Hi, Does anybody else have problems controlling there eating around that time of the month, actually right before. The doctor wants me to lose some weight before the surgery, I lost 5 pounds but feel like I am losing any motivation that I did have. I have been doing ok not eating all the choc. which I used to live on. Now it seems to be chicken parm.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Okay. I am going to tell it to you straight. Your doctor wants you to lose weight so your liver will be nice and small so he can get to your stomach easier and your waist will be a little thinner so your incision will be smaller and easier to heal. I had me surgery rescheduled three times for various reasons and I had to go on a liquid diet three times. By the third time, I kept on asking myself why I am doing this. Well today, I fit into a size 16 jeans that I have not been able to fit into in two years. and I am steadily losing at a rate of 10 lbs a month. Keep yourself motivated by thinking of how healthy you are going to get and how great you will feel. I know how hard it is but just think of all the success stories you see on this site. You will be a success story to.

Helen