I'm pre pre op diet. I've been trying really hard to make the healthy changes now.

Right now I have such a craving for chocolate. I read some where a craving only lasts 19 minutes but this has lasted a few hours!

Someone tell me awful things will happen if I give in. I even had a chocolate Protein shake but that didn't help.

Don't give in! You can do this, I know you can. Drink Water until you float, go for a walk, post on twitter, watch a funny cartoon. Do anything but break your pre-op diet.

FYI - Buy some cacao or cocoa powder. I find when I have a chocolate craving it help to punch up the Protein drinks with a bit of that for that real chocolate taste.

I feel your pain. I'm 4 days into my pre-op diet, but it's getting better. I curb the chocolate cravings by having chocolate protein shakes and sugar-free chocolate pudding. There's always a way!

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Ask yourself how bad you really want this surgery?

Ask yourself why losing weight is important to you?

Ask yourself if you understand the pre-op diet is for your safety. Compromising it can be dangerous. You are about to have significant internal surgery. Do I really want to jeopardize it ?

Ask yourself if you are truly ready ?

You've got this.

Through all the candy in the trash to avoid temptation. The rest of the family will just have to understand.