Mourning the loss of food

[lizajane2000 1]

Having one of those days where I think I am actually mourning the loss of food especially since I have been on Nutrimed since Monday. I begin to actually get jealous of everybody who can eat normal food. I know it sounds petty, but those thoughts have gone through my head right now. I think it is because I have to deal with my feelings and thoughts without the help of food. A big lesson to learn. I know with the Lord's help, I know I can make it through this. Anybody having those same thougths.

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[Becca 108]

You can do it! Hugs!

[FitatFifty 11]

Having one of those days where I think I am actually mourning the loss of food especially since I have been on Nutrimed since Monday. I begin to actually get jealous of everybody who can eat normal food. I know it sounds petty, but those thoughts have gone through my head right now. I think it is because I have to deal with my feelings and thoughts without the help of food. A big lesson to learn. I know with the Lord's help, I know I can make it through this. Anybody having those same thougths.

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Hang in there and remember it's only gone momentarily...You won't believe how good an egg can taste!!!

[sleeveorbust 11]

hang in there girl!!!!... enjoy the process and remember how hard you worked to get to the point where you can introduce food back into your system!

[LowCho 1]

You've only been on nutrimed for a few days ... it does get easier ... you can do this!!!

[Corliss 0]

It is great not to be ruled by food. When I am really enjoying something it makes me mad when my belly can't eat all my head wants! If I eat really slow it helps me feel better satisfied.

Corliss

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

It's a lot easier after surgery, trust me.

[laylasmojo 10]

I am almost in he same shoes you are I have one more day of normal food then I go to the 10 day liver reduction diet of 4 shakes and a bowl of lettuce with lemon juice on it which scares me more then the surgey it self but we can do it!!!!! We just have to remember why we are doing this. Oh and if it makes you feel better at least you get get away from the food you cant eat I am a chef so I am surounded with food for at least ten hours a day, I have allready warned my employees that I will prolly be grumpy for those ten days and I apologized in advance for my short temper

[Cleosan52 6]

Your almost there, you can do this. Just think this time next year you can eat anything you want. It will just be a couple of oz. And you will feel like you ate a feast

[vicki s 146]

I am almost in he same shoes you are I have one more day of normal food then I go to the 10 day liver reduction diet of 4 shakes and a bowl of lettuce with lemon juice on it which scares me more then the surgey it self but we can do it!!!!! We just have to remember why we are doing this. Oh and if it makes you feel better at least you get get away from the food you cant eat I am a chef so I am surounded with food for at least ten hours a day, I have allready warned my employees that I will prolly be grumpy for those ten days and I apologized in advance for my short temper

dear lay, i was just reading your post and have a question, i am having my sleeve surg on november 1st, and i have had the lapband for 21/2 yrs and a revision of the sleeve back in march, so, i did the liver reduction diet for two weeks prior to the band, but when the doc scheduled me for the sleeve, he never mentioned the diet again. i was wondering what your diet consists of and for how long, because besides wanting to shrink my liver, i need to detox from the sugar..thanks for listening and ill wait for your reply.....i am sooooooooooo scared, how do u feel about your upcoming surg.?

PS what is nutrimed?

[laylasmojo 10]

dear lay, i was just reading your post and have a question, i am having my sleeve surg on november 1st, and i have had the lapband for 21/2 yrs and a revision of the sleeve back in march, so, i did the liver reduction diet for two weeks prior to the band, but when the doc scheduled me for the sleeve, he never mentioned the diet again. i was wondering what your diet consists of and for how long, because besides wanting to shrink my liver, i need to detox from the sugar..thanks for listening and ill wait for your reply.....i am sooooooooooo scared, how do u feel about your upcoming surg.?

PS what is nutrimed?

My doc had me start ten days before surgery and for those ten days I am only alound to have four low carb protien shakes and one bowl of lettuce with a few low carb veggies with lemon juice no corn Beans meat cheese or guacamole.

I start this diet tomorrow and it kinda worries me but I am sure I will get through it. Only recently have I started getting abit nervious and started getting the what am I doing thoughts but I think that is totaly normal and then 30 seconds later I am super excited and cant wait to get it done, just a complete wirl wind of emotions!!! Well good luck on your revision just think you have that fact that this is not your first WLS and you know kinda what to expect.

[M2G 1,836]

I think I will be mourning the loss too! I only have to do 24 hour pre-op diet, but just the general overall loss of food as my friend. I think that is pretty normal feeling. Not sure how I will deal without food as my friend, but I'm ready to learn!!!

[vicki s 146]

My doc had me start ten days before surgery and for those ten days I am only alound to have four low carb protien shakes and one bowl of lettuce with a few low carb veggies with lemon juice no corn Beans meat cheese or guacamole.

I start this diet tomorrow and it kinda worries me but I am sure I will get through it. Only recently have I started getting abit nervious and started getting the what am I doing thoughts but I think that is totaly normal and then 30 seconds later I am super excited and cant wait to get it done, just a complete wirl wind of emotions!!! Well good luck on your revision just think you have that fact that this is not your first WLS and you know kinda what to expect.

thanks for your reply and good luck on your up and coming surg. i only had to do 2 wks of south beach for the band and my friend who had to have her surg. done on an emergency because her band slipped didnt do any pre dieting so i guess as long as we dont do heavy carbs our liver will shrink...thanks again for your help , i will look forward to seeing your posts after the surg...good luck vicki

[vicki s 146]

Having one of those days where I think I am actually mourning the loss of food especially since I have been on Nutrimed since Monday. I begin to actually get jealous of everybody who can eat normal food. I know it sounds petty, but those thoughts have gone through my head right now. I think it is because I have to deal with my feelings and thoughts without the help of food. A big lesson to learn. I know with the Lord's help, I know I can make it through this. Anybody having those same thougths.

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Hi liz, what is nutrimed, i have seen it on this site before, but never heard of it? ty vicki

[lizajane2000 1]

Hi liz, what is nutrimed, i have seen it on this site before, but never heard of it? ty vicki

Nutrimed is the preop diet that my surgeon put me on. It is puddings, shakes and other things that have Protein in them. It is pretty hard, but I also know that the liquid preop diet is not fun either. Hope that helps you know. If you want to know more here is a website http://www.robard.com/ProgramsProducts/NutriMed.aspx.

Lisa