Head Hunger-Help

[donna12 742]

4 days in to my pre-op diet and I'm craving all my fav foods. Just wanting to eat, ANYTHING! I think I could eat a grilled rat, lol. My Protein Shakes are filling me up and I'm not hungry it's just that I'm craving food. Got 10 more days to go. How you get over the head hunger?

[Scooby_Who 5]

I just tried to keep busy by doing things that I thought would help me post-op, like cleaning house, organizing, looking at recipes for thin/non-chunky Soups, etc. I also tried to spend a lot of time outdoors but had to be kind of careful because I was very light-headed during that liquid diet phase. Oh, and I ate more SF Popsicles and SF Jello than I'd ever eaten in my life! Hang in there - you can do it.

[Scooby_Who 5]

Just thought of something else - I spent a lot of time surfing the net looking at clothes at Macy's, White House Black Market, Victorias Secret, etc - trying to keep my eyes on the prize!!!

[Greyhounds&I 4]

That's great! I've always loved looking at the clothing in White House Black Market but I've never been able to fit in any of them.

[donna12 742]

Oh I'm in trouble with White House Black Market,oohlala. Eye on the prize!!! Yes I've been very dizzy and light headed as well. As a matter of fact, the first night I almost passed out, fell back onto my sofa when I got up and then fell to the floor. I was shaking all over, it was an awful feeling. I have felt like that a couple of other times so my mom has been helping me out some. Yes about the sf popsicles and Jello. I really didn't used to like Jello but now, OMG, love it!!! ha ha ha

Thanks guys, ur the best.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

hang in there donna. i am on day 11 for all liquid. its def (head hunger).

just drink some cold Water and think of the prize you are heading for. its what i am doing. you are doing so well. congrats

[Sojourner 2,446]

Well, all of the drawers and closets in the house are cleaned out and reorganized, if that gives you any idea of how I managed to go the distance through my liquid diet...

Seriously though, distraction of your thoughts, staying busy with a project you are interested in, and drinking the free fluids you need to stay properly hydrated, in addition to your Protein shakes are all very helpful to manage hunger.

Best wishes to you as you continue on your journey!