I am on day 9 of a 20 day preop diet consisting of protein shakes, cottage cheese, yogurt, broth, and SF jello and popsicles. I've lost 13 lbs which is great. I'm trying really hard not to complain because it could be worse and I could be on full liquids or only protein drinks, but...I'm on burnout. I'd kill for just a salad, a cucumber, something with substance and crunch! In November, I kicked a 15 year habit of smoking cold turkey. During that time I munched on baby pickles when I got a craving for one. When I traveled I ate sunflower seeds. I thought i was over it, but now that I can have very little I want a cigeratte, a big Dr Pepper, and the right side of the menu from the burger place down the street! (ok, i really want the whole menu) I don't know why today is so hard, but I've just stayed in bed and slept since yesterday afternoon. I'm fighting caffine, nicotine, and every food craving imaginable. Any suggestions? How did you make it through?

I am on day 9 of a 20 day preop diet consisting of Protein shakes' date=' cottage cheese, yogurt, broth, and SF Jello and popsicles. I've lost 13 lbs which is great. I'm trying really hard not to complain because it could be worse and I could be on full liquids or only Protein drinks, but...I'm on burnout. I'd kill for just a salad, a cucumber, something with substance and crunch! In November, I kicked a 15 year habit of smoking cold turkey. During that time I munched on baby pickles when I got a craving for one. When I traveled I ate sunflower seeds. I thought i was over it, but now that I can have very little I want a cigeratte, a big Dr Pepper, and the right side of the menu from the burger place down the street! (ok, i really want the whole menu) I don't know why today is so hard, but I've just stayed in bed and slept since yesterday afternoon. I'm fighting caffine, nicotine, and every food craving imaginable. Any suggestions? How did you make it through?[/quote']

Lucky. I'm on one week full liquids day five. I'm dieing =( protien shakes make me vomit or diareah super bad man =( maybe bite a cucumber then spit it out? Lol. Idk. I chew my nails worse now then before. I've tried hard sugar free candies cause the melt to nothing try that?

Now that's funny. I was totally thinking about chewing it and then spitting it out lol.

Lucky. I'm on one week full liquids day five. I'm dieing =( protien shakes make me vomit or diareah super bad man =( maybe bite a cucumber then spit it out? Lol. Idk. I chew my nails worse now then before. I've tried hard sugar free candies cause the melt to nothing try that?

I am right there with you quit smoking Saturday, a40 year habit. My surgery date is March 6th.I am ready to get this over with. I am taking chantix, I think it is helping. Also I am bi polar I can't really even count how many pills I take now.

Lucky. I'm on one week full liquids day five. I'm dieing =( protien shakes make me vomit or diareah super bad man =( maybe bite a cucumber then spit it out? Lol. Idk. I chew my nails worse now then before. I've tried hard sugar free candies cause the melt to nothing try that?

I like the idea of chew and spit, wonder if you get high amount of carbs doing this.

Please don't "chew and spit."

It's true that chewing starts the digestive process. Even if you spit a food out, your saliva has already begun to break down the sugars.

People who chew and spit out food can end up with dental problems, including cavities and gum disease. Chewing food also signals stomach acids to kick in, ready to do their job of digesting food. But without the actual food to digest, this may cause stomach problems.

Some calories in the food you chew will be absorbed into your body — how many depends on the type of food, how long the food is in your mouth, and how much you might swallow. What's interesting is that many people who chew and spit food end up gaining, not losing, weight. Why? Experts don't know for sure, but it's likely that people who try too hard to restrict calories or certain foods end up compensating by overeating later. And, depending on how often you chew and spit, your body may not be getting the nutrients it needs.

Chewing and spitting out food is a sign of disordered eating. A habit like this may not sound serious, but chewing and spitting out food can be the start of unhealthy attitudes toward food and may be part of a more serious eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia.

It's best not to think of certain foods as "forbidden." Instead, eat a food in moderation rather than eating lots of it but spitting it out. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself to the occasional indulgence — especially because you are so active and a healthy eater in general.

Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD

Date reviewed: April 2010

I was kidding lol. Idk...

So was I lol.

Carroll, how is the no smoking coming along?

So was I lol.

Carroll' date=' how is the no smoking coming along?[/quote']

Thanks for asking it sucks oh we'll. Surgery or a cig. I think I am going to try surgery.

Thanks for asking it sucks oh we'll. Surgery or a cig. I think I am going to try surgery.

I'm with you. It was tough, but it's in the bag...you got this! It's only been four months since I quit and it's almost weird to think I used to smoke. I can smell it now from 20 paces, and it makes me nauseous! Who would have thought lol

I am right there with you quit smoking Saturday' date=' a40 year habit. My surgery date is March 6th.I am ready to get this over with. I am taking chantix, I think it is helping. Also I am bi polar I can't really even count how many pills I take now.[/quote']

Oh my, studies here in Australia show Champix is unsafe if you already suffer any form of depression or are taking medication for such. Take care with that, I hope it goes really well for you

I am right there with you quit smoking Saturday' date=' a40 year habit. My surgery date is March 6th.I am ready to get this over with. I am taking chantix, I think it is helping. Also I am bi polar I can't really even count how many pills I take now.[/quote']

I forgot to add, I tried to give up in the few weeks before my surgery, I went quite well then the nerves got too much and I smoked the last few days up to my surgery.

The funny thing was, I never thought about having a smoke while in hospital, was in for six nights and my sleeve just didn't want to have that ciggy. I think I was lucky, I'm three months out now and I have had a few in the past couple weeks until I started to feel very ill and get gallbladder problems. I still feel quite off but I don't want a smoke, if you can make it without them, please don't make the mistake of saying "I'll just have one to be social etc" that thought got me right in and I'm lucky my tummy feels so horrible now and I don't want it.