Just need to vent somewhat.......Three years last March I went through the pre-op diet for the lapband, not a problem, did fine, felt great, but that doctor allowed a lean cuisiane once daily and the protein shakes, sf jello, sf popsicles, water, etc. Onward to today, have three days left of the pre-op diet, total liquids and protein shakes, and totally craving a juicy hamburger, pizza, actually foods I might eat once or twice a year (of course in moderation) since the lapband. But oh my goodness let an advertisement come on TV now I want to lick the screen don't care what food it is. So glad I've only three more days, just hoping once surgery is over I'll be able to look at food and it won't sound the alarm in my head. Think I'll tell the doctor to load the sleep med with a baked sweet potato w/butter, tossed green salad w/whatever salad dressing, porterhouse steak MR and a small loaf of hot whole wheat bread with lots of butter . I bet it won't take long for him to put me under. Thanks for reading, just have to get it off my chest. Now going out to make chicken broth protein and I definitely don't crave that.

I'm 2 weeks post op and can tell you the commercials are having the same effect at this point. I have tried to watch Netflix and read as much as possible to avoid commercials for that reason. Protein shakes are completely unappetizing. The only difference is it is just my head. My stomach has no desires.

I'm 2 weeks post op and can tell you the commercials are having the same effect at this point. I have tried to watch Netflix and read as much as possible to avoid commercials for that reason. Protein shakes are completely unappetizing. The only difference is it is just my head. My stomach has no desires.

I no exactly what you mean, I'm play on the computer, watch Netflix, record my shows so I can fast forward through the commercials. Prior to this I could sit and watch the food channel, not a problem. Right now my TV is on HSN showing luggage, but they have one in animal print and I'm ready to go after that . I'm just hoping I am one of those people, that has to force themselves to eat, otherwise someone is going to have to handcuff me or tie me up in my recliner, actually not but it is just the idea I haven't had head hunger like this ever. Just hope it passes fast and I'm not fighting it for the rest of my life. I actually don't mind the shakes, but there is only so many different flavors, which I rotate, but they sure doesn't taste like the real thing, such as a piece of meat, fish, food. I actually think this is worse than what the surgery will be. Just come on Wednesday and put me out of my misery.

lol I craved a cheeseburger throughout my 10 day pre op liquid diet. I think it's because it was the most "meaty" substantive thing I could think of and all I was doing was drinking stuff. We always want what we can't have.

Hahaha ... Love your sense of humor. That would be a wonder sleep med.

Hang in there. This stuff is no walk in the park.

I see food different now. I'm 14 months post up. I do occasionally have a slice but I much rather have lots of fruits & I love it. Watermelon pineapple my favorite banana the list goes on. I go to the fruit stand more often then I thought every 2-3 days and the best part is my 16 year old loves fruits as well & my 5 year old is beginning to love fruits strawberry & grapes. Plus I put a little whip cream in the middle & omg so delicious less calories so filling & healthy. A slice of pizza is 2.50 a bag of banana is 1.50 you get like 6/7 bananas feed everyone. Pizza will make my ass fat & feel the why did I eat that stuff that's why I got fat to begin with.

I see food different now. I'm 14 months post up. I do occasionally have a slice but I much rather have lots of fruits & I love it. Watermelon pineapple my favorite banana the list goes on. I go to the fruit stand more often then I thought every 2-3 days and the best part is my 16 year old loves fruits as well & my 5 year old is beginning to love fruits strawberry & grapes. Plus I put a little whip cream in the middle & omg so delicious less calories so filling & healthy. A slice of pizza is 2.50 a bag of banana is 1.50 you get like 6/7 bananas feed everyone. Pizza will make my ass fat & feel the why did I eat that stuff that's why I got fat to begin with.

Fruit is my go to dessert, I love it. I froze 16 lbs of strawberries, I have about 10 lbs of sliced banana's frozen, and a watermelon cut in chunks frozen. Just did this, knowing I would be doing protein shakes after surgery. Also bought a health master blender so I can make drinks with vegetables mixed with this fruit. Thus I can get my vegetables in, such as spinach, etc. But I do like meat, fish, and pork. But it will be awhile before I can have that. I'm just not liking that I'm craving the foods that I broke myself of eating over three years ago. Like your suggestion about the whipped cream. Once I can tolerate solids I'm going to have to put it to use. I love strawberries and bananas with chocolate, and they do or did a chocolate whipped cream. I've got to get off this subject, I'm getting hungry. Thanks Tiny, you know you are always a great help.