Im Losing It... Mentally

[Nevara 26]

Ok, need support, and LOTS of it.

I am losing my mind about food. I'm on the preop diet, one week down, one to go. Banding Nov. 5.

My hubby held me while I cried like a little girl about not being able to just eat ... Insert foods here....

I just started my time of the month and I feel totally out of control all of a sudden, whereas I was fine the first week.

I can't even explain how strong the pull is.

But then I ate my Calcium supllement via five and it tasted like a tootsie roll and it calmed the beast. Weird right?

I think I would be fine if it wasn't that time of the month. But I feel like I'm losing my mind.

I need to hear all the reasons why this surgery is going to change YOUR life and why it's worth it for YOU.

It will be encouraging I think to hear why y'all are motivated right now.

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 255/goal 165.

[MiniMi 1,468]

1) you are feeling normal feelings

2) I can't have my cake and eat it too! Or I don't get to be skinny confident and healthy AND eat like usually do.

3) banded 10/5 down 27 lbs.

4) I was thrown a lifeline out of misery. How can I possibly not embrace it?

What I did when I was preop and feeling crappy like you is I ATE THE COOKIE! One cookie not a whole batch. I didn't feel guilt I didn't beat myself up. I simply got on with it.

Someone posted once that the band works if you get out of its way and let it do its job. That struck a cord with me. I just took a deep breath and relaxed. Distracted myself and worked with the band. I don't say I CAN'T HAVE I say I can't have NOW.

you will do great! Believe in yourself and don't cut yourself short.

[tanomano 4]

I had the same feeling while on the pre op diet. I did cheat and pig out one day and that actually helped. I still lost the weight and the surgery went fine so don't feel down , everything works out eventually

[Nevara 26]

Thanks y'all. I cheat with extra veggies. I guess that's not as bad as pizza. But I know I'm going to raid the cupboards if I don't munch five more baby carrots than recommended. I think the most I've gone over is 100 cals. And always on veggies or Protein.

I just feel bad about it.

But then there is a part of me that is SO proud of myself for getting through my time of the month without bingeing like I always do. And for eating CARROTS instead of Pasta. Or cake. Etc.

Doing a bit better now.

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 255/goal 165.

[Darbyjack 5]

The 2 weeks is rough for sure, YOU WILL GET THRU IT. When I got the desperation, I had boiled eggs, and small can's of chicken. HELPED SO MUCH. But, we had a bon fire we went to during that time frame, and I actually....licked a rib HAHA and it cured this beast of an appetite.

It' s hard, but so worth it. I lost 20 lbs during the 2 wks prep, and 35 total. Just keep the end goal in site. And, LICK something if ya need to ! LOL

GOOD LUCK pam

[kyrasgrandma 228]

I had exactly the same feelings on day 5 and day 10 of my pre op and yes I did cheat. I have to admit I slept so well those nights after having some real food in my stomach. I had 1/2 cup of chili each time that my husband had frozen in portions for me for my pureed stage. He was away and I couldnt handle it.

It didnt affect my surgery at all.

The pre op diet will be a thing of the past soon and it will all be worth it.

Lots of hugs coming your way.

[beth1101 1]

Ok' date=' need support, and LOTS of it.

I am losing my mind about food. I'm on the preop diet, one week down, one to go. Banding Nov. 5.

My hubby held me while I cried like a little girl about not being able to just eat ... Insert foods here....

I just started my time of the month and I feel totally out of control all of a sudden, whereas I was fine the first week.

I can't even explain how strong the pull is.

But then I ate my Calcium supllement via five and it tasted like a tootsie roll and it calmed the beast. Weird right?

I think I would be fine if it wasn't that time of the month. But I feel like I'm losing my mind.

I need to hear all the reasons why this surgery is going to change YOUR life and why it's worth it for YOU.

It will be encouraging I think to hear why y'all are motivated right now.

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 255/goal 165.[/quote']

I can totally relate! I just had a mini breakdown last night and was crying to my husband all night about the same exact thing! I'm getting banded this Thursday (11/1) and really starting to get scared and wonder if it's the right decision. I think when you take something away that has been soothing you for so long (food), you feel empty with nothing to replace it. I've recently started meditating and doing breathing exercises and I've really been surprised at how much it is helping! I can't wait to lose some of this weight so that I can start doing yoga too!

Hang in there, it will get better soon!

[bamagirl2012 34]

The weekend was the worst for me. I was home more and it was football season in Alabama. I was around so much food. O thought the 2 weeks would never end. When it got doen to my last few days I counted meals left. Lol. You will get thru it. I am 7 weeks post op now. Good luck

[thinkt2013 74]

I could have written this. It is day 6 for me and yesterday and today are so rough. I am on the strictest all liquid diet, and it is rough. I keep telling myself i can do this and i am about halfway done with the preop diet, but i would kill for some food. Not giving in, but ive cried. Lol

[megamomnj 334]

I am tearing up as I type this. I am on Day 7 of my pre-op diet of only Protein shakes, broth, and sf Popsicles. On top of it, I have a cold and it is that time of the month. I am not hungry but really just want to eat something!

And it looks like I am going to be in the house for a couple of days with the kids while my husband is at work....NJ is going to get walloped by Hurricane Sandy.

Losing my sanity!!

[amclapp 8]

To Nevara: I'm on the pre-op diet and i make a wonderful meal....i took a can of low sodium stewed tomatoes then i added some low sodium chicken broth

[amclapp 8]

Boil this and add pepper and herbs and strain this and enjoy it's delicious!! :-)

[FallonB 102]

My daughter is my motivation. I want to be around to see her grow. Period. The Pre-Op diet was miserable for me but I just kept busy and tried my best to not think about it! I wish you the best of luck! That proud feeling that you get when you do something good, I got that when I finally made it through the pre op and surgery - amazing feeling!, now I'm 16 days out and I'm on mushies. I haven't really craved anything but a salad, LOL, ahh, I'd loveeeee a salad! We're all here for your support. =) You can do it! <3

If you have My Fitness Pal, add me, FallonB is my username! It's great for me! I love and need the accountability!

[amclapp 8]

My son was mine too...i want him to know that i am going to be.around for a long time

[Nevara 26]

I just want to tell y'all to hang in there. It got better for me.

I ate a Calcium supplement (viactive) and it cured my need to eat something sweet. It was amazing!!

To those of you only on liquids, it sounds like there might be some recipes for broth stuff that you can find on MY Fitness Pal and around here.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one having a rough time. No one told me about the rough diet "hump" halfway point!

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 255/goal 165.