i am required to make certain dietary changes before i can be okayed for surgery. i was doing well, then fell apart. stress, severe pms, really busy schedule ithink all contributed. but these things arent going to disappear postop, if i even get to postop.

anyone else really struggling preop? if i could do ths so easy, i wouldnt need to surgery! argh!

I completely understand! I was doing great! I had lost 25lbs since January. I was ready for my appointment; went for pre-op in March and they informed me insurance said I had to have 6 months of weight in visits! I think I went into upset eating mood! I was doing good; but got so upset! I am slowly getting back into the pre-op diet. I agree if I could control my eating I would not need surgery to help me! I gained 5lbs in 3 weeks. I am getting back on my diet; just taking it slow; because I can't stress and if I do; I will stress and eat more! You are not alone; and this group is awesome and will help you though this! Just remember you CAN do this!!

I cheated plenty in my pre-op diet. But I wasn't required to be on one for insurance and didn't have to do weigh ins, so it wasn't a big deal to me to lose as much as I could as quickly as I could, either. I was just trying to lose before surgery to be safer/that much closer to goal. But my diet allowed one "cheat" meal per week. It helped me to ward off cravings when I knew I had a "cheat" meal on its way... but I still caved when I felt like it. I told myself "I should have this now because I can't have it after surgery..." more than I should have!

But since I've been on the pre-op liquid diet, I haven't cheated. I have my eye on the prize. One week down, one week to go! This time next week, I'll be sleeved!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't beat yourself up over cheating! It's natural - we're big folk, we like to eat! Just try to do better next time... cuz there will be a next time... & remember, just cuz you cheated doesn't mean you have to finish what you started. Stop at one bite of that candy bar (or whatever you cheat-eated, lol). Enjoy the cheat and move on -- being upset with yourself will only make you feel guilty, which will make you want to eat.

I cheated plenty in my pre-op diet. But I wasn't required to be on one for insurance and didn't have to do weigh ins' date=' so it wasn't a big deal to me to lose as much as I could as quickly as I could, either. I was just trying to lose before surgery to be safer/that much closer to goal. But my diet allowed one "cheat" meal per week. It helped me to ward off cravings when I knew I had a "cheat" meal on its way... but I still caved when I felt like it. I told myself "I should have this now because I can't have it after surgery..." more than I should have!

But since I've been on the pre-op liquid diet, I haven't cheated. I have my eye on the prize. One week down, one week to go! This time next week, I'll be sleeved!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't beat yourself up over cheating! It's natural - we're big folk, we like to eat! Just try to do better next time... cuz there will be a next time... & remember, just cuz you cheated doesn't mean you have to finish what you started. Stop at one bite of that candy bar (or whatever you cheat-eated, lol). Enjoy the cheat and move on -- being upset with yourself will only make you feel guilty, which will make you want to eat.[/quote']

This is brilliant. Exactly what I need to hear. I'm still struggling but I'm DETERMINED to get on track and NOT CHEAT on the liquid phase. I've got only a few days till my 2 week liquids start!!

I'm also struggling with my pre-op diet, my doctor said no surgery until I lose 10 pounds ! My former NUT (not going back ever again) told me to drink ensure to help me lose weight! Needless to say I gained weight so not only struggling with my mental hunger but also with the gained weight. My BF bought me a bunch of protein shakes today so I can try different ones

I also work in a very stressful environment and like you said it will not disappear after the surgery.

You are not alone, hang in there!