I have surgery scheduled for Wednesday and I'm getting cold feet. I've lost 11 pounds on the pre-op diet so far and am feeling like maybe if I can continue this I won't need to go thru it. I'm sure others have felt this way but wanted to post to get a reality check. I know the band is a tool to help lose and maintain, but I guess I'm just getting scared.

Once you go back to eating solids you'll gain it all back.

I think all of us go through that. But remember how other diets have failed because you got bored, it was too exspensive, it was tedious, you got tired of it or pick another reason. Or if you were successfull... It stopped dieting per se and gained it all back. That's the beauty of the band when Used properly. It makes our natural urge to eat without consideration obsolete.

I have surgery on December 4. I have been "watching" what I eat since I saw doctor for first consult on Nov 6. I feel the same way you do now, BUT I have done this 36 plus times in the past and every time I would gain all the weight back plus more. So frustrating!!

I hope after surgery the "need" to eat is diminished ALOT. It seems like all I do is think about food, while I am eating my lunch I am thinking what I am going to have for dinner.

I have surgery on December 4. I have been "watching" what I eat since I saw doctor for first consult on Nov 6. I feel the same way you do now, BUT I have done this 36 plus times in the past and every time I would gain all the weight back plus more. So frustrating!!

I hope after surgery the "need" to eat is diminished ALOT. It seems like all I do is think about food, while I am eating my lunch I am thinking what I am going to have for dinner.

That is the way I feel. I have lost and regained too many times. I hate always thinking of what my next meal will be. I want to just NOT think of food constantly! Part of me is afraid of failure but, I really feel like this is going to be it for me! This is my last chance. My surgery is Nov. 26th and I am ready.

Your doing the right thing and the previous post could not be more right about gaining when going back to solid foods. You can do it and you have managed the post op diet so far so keep positive and remember this will change your life xxxx can't wait to get banded myself

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling better by reading everyone's comments. Thanks everyone.

What does a pre op liquid diet look like? I am seeing my doc on the 29th and will get all this info, but am trying to prepare by having the right stuff in the house.

Protein shakes? Water? anything else? Can you have coffee?

Thanks all

The pre-op diet varies by doctor. Some require all liquids (protein shakes, clear broths, sugar free jello and Popsicles) and some require a combo of that and straight protein (meaning chicken/turkey/fish/egg whites and veggies). Most of the diets are very caloric restrictive. 500-1000 calories per day.

Hang in there RichGirl! We can do this! :-) I had to get a pep talk from my bf just this morning. I was freaking out bc i haven't lost weight the last couple days in pre-op. Hit a wall at 13 lbs. We just gotta stay focused!

I have surgery scheduled for Wednesday and I'm getting cold feet. I've lost 11 pounds on the pre-op diet so far and am feeling like maybe if I can continue this I won't need to go thru it. I'm sure others have felt this way but wanted to post to get a reality check. I know the band is a tool to help lose and maintain, but I guess I'm just getting scared.

congrats on your loss and the upcoming surgery

i got nervous too but because i did not know what to expect...i can read posts

all day and talk to people but until i had this surgery, i was like (lost)

dont get scared....think of where you will be this time next year

keep your pretty eyes on the prize

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I felt that way last month when I lost 20 pounds pre surgery on my own. Then Hurricane Sandy hit hit and the stress of worrying about everyone made me eat uncontrollably for over a week. I realized that I most definitely need some help. I am scheduled the day after you. I can't wait!!!

I'm having my surgery on Wednesday too! Stick with it.

I'm having my surgery on Wednesday too! Stick with it.

Good luck Lisa!

My surgery is Tuesday! I know without a doubt this is the right choice for me and hopefully for all of us. Good luck to everybody. Thanks for all the support