:eek:i was not put on a pre-op diet. i keep telling myself that i will stop before though pigging out and try to practice eating slower. I have not had the willpower to do so yet and I am scared that I will not be able to conform to the band. All the dr's keep telling me is how strict you need to be with the band for it to work. AHH! I am scared!

mermaidmom, I am scared too. My surgery date is 4/8 and I have been thinking about trying to eat smaller bites and chew more, but I am just eating like normal, or even worse than normal! I have to go on clear liquids 48 hours before surgery. If I don't cut back on calories before then, I will do my best to cut out the sweets because I have been told the one downfall to Lapband is that you can still eat sweets and possibly not lose weight!

Don't worry, we will get through it. Good Luck

Alice

i didn't slow down until a few days before surgery - then did slimfast like there was no tomorrow - lost 4 lbs in 3 days. all turned out well - banded and feeling fantastic!