I'm a Newbie and I'm panicking - HELP!!

Wow this is my first day on the site and I really appreciate this forum.
I haven't even gotten my date yet I've been craving food like crazy.  I've already started stocking up on protein shake mix.  Although I am not alone, I'd better reel myself in now.
thanks for sharing everyone.
dms

one piece of advice i wish i was given, dont stock up on shakes too much! my taste completely changed after my surgery & the shakes ive loved since getting my band in 08 i cant even stomach now!

It's not that you (eventually) won't be able to eat the foods you love anymore...well...ok...some of them you may not ...but more like you won't be able to eat the same amounts.  I had to do a two week liquid diet prior to surgery.  However, in the few months before that, yes...I pretty much ate what I wanted.