I started my 3 week pre op diet today. Its supposed to be 2-3 protein shakes per day and a piece of protein and lettuce salad for supper. I've already cheated! I can't stop thinking about food. To make matters worse I also stopped smoking today. I've been on Chantix for about 2 weeks. So now I want to eat and smoke. Any ideas to get food/smoking off my mind?

Its hell for the first few days, you just have to push through it...once you do that you will be fine. You will get to the point where you will look forward to your protien and lettuce salad and it will become the best thing EVER. LOL I have 2 days to go and I still feel tortured, BUT its gotta be worth the 7 pounds I have lost, right?

Hey Optima! My surgery is on friday - and today i started my 3 day pre op "clear' liquid diet and I am a wreck!! I'm starving and feel weak (I'm such a baby!!!!).... I also stopped smoking about a week ago and just started on the "electronic' cigarette... it's only menthol, but hey it keeps me from smoking!

It's funny, I'm trying to keep from being depressed because I've giving up two things that I LOVE!! food and cigarettes.. good grief I have issues! So, I wish I could help you - all I can say is that I'm right there with you.. struggling, but we both know that it will be worth it... hang in there dear! we'll get through this together. Keep coming back to the boards - there's so much emotional support here!

<< hugs >> Seannie

Hey Optima! My surgery is on friday - and today i started my 3 day pre op "clear' liquid diet and I am a wreck!! I'm starving and feel weak (I'm such a baby!!!!).... I also stopped smoking about a week ago and just started on the "electronic' cigarette... it's only menthol' date=' but hey it keeps me from smoking!

It's funny, I'm trying to keep from being depressed because I've giving up two things that I LOVE!! food and cigarettes.. good grief I have issues! So, I wish I could help you - all I can say is that I'm right there with you.. struggling, but we both know that it will be worth it... hang in there dear! we'll get through this together. Keep coming back to the boards - there's so much emotional support here!

<< hugs >> Seannie[/quote']

I found that I had to keep smething in my hand at all times. Water, juice, popsicles... Have something with you. I also had two ensures a day.

Thanks for the pep talk! It was surely needed. I will you both well.