At least that's how I feel right now. I am on day 6 of my pre-op "warm up" diet. I am only supposed to do it for a week, but I started early because my BMI is borderline for 2 weeks, just cutting carbs and sugar. I suck at it. My hores are moaning and I am so PMSy and hungry. I've made some good decisions and done better than usual, but I am still eating too often and too large of portions of the "allowable" foods. This is why I'm in terrible shape to begin -- if I could diet and stick to it, I wouldn't need surgery daggumit. I start the REAL diet, two protein shakes and a light supper of chicken and salad, on Tuesday. I'm feeling out of control and hopeless about sticking to it. I get almost frantic with hunger, and everyone said it would get better, but it is not. I'm so discouraged. AND ready to gnaw on anything in sight. Hungry now and can't relax to sleep. How do you people DO it? I have so much respect for those who are doing it and doing it well. You guys rock my socks. I hope some of your willpower wears off on me.

Way to go!!! And way to find something else to do rather than sitting home feeling miserable! Distraction is the name of the game for the next 7 days. LOL! You are only 7 days away from your permanent solution. YOU CAN DO THIS! :-)

You can do it. You really can. The first step' date=' in my opinion, is when you are able and willing to truly remove the word "can't" and honestly acknowledge the correct word is "won't".

The first big step is owning your choices. Every time you find yourself straying or wanting to stray remind yourself you are choosing to deviate. You are choosing to eat too much. Make bad choices. How on earth can we be successful if we aren't accountable?

You can do it. Now, do it.

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At least that's how I feel right now. I am on day 6 of my pre-op "warm up" diet. I am only supposed to do it for a week, but I started early because my BMI is borderline for 2 weeks, just cutting carbs and sugar. I suck at it. My hores are moaning and I am so PMSy and hungry. I've made some good decisions and done better than usual, but I am still eating too often and too large of portions of the "allowable" foods. This is why I'm in terrible shape to begin -- if I could diet and stick to it, I wouldn't need surgery daggumit. I start the REAL diet, two Protein shakes and a light supper of chicken and salad, on Tuesday. I'm feeling out of control and hopeless about sticking to it. I get almost frantic with hunger, and everyone said it would get better, but it is not. I'm so discouraged. AND ready to gnaw on anything in sight. Hungry now and can't relax to sleep. How do you people DO it? I have so much respect for those who are doing it and doing it well. You guys rock my socks. I hope some of your willpower wears off on me.

I couldn't do the pre-op diet! I wound up cheating all the time. I did stick to the diet religiously the two days before surgery. I managed to lose 6 lbs anyway. If you can stick to it for the week, it really is best for you..especially because it does get your mind set for the first week post op when you're on a liquid diet. Best of luck to you!

If your having such a hard time, stop thinking about the time as a whole. Don't think about all day, focus on making good choices for the next 2 hours, or hour or even 30 mins if you have to, set small goals, and don't let the length of time overwhelm you.

It's going better, FYI. Food tastes so much better and I appreciate it infinitely more when I'm truly hungry.

Have you tried Premier Protein shakes? They are at Sam's and Costco but Sam's is cheaper. They are very satisfying and have 30g of protein per shake. These might help a little. You are going through the same things we have all been through and sometimes still struggle with. Hang in there you can do it!!