I hoping my band date will be the end of April.

Dr. wants me on 1st stage of South Beach until my next consult. I can't even do one day! I think I'm telling myself that every day is my last meal. Fortunately I'm not gaining, and exercising 3-4 days a week, but every day I start on track and by the time the kids come home from school, something sends me to the pantry. Have others gone through this in the weeks before banding? I would like to get a running start before surgery HELP!

I ate like there was no tomorrow, until my pre-op diet. I followed that for 2 weeks to the letter. Except Christmas Day, I had permission to cheat a little and I did, but still lost 11 pounds in 2 weeks pre-op. My motivation then was that if I didn't follow the diet, my liver wouldn't shrink and he could end up closing me up and sending me home with no band. I wasn't willing to risk it.

Good luck to you!