its day 2 for me on the 10 day liquid diet and I am full of energy. But the bad news is I want to eat just to have something to do. I'm realizing how much I use food to ease my anxiety. AnybodY else experience this? What did you do? Would love to here from anyone who has an opinion:)

I'm willing to bet most on this web site have had similar experiences to yours, I know I have. Going through this weight loss journey seems to be a series of realizations including ones relationship with food. Boredom, anxiety, are familiar reasons to self soothe with food. My own realization was that I often medicated uncomfortable emotions with food and yes, alcohol. I had to find other ways to occupy myself and acknowledge my dependence on food and alcohol. My ha is and dependence were unhealthy for me and causing detrimental effects on my health. It's a good thing when you find healthier replacements. I had to focus on how was I going to prepare for life after surgery and improve how I coped with my emotions by talking about them or dealing with them. This is a great forum for that!

Thanks Skinnyrita!

Grind it out the best you can.

Crystal Light can be your friend........there are many flavors.

Water, sugar free Jello and some sugar free popsicles are nice aids.

I feel like you're talking directly to me. Today is day 4 of my pre-op diet. Good news is that I am not hungry, bad news is that I failed! I heard the cookie dough calling my name from the fridge. I thought I would just hold it in my mouth. But then I swallowed. I am so disappointed in myself (and I am mad at hubby for not tossing it when I was feeling weak earlier this week)!

So far my favorite broth is the Top Ramon packets. And I live with Crystal Light, SF Jello, and SF popsicles. Just hang in there. I find it is better when I am busy and not at home alone. So from here on out I am calling on all my friends to entertain me with walks and shopping.

@JellyBellyNoMore We can be buddies! Don't be too hard on yourself about the cookie dough. I doubt most of the people on here were perfect during their liquid phases! I myself have been fantasizing about an elaborate Chik-Fil-A cheat - LOL. In all seriousness, it is not the hunger at all, but rather the 'head hunger' I think everybody refers to, that is driving me mad. It's probably all that you are experiencing too, I bet. How are you on the energy? I have so much energy, My house is getting really clean - LOL.

I have found that whenever I get hungry OR head hungry if I busy myself I forget.

So I have started a scrapbook (just an art book). I spend hours a day cutting out pictures of future outfits (I'm a massive fashionista) places and things I want to do etc etc. i focus on one theme wash page/day ie lingerie, florals etc

I use scrap booking bits and pieces to decorate each page.

This sounds ridiculous but it works!!!!