So I have tried to be really upbeat about the pre op diet and not getting down. But today is killing me.

The girl that sits less that 2 feet away from me at work has been eating ALL day. The smell of the food, the crunching of it and noise of the bag is enough to put me over the edge.

The really messed up thing is I have told very Few people about what I am doing and she is one of them. So it feels like a total punch in the face!

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I know it can be difficult. But you can do it! After the band, you will have to do it. It was easier for me to tell myself, "you can't have it" instead of "you shouldn't eat it".

My husband, love him dearly, but he was in no way shape or form much help right after I got the band. He would bring home fast food (big fat juicy cheeseburger) on the days when I would tell him that I just wanted a Soup or salad from home. I had to sit him down, and tell him that it was mean, and he can't do that. He didn't realize what he was doing until I mentioned it to him. Now, this is a lot easier to do with people who are close to you.

I hate to say it, and I don't mean to sound unsympathetic, but it is something you will just have to deal with. Others cann't be expected to change their eating habits for you. And eventually it does become easier to ignore those people and their foods.

Good Luck!

My wife made a homemade cheesecake not long after I was banded and kept trying to shove it in my face...finally I had to put my foot down and tell her if she tried to get me to eat it one more time I'd throw it in the trash. Lol.

Keep drinking lots of fluids...it'll help keep your mouth busy. I found that warm drinks like tea or coffee helped me a lot.

I know that is something I will have to deal with always but today seems so hard. I think in the future, I can pick up a carrot stick or something healthy to snack on when it happens.

Thanks for the luck I may need it.

Wow, sounds like you have a real good support system at work-- No Not really!... Good luck and stay strong!

Unfortunately, you are always going to be faced with these issues so think of this as a test of your want power (as CG would say). How bad do you WANT this to work? Not trying to sound harsh because I totally understand and have been there. Hang in there, you got this.

I bet your co-worker is not even aware of her munching, do dont be too hard on her. You can do it! I heard drinking water helps the hunger if that helps at all.

Water with crystal light and hot tea was such a help to me during that time!

Aww... It's hard with all the temptations around us. Remember, the pre-op diet is only temporary and the rewards you reap will be so worth it! Good luck!