In the time it takes me to log my 6 months of supervised dieting, I have decided to lose as much weight as I can reasonably (and safely) lose. I believe being smaller when I have the surgery can only help me.

To this end, I am planning on using shakes as a Meal Replacement for at least 2 of my meals, having veggies like celery or fruit for each of 2 Snacks and one lean meal per day. I plan on staying under 1000 calories per day.

This will be HARD. It would be great if anyone else out there has this kind of plan for the 6 month wait. I would love to connect with you.

Writing down my intention is a good first step I guess. The pre-surgery diet train is now boarding. Jump aboard!!!

Melissa (official railroad engineer)

u knw thats what i'm doing now while waiting on my approval and date for banding... Now what i will say at least 1-day out of the week eat a little more than the 1000 calories and it will help your metabolzm to stay revd up. And u will not platu....

Hey there!

I just started my 6 months today. I'm on a 1000 calorie meal plan and it has very limited variety. I plan on sticking with it and getting in my excercise also. I figure I've had 35 years to gain the weight 6 months of being good before I get banded wil be ok Let's enjoy the ride together!:huh2: