RaiderRhode

I'm so glad to see this post and all the responses. I have surgery on monday and I'm so afraid I'm going to regret it because I love food. I just keep reminding myself that I love myself more than I love food, I'm doing this for my health more than anything. Its still lingering in my mind, because culturally food has been such a big thing, but as far as I can tell I can try things later on in smaller portions or find healthier alternatives.

I started my 2 week pre-op liquid diet yesterday, and its been surprisingly difficult. I can have 3 premier shakes a day, broth or fat free skim milk in between, and sugar free jell-o or popsicles. Of course I can have as much water as I'd like and a max of 1 cup of coffee a day. My struggle right now is all the food sales they're having at work. I've been sitting here sipping my broth and smelling chili and frybread the past two days. I can't close my office door as you must go through my office to reach my boss. I honestly wouldn't mind as much if the people visiting me or my boss didn't bring the food in and tell me how good it is before going 'Oh you're on your liquid diet right now, haha my bad'. I can't even escape at the gym because they're running a lunch event every day for senior citizens, so all I smell there is.. you guessed it. Chili and frybread. My stomach has just been so sad. I'm not hungry per se, but I want to eat I guess? I want to feel solid food. Every time it gets bad I just try to down some more water, but still. How do you deal with it? I went into this liquid diet so confident lol. Embarrassing side question here: how are y'alls bowel movements once you're well into the liquid diet?

Ooh I feel you on that. I don't think I've ever peed so much in my life. Thank you for the info! I did finally get to experience the bowel movement. I wasn't sure if I was going to at all or if it would be difficult form the lack of fiber, or what! I'm definitely staying hydrated. Thank you again!

I haven't experienced hunger pangs at night, fortunately. I'm sorry its been disturbing your sleep! I do have my last shake of the day pretty late, though.

I'm getting gastric bypass on February 13, gonna be a fun valentines lol