Food Addict + Pre-Op Diet = Raging B**** :-(

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

start googling ideas for soothing yourself without food. music, deep breathing, walks in nature, painting, dancing, making videos, reading, baths..... there are a million and one ways to soothe yourself, start looking for and practicing them. you might as well deal with it now, its even more dramatic after the surgery.

i found a bunch of "binaural beats" (music that induces a relaxation state in the brain) apps on itunes. sleep stream 2 is my favorite so far.

my 22 year old cat died less than 3 weeks after my surgery. i realized that night i had to learn to cope with my feelings with put food, it was a very intense few days. things are better in a year, but i still feel compelled to soothe myself with food, even though i cant. its all a process.

Edited August 4, 2014 by moonlitestarbrite

[celisa23 38]

My nutritionist said that I can either do a shake at Breakfast and lunch or breakfast and dinner I chose the second option, so I have my shake in the morning then eat something like a chicken salad or tuna salad with greek yogurt then after work I go home and have my second shake for dinner. Im only on day one so wish me luck.

[Pamime 0]

I'm ending my 6th day pre-op diet (I get two shakes and one meal at dinner with a Protein, veggie and carb) and I find myself counting the hours of the day until I can eat that dinner. It's awful. I have bitten my husband's head off more times than I'd like to count, and I've been going to bed early simply because I don't want to think about food anymore! I ordered the Emotional Eating book that has been recommended on this site and started reading it last night.

I'm scared for the journey ahead. I know it will be worth it, I know my health will improve, I know that I will have to make modifications and exercise (which I loathe). Gotta keep on keeping on.

Can you tell about the Emotional Eating book? I am new to this site. Thank you

[geelynn 72]

Can you tell about the Emotional Eating book? I am new to this site. Thank you

Sure . . . I found it on this site! Here's an Amazon link. I really like it.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-ebook/dp/B0054RXXS0/ref=pd_sim_kstore_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=02T8K553GZ4YJS06M0PR

[AngelaIsReady 15]

I have been seeing a counselor for the last year that deals with food related issues to prepare for my surgery. I quit smoking 3 years and food replaced smoking. So I can commiserate. It is almost like going through withdrawal. :-( and you are right, it is only food. But that food has been your friend. Counseling is helping me and might be something you consider. Either way, don't be so hard on yourself. You've got this!!!!