I've done diets my whole life and yet I feel so hungry on Pre op. Why does this feel so much harder? Is it because in my mind I'm dealing with food separation issues? Please tell me I'm won't be starving forever

i was just sleeved on 11/29 and pre op was a bit difficult for me too, but now i feel fine im not hungry at all. i cant believe i feel full from a couple protein shakes but i do! dont worry it gets easier!

I just got my sleeve done on 11/27. I was totally freaking out dealing without food pre-op. After surgery I find there are many things to deal with, but hunger isn't one of them. I have no appetite at all. I have moved from clear liquids to protein shakes. I have to remind myself to drink them because I'm not hungry. Good luck with your surgery.

Thank you for the advice I tell myself it will be better and worth it

It's night and day. Weight loss post op for me was virtually effortless.

That's good to hear. Pre Op diet is going better lost 9lbs since Friday. I'd be happy if these results stayed for a while

Not even comparable... Post op weight loss is pretty darn easy.

Im in preop diet too. I know post op has to be better because we won't physically be able to eat more. Right now, our stomachs are the same size and hunger is really my biggest issues. It will get easier! We just have to remember why we are doing this.

Yes. I have now lost 160 lbs. I tried every diet imaginable. I'm still losing 16 months after surgery. Sometimes I forget to eat. Now I eat to live, I use to live to eat!!!!

I've done diets my whole life and yet I feel so hungry on Pre op. Why does this feel so much harder? Is it because in my mind I'm dealing with food separation issues? Please tell me I'm won't be starving forever

What does your pre op diet consist of?

Pre-op, I lost 23 lbs but was hungry, just like normal. Not so post op. I've not had 'real' hunger since June 11, 2010. It is wonderful. I eat because it is the social thing to do, it tastes good and I know I MUST. I never had the 'head hunger' people talk about. I still graze, I'd broken the habit but was told to start again so I could get all the calories I need to maintain. Wrap your head around that!!!! It is much easier......you'll love it!