Please Help Food Cravings

[carol9077 25]

Im in my second week of pre-op diet and finding my cravings for food is getting strong. I'm doing my liquids, bay foods, and Soups ect: I'm getting tired of Protein Shakes and desiring hot foods. I'm walking and finding myself very hungry afterwards. The most I can find that is satisfying is egg drop Soup and staining the eggs to keep me from going off track. Any suggestions

[bobbyswife 862]

Try using other things to distract you. Go to the movie theater, read a book, take a long bubble bath, paint your nails, chew on pellet ice, or journal.

[finediva 979]

Are you pre or post op? Have you had your surgery?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Im in my second week of pre-op diet and finding my cravings for food is getting strong. I'm doing my liquids, bay foods, and Soups ect: I'm getting tired of Protein Shakes and desiring hot foods. I'm walking and finding myself very hungry afterwards. The most I can find that is satisfying is egg drop Soup and staining the eggs to keep me from going off track. Any suggestions

I chose a variety of shakes. One of them was Prosource. I could add that to tea or soup because it was a liquid. There's nothing wrong with hot foods. Just stick to those that can give you some Protein. Try a few cream soups.

[carol9077 25]

I'm sorry, post correction I'm two weeks post op

[Comeflywithme 402]

It's all in the mind sweety, once you start really losing the weight -- in about another 2 weeks, you'll be sooo motivated that these food cravings won't be the center of your mind anymore, you'll see.... For now remember to keep hydrated, keep walking and occupy yourself with other things... Good Luck, it does get better!!!

[JerzyTomato74 91]

I'm just about 2 weeks post op as well and I have to do two weeks of full liquids as opposed to one. Yes, the choices are getting old and boring but Cream of Wheat has become my best friend! I have this at least once a day. What I like about it is, I can make it savory or sweet and it's hot and out of all the foods I can have during this phase, this actually fills me up. Yesterday I was shopping and bought some of those Campbell's on the go Soups. They are creamy and much more satisfying than broth. Yogurt has also been comforting because this was one food I was missing and now I have it for Breakfast every morning and I have milk before bed.

Two things to remember: this phase is only temporary and if everything everyone says is true, the pureed stage will make a big difference in filling up our little tummy's!