Since I got my surgery date I've been eating more than ever. Besides the nerves about the surgery I'm also feeling like I better eat now while I still can. But I've been stuffing my face constantly. If I keep this up I'll gain another 10 pounds before I get to my pre-op diet. Has anybody else gone nuts eating before their surgery? Any tips on how to stop?

I think it is normal to have (LMS) Last Meal Syndrome haha I love that. I haven't even gone to my consult and I am already stuffing my face! I think I better at least try not to gain before my surgery. The low carb thing is a great idea. I bet it will help make the transition to the post op diet a lot esier. Good luck to you!

Yes it helps to shrink the liver. But there is a bigger issue here.

YOU!

After banding you can still over eat and over drink. Do a PB here and there and head back to the trough!

Its absolutely imparative to get your head on straight.

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After this two week diet you will have a medical implant that restricts food from flowing freely into your tummy. Whatcha goona do?

Don't beat your self up. But get serious. This is the attitude that causes many folks to lose on half of their weight and many others to not lose even that much. If you need some good old fashion training on how to work your band Call Me. I will not be gentle but I will be honest. You will benefit. Peace Matt

OK OK I will be gentle.

Whew. I am glad I am not the only one bingeing. My surgery date has

not officially been set yet - shooting for August-but my appointment with the surgeon is on July 17th. I feel like I need to EAT now, because

I won't be able to later. Actually, I have been trying to at least maintain my weight (isn't that crazy?) but have gained 10 pounds in the last month. :phanvan

Whew. I am glad I am not the only one bingeing. My surgery date has

not officially been set yet - shooting for August-but my appointment with the surgeon is on July 17th. I feel like I need to EAT now, because

I won't be able to later. Actually, I have been trying to at least maintain my weight (isn't that crazy?) but have gained 10 pounds in the last month. :phanvan

Well.....I was weighed at my consult and scheduling of surgery! I then ate everything in sight for the next 5 days....and then started my 3 day liquid diet before surgery......I weighed the same! Would I do it again! Yep it was my last good-bye to food addiction as I had "used" it for years!!!!! Yes it would've been better to have lost some during that liquid diet stage beforehand but i certainly don't regret it! I said my good-byes and now it is onward and forward!:clap2:

Well at least you see it as an addiction. It most certainly is.

However one thing here and that is this, ready? here goes.

"It is not goodbye to food" You will be experiencing the addiction every time you walk past the fridge or what ever the triggers are for you. Get ready because this is what I talk about when I say "working the band". Every Day in every way you will get better at it.

If you ever need help just ask.

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I've done the same thing (binging)........hopefully won't pay for it...my blood work showed my liver is normal size... (they can tell that from blood?) My problem is that I'm right AT the correct BMI to qualify for the surgery, so losing before seems contradictory (particularly since insurance is paying) I keep thinking if I get rolled into the operating room and no longer have the right BMI the claim won't be paid; probably a stupid thought..... The pre-op diet was basically cut your portions in half and reduce carbs. I have a week -- I'm going to try very hard...