My pre-op will is strong

[bigbirney 3]

Well coming home tonight I called my brother to see if he needed anything. Drove thru McDonalds and ordered meal for him and delivered without as much as tasting a fry.

I kind of wanted to do as a test. I am 15 days into 3 week pre-op diet. Aside from one day early on, I have not even had much for urges. Its almost as if a switch has turned in my head in the last few months of preparation. A lot of it has to do with this forum, and all the encouragement I read.

I have a long way to go, but its got to be a life change for me.

[BetsyB 9]

Dude! That is an Iron will.

I understand your need to test. It feels good to resist--and you're right: it is a life change.

I cook meals for the rest of my family, so I understand the whole resistance thing. They're always so concerned I feel deprived--but I have to tell you: I don't. I sit at the table with them and have whatever variation of their dinner I can have---and it's all good.

[btrieger 21]

You didn't even put your face in the bag and take a deep breath?

Way to go!!

Somebody was trying to justify their cheating the other day by saying that nobody sticks to their pre-op diet 100%. I said I did and I'd like to think I am in the majority. Your experience proves I may be right.

[KrittleKakes 0]

Lol, I did the same thing, except I actually licked the fry then through it out the window =P

I didn't cheat on my 10 day pre-op Diet ^,^

[darkangel 0]

LOL @ licked the fry.....omg that is funny!!!

[KrittleKakes 0]

LOL @ licked the fry.....omg that is funny!!!

Lol, it was oddly satisfying...

=P

[darkangel 0]

hahahaha....someone mentioned they licked the salt of their boyfriends pretzel.... your not alone....

makes me wonder what crazy things Im going to do on my pre-op diet...

[bigbirney 3]

I even thought about having one fry, the licking of one didnt cross my mind. lol I figured its something I needed to do. We still go out with friends often to eat, or wine taste. I need to learn restraint for myself and my future.

I love food, it has been a love affair since I can remember. I am learning that I can cook healthy, or have a lean cuisine that I like and be just as satisfied, without the guilt.

In the last two months I have heard of many lap band "cheaters". Let me preface by saying we all struggle, and fall off the wagon, its part of the process. What I dont understand are the people that go through this, only to find a way to cheat the band. I have met a 4 year bander that only eats puffy cheetos and regular Dr. Pepper, others that live on ice cream, pudding and sweets.

For the first time in my 34 year old life, I feel like I have some control over what I consume, I feel empowered, strong, positive, and yearn for the future. Bring on Tuesday, 5 more days til my band.

[anotherteacher 4]

I have to say my pre-op will is strong also. Yes, the first 3 days were hard on many levels, but on the forth day things have gotten much easier. I am sooo ready for my surgery (3-10) that I look at this time as being a good prep for discipline and enjoying the 1 meal I get a day (5oz Protein and 2 c nonstarch vegetable). I have learned to savior each bite and enjoy the texture, feel and taste. Before, the satisfaction came from the look of a full plate, and the comfort I received from eating it all.

I too have not cheated since beginning my preop diet, I have worked too hard for this opportunity!