Hi, Amanda: I just wanted to say that I don't think it's too late for you. You can get up, dust yourself off, and get started again. I think that's the problem we have with dieting when we're pre-op; that we failed at the diet, so we just give up. YOU MUST NOT GIVE UP ON YOURSELF! Ok, you had a little set-back. You know that, and you've beat yourself up for it. Now it's time to forgive yourself and move on. Get back to the "Pouch Rules" and I know you'll start to lose again. Come on, Sweetie! Show that bad old food that you're stronger than it is! It can't control you any longer. Go ahead and jump right back on that protein train! Having said all this, will you remind me of all this when I get to this point??? I'm only 4 1/2 weeks out and still on soft mushy foods LOL!