Just FYI............Pre-op group tonight from 6-7pm, post-op on Thursday from 6-7.  Both are held at 12 High St, Conference rooms in the lower level.  Pre and Post ops are welcomed to BOTH meetings.  There is usually a good mixture of each at the meetings.
Hope to see you there!
Ruth

I can understand the Diet Coke thing...I am a Mt. Dew girl...drink if from morning till night...the caffeine doesn't bother me at all, because I am addicted to it I suppose.  I have quit soda before and the headaches were awful.  I am cutting down this time, only had one yesterday, and so far none today...I'm drinking water, which I would normally not do unless I was "dieting".  Working on making water a part of my life, instead of soda. 
Wishing you well...I look forward to hearing about your progress!
Heather

thanks to those who took the time to respond and try to help. I am back on track today.

thanks Ruth, it helps.

Only you can answer this question for yourself and it's a tough one!  I wish you luck!

I, too, lost weight pre-op, to the tune of about 52 pounds.  I kept asking myself, "If I can do this now, with what I have been taught, why can't I do it without the surgery?!?!?!"  For me, I KNEW that I could lose the weight, but after a while, I would lose my motivation and get complacent with my eating.  I am also a stress eater and a boredom eater.  I know what my issues were and are.....even WITH the surgery!  It's not easy, with or without the surgery.  YOU can be a success EITHER way...it's up to you!   Good luck with your decision.......