cravings. I did cheat once and that was just for lack of planning on my part. I am having a harder time post op with the protein that I am back to drinking some of my leftover shakes and call me crazy, even ordered a box of them from my surgeon to have on hand for emergencies and travel once I am on food again. I am 4 days post op and have struggled with all the protein enhanced foods, I can't stomach them, so today, I had 1/2 an optifree shake and I smiled the whole time, I was soooo happy.

Forget about canadian thanksgiving, focus on celebrating US thanksgiving!!![/quote']

Did you enjoy the Optifast shakes? Is that the only one you tried?

Did you enjoy the Optifast shakes? Is that the only one you tried?

I wasn't given a choice, Optifast was what the surgeon told me I had to do. Lots of ice, well blended and drank thru a straw and they really weren't that bad. I added some instant coffee to the vanilla one for taste and by week 2, drinking them and 1 serving of fruits and 1 serving of veggies and I was good. Doesn't mean I wouldn't have eaten a steak if it was in front of me......but I was good.

I know exactly how you feel!

I start my pre op diet on October 5th (the weekend of our Thanksgiving) and I will spending the weekend in Niagara Falls with my sister at an amazing bed and breakfast. My breakfast will be Slimtime not eggs benedict...lol

Lately I have found myself eating anything and everything I can get my hands on. Eating seconds and thirds. I have never been like this before. I dont ever feel full. My mind must think I will not be eating anything after the surgery.

I have got to stop this way of eating so I can get on track for my surgery and for what is to come after.

I'm three weeks out and I haven't felt that way' date=' yet.. The only thing I'm sad about is surgery 10/15 and 40th wedding anniversary is 11/10, mmmmmmushiesmmm[/quote']

Celebrate with some good loving!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

I have my surgery on the 27th and my pre op diet is VERY strict. Liquids only, protein shakes, clear broth, Popsicles. I've got 5 more days!

ME TOO! Same pre-op diet 2 days to go!!!!