I am getting banded on Wednesday (9/11). I am absolutely thrilled. Beyond thrilled. But right now I feel like I am in mourning. It's like I am ending a relationship....an unhealthy relationship....with something I love. FOOD! My surgeon does not require a pre-op liquid diet, so I am eating like a freak. I can't get enough. I want to make sure I get every last bit of delicious goodness I can before things change for me. Don't misunderstand me, I am ready for this change. I am excited, motivated, and ready. But I have this constant feeling like I could cry! I'll miss you ice cream. Lasagna, it's been great. Sayonara Chinese food. Adios nachos. Pizza Hut, I think I'll miss you most of all. I'll see you a little bit here and there, but it won't be the same. It won't be like it once was, with us spending so much time alone together. But it's time for this change. So move on with your life, because I am moving on with mine.

The feeling of mourning is very common. The reality is you will be starting a new life and eventually those things you are morning will not be as important. Good luck and see you on he other side

wendy

I didn't go through that, you see I got my wake up call almost 3 years ago when I nearly died from my weight. A doctor with no bed side manor woke me up with his very blunt and to the point truth. Thus I never got the chance to morn or say good bye to all my food friends! Guess it was the best way for me, I;m not real good with good bye's! But I totally understand what you are saying. Good luck!!

U will feel sooo much better and develop such a healthier relationship with food that ur past habits will fade very fast. By the way I treat myself every now and then with a thin veggie personal pizza from Pizza Hut :-). U don't have to give up everything but all in moderation . I've lost 56 pounds at 3 mos post surgery. Goodluck!

Thank you so much!! It's been a very weird relationship I have had with food but I am ready to change! Today is my "last hurrah", tomorrow I have to be on clear liquids and then Wednesday is my BIG DAY!!! I am sure that I will be posting more frequently after I am banded, and I really appreciate the kind words of everyone on this site!! It's so awesome to know that I am not alone!!

Goodluck with ur surgery and plez let me know if u have any questions postop . U will do great.

Look down at the scale and ask yourself, were those foods really my friends? Some you can have again in moderation, but your tastes will change. I know mine did.

I am getting banded on Wednesday (9/11). I am absolutely thrilled. Beyond thrilled. But right now I feel like I am in mourning. It's like I am ending a relationship....an unhealthy relationship....with something I love. FOOD! My surgeon does not require a pre-op liquid diet' date=' so I am eating like a freak. I can't get enough. I want to make sure I get every last bit of delicious goodness I can before things change for me. Don't misunderstand me, I am ready for this change. I am excited, motivated, and ready. But I have this constant feeling like I could cry! I'll miss you ice cream. Lasagna, it's been great. Sayonara Chinese food. Adios nachos. pizza Hut, I think I'll miss you most of all. I'll see you a little bit here and there, but it won't be the same. It won't be like it once was, with us spending so much time alone together. But it's time for this change. So move on with your life, because I am moving on with mine.[/quote']

This post couldn't be more me right now! To the T! LOL!

Good luck!!!!

The only foods I "mourned" were steaks & ribs... I haven tried having them, so I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to. Good luck on Wednesday!!!