I am on day 12 of my preop diet.

I was by myself in the car yesterday and out of no where I wanted a big mac and fries. I was on a hunt for some gas went to 3 stations before I found gas. But anyway I came home after getting gas and drank a protein shake and pretended it was big mac and fry. Of course my imagination is not quite that good. Then I went to church last night, my husband was ordained as a minister. I am so proud of him. But of course they had food afterwards. These women in my church can really cook. But someone made some dip the rotel and hamburger and cheese dip I really, really {did I say really} wanted some. It was more like a finger foods type of things to eat man I really wanted it bad. But I drank me some tomato soup and drank water. I feel so good that I was able to stay on track. My poor dh is having a hard time. He doesnt want to eat because I cant but I keep reminding him this is not forever. The girl who made the dip promised to make it again sometime when I can have a little. How many other preop dieters are having some victories of there own? sorry this is so long but felt good to get this out.

Renea

Good for you Renea!

It took some serious willpower to get past these hurdles. During this stage you get stronger with each victory!

During my pre-op diet I had two hurdles.

Our company has a montly lunch meeting which of course occurred during my diet. I sat and watched while everyone ate a catered lunch of salad, grilled chicken, rice, veggies, homeade rolls and biscuits, Cookies and brownies while I sipped on 1/2 cup of chicken broth.

The last part of my pre-op was during Memorial Day and that was a difficult day. I turned down invites to BBQ's and decided to skip the holiday and just stay home. Decided to work in the yard and the smells of all of the neighborhood BBQ's was actually painful! LOL.

I am so happy for your great success. I was banded August 4 and the challenges are still there. Fortunately, my band helps me stay faithful. Keep up the good work.

Congrats on your victories with food. It will get better and you both did great.

Good for you!!! You are right on track, and it does get easier down the road. Kudos to you for making the right choices.

Way to go, Ranea!!!!

I'm on pre-op too...10 day pre-op and I'm on day 8...being banded on Thursday.

Just to let you know we went out to dinner and a play on Saturday with 3 other couples....my favourite restaurant that has spectacular authentic Italian food, included quail and polenta with a wine reduction sauce...to die for...and some really, REALLY good wine. Well, I have to say it was a challenge...the owner of the restaurant was more than happy to oblige me with a grilled chicken breast over steamed spinach....and how well they presented it. Everyone was on my side and I felt good that I didn't do anything wrong. Well, almost. I just touched my tonge in my husbands wine glass just to catch a couple of taste buds...hehehe.

We're all here for ya!!!...Keep it up and good luck!

Congrad on not eating the preop was so had I am on mushie food now and still want a Big Mac. Also congrad on finding gas I am in the same boat no gas here either.

good for you keeping on track. i will really want something so what i do is tell myself if i still want it after 1 hour i will have just a little . but so far after my hour is up i have forgot about it-

Ok...Canadian here...

I'm pretty much informed, but I'm a little lost when you say you can't find gas?

Please explain.

Ok...Canadian here...

I'm pretty much informed, but I'm a little lost when you say you can't find gas?

Please explain.

The hurricanes sometimes cause temporary gas shortages in the southern states due to closed refineries and/or panic buying.