I have nine days until surgery, so at about the point in the pre-surgery diet where things are getting easier. I've lost 6 pounds since starting the diet on 12/23, which is very motivating. I've been hitting the gym a ton too, which is helping me to finally approach the pre-surgery weight loss goal the surgeon set at our first appointment. The hardest part, by far, was the caffeine withdrawal headache. That was miserable.

It wasn't until starting this phase of the journey that I realized that "head hunger" is a real thing, and very powerful. The first day of the pre-op diet, I hit McDonald's drive thru for Breakfast. I didn't even last two hours into the diet before I started to self-sabotage. I've been plodding along since then, following the rules and making progress. It helps that there's very little bad stuff to eat at home, but when I was out just now it was all I could do to avoid a drive thru of some kind for a quick fix of terrible stuff.

I look forward to the post-surgery physical limitations, to help shore up the willpower that seems so fragile.

Edited December 28, 201411 yr by anaxila

Unfortunately head hunger does return at some point. So remember this helps you lose weight but is not a cure. We have to follow this plan for life and it's hard sometimes. In the beginning it's easier to eat right. But in the long term you will need support from friends and family. You mighty also consider a.therapist to talk to. I have been dealing with this myself. I am having a hard time with cravings. I have been talking with my therapist, nutrionist and friends. I'm getting it under control again. Hopefully I have not done any damage. So change your habits now, it can only help you in the long time.