So the craziest thing about this liquid diet is that I'm not usually physically hungry. When I get hungry, I drink a shake and it really does curb my appetite. I just find myself dreaming of eating things. Someone will make a statement like "going to grab a bite to eat and then I'll be there" and I just think "wow....eating. How nice." I never thought I was an emotional eater but I have now definitely realized how eating and food have filled a void for me. After several weeks on a liquid diet all of my former bad habits will be broken and when I start on solids again, it will be like relearning how and what to eat!!!! Just can't let myself be tempted by any of the bad habits so they don't become habits again!!!

This has been deep thoughts by Molly.

i know how you feel. i am on the liquid diet but i want food:) but i am determine not to mess it up with my surgery schedule this coming tuesday:) when is you surgery and good luck. right now girl i want to eat so bad especially a cheese burger n fries:) which got me here in the first place.lol

You can do this. Remember, this is for YOU! A quality of life and better health. Stay on course.

Best wishes

Thank you both!! I know it is worth it which is what keeps me going!! My surgery is a week from today! December 20. So ready!!!!!!

So the craziest thing about this liquid diet is that I'm not usually physically hungry. When I get hungry' date=' I drink a shake and it really does curb my appetite. I just find myself dreaming of eating things. Someone will make a statement like "going to grab a bite to eat and then I'll be there" and I just think "wow....eating. How nice." I never thought I was an emotional eater but I have now definitely realized how eating and food have filled a void for me. After several weeks on a liquid diet all of my former bad habits will be broken and when I start on solids again, it will be like relearning how and what to eat!!!! Just can't let myself be tempted by any of the bad habits so they don't become habits again!!!

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You are so right!!! I am on day 8 with surgery being in a couple of days and now that I've reached this point the shakes really do work and keep me satisfied. However I've been dying for some popcorn and slipped and ate some and I feel miserable. That is a learning tool for me. Just by eating it it doesn't agree with my system at all. Back to my strict pre op diet and with a smile. It just shows me that I am an emotional eater and that my body really doesn't agree with certain foods, although I have been eating them all my life. I am excited about my new lifestyle. I have already lost 10lbs in 7 days just on the pre op diet alone. #learningasIgo

i know how you feel. i am on the liquid diet but i want food:) but i am determine not to mess it up with my surgery schedule this coming tuesday:) when is you surgery and good luck. right now girl i want to eat so bad especially a cheese burger n fries:) which got me here in the first place.lol

I'm there with you Deb. my surgery is on Tuesday day as well. I am excited.

I'm on day 13 and my surgery is tomorrow and I don't get hungry at all!

I'm there with you Deb. my surgery is on Tuesday day as well. I am excited.

Good luck and do well:)) We got this Missy:)

Good luck and do well:)) We got this Missy:)

Good luck and do well:)) We got this Missy:)

MercedesRed. I just realized you said your surgery is Tuesday as well:)) Good luck girl and we are really going to do well I have to stay positive and just do everything the Dr says to do that way hopefully I can get this together. Stay in touch and let me know how you made out. Have a good day.

I'm in the exact same boat! I keep dreaming that I cheat and then I feel really guilty. Ha!

It will be better I'm sure! Good luck! I think we have surgery about the same time!

I'm in the exact same boat! I keep dreaming that I cheat and then I feel really guilty. Ha!

It will be better I'm sure! Good luck! I think we have surgery about the same time!

. Girl i know what you mean. Feeling guilty is a good thing. My time is 915 am. Well,, that is the time i am to be there. I have to make sure to take my blood pressure pill because i know i will be nervous and excited and a little scared all @ the same time. Do not cheat:). Keep me posted and good luck lady.

MercedesRed. I just realized you said your surgery is Tuesday as well:)) Good luck girl and we are really going to do well I have to stay positive and just do everything the Dr says to do that way hopefully I can get this together. Stay in touch and let me know how you made out. Have a good day.

Thank you. Yes we will do well. Lets stay in touch

I am so excited. Enjoy your weekend. Next week - new lease on life!! Lets do this!!!

Thank you. Yes we will do well. Lets stay in touch

I am so excited. Enjoy your weekend. Next week - new lease on life!! Lets do this!!!

. Ok lady you too.

Thank you. Yes we will do well. Lets stay in touch

I am so excited. Enjoy your weekend. Next week - new lease on life!! Lets do this!!!

Merecedes Red, will you be at Community? I would love to hear how it all goes! I'm there with McEwen on the 20th!!

Good luck to you all... but watch out... surgery does not end the food dreams!

Good luck to you all... but watch out... surgery does not end the food dreams! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Surgery surely does not end the good dreams. I will continue to learn new healthier ways to eat and enjoy my good.