So since finding out that I have my date (Dec. 30th) with insurance approval and all set to go...I have been eating my way through some of my favorite places. Well, I've gained about 8lbs. -SURE WISH IT WOULD COME OFF AS EASY AS IT GOES ON -

Anyway, I realized that I need to stop and tried yesterday to begin a modified version of my pre-op diet. I decided to have only shakes with a small lunch and dinner.

I couldnt do it. I felt starving hungry all day long and by night time, after dinner...I raided the fridge. :angry_smile:

I am so worried that I wont be able to do the pre-op that I am almost in tears. It also makes me worry that I will fail the band too b/c I just A L W A Y S feel hungry.

Anyone else like this and any words on how to overcome it? I need to get at least that 8lbs off by surgery date or they wont do the procedure. (policy= no gain at all)

Thanks,

Poodles

Honestly, yes it does suck being hungry. But I WILL tell you this - I got banded on Monday and did the pre-op diet obviously before that. The first three days were the worst - I was SO hungry, craving everything, I was miserable. After that when I was huungry I actually looked forward to a salad or a small peice of food to satiate me. Once the two weeks were ending, I was eating chicken and veggies like they were the most delicious things in the world, and just a little bit would satisfy me. So for me, I got over the hunger and cravings about the first week. Yes - it's going to suck for awhile. But it's not impossible.

Does anyone know why different Dr.'s have different pre-op diets? I saw mentioned that some people can only have liquids, some whatever they can get through a straw and other like me have 3 shakes a day + a small meal. I'm just curious.

Wish I could choose the one that works for me! lol

I also wanted to say that today is the 3rd day that I've been trying to stick to the "my way modified" pre-op. As you know I was starving on Monday and failed miserably. -sigh- Tuesday wasn't as bad for some reason b/c I let myself have what I wanted without obsessing and found I made great choices. Yesterday the same and today so far I have been fine.

I am eating more than when I'll officially be on the pre-op starting on the 20th but I am SO GLAD I tried this out now and am cutting back. If I had waited I would have been in hell. Knowing I didn't have to stick to it on Monday is what helped me through it. I think we're all different and I am glad I found this out about myself now.

Maybe I instinctively knew it and that's what I started..who knows.

You know the coffee thing is bothering me more than other things...I bought decaf last night but I wonder if that will be ok. I'll have to email the dietician...again...I'm sure she loves me!

- I got banded on Monday and did the pre-op diet obviously before that.

So how are you feeling after being banded on Monday? How did it all go?

Are you hungry now? Can I ask a silly question too? Can you feel the band or the port? I keep thinking that I'll feel it in me.

Good Luck to you.

Hi there! I'm on my 2nd week of pre-op diet, on the liquids only. I'm on day 3 of it. My surgery date is the 17th. It's been hard, but I have found that I have to drink the shakes BEFORE I get hungry or I get nutty. This week has really made me aware of my food addiction. Honestly, my stomach isn't growling, and I almost have the same feelings of anxiety that I had when I quit smoking 12 years ago. It's crazy! I really can't wait until Dec 22 and I can have something mushy!!! Funny how your preceptions change, chicken salad in the magic bullet is sounding soooo good!

By the way, I also ate my house in "mourning" for the food I would be missing.

Good luck to you!

PS. Hubby is on frozen dinners this week.. I ain't cooking! Kids are grown and gone, so I don't have to worry about that