I want to EAT!!

[Texasmom65 23]

I'm 9 days post op. I'm only allowed liquids, and I'm going nuts. I just want to eat something. I ate 4 popsicles yesterday because its the closet thing I can eat. I know this is probably just head hunger, but I'm going nuts. I just want to cry.

[CaliforniaJenn 0]

I'm pre-op and I already miss eating. I don't want to stuff my face...I just want to chew something. The good news is that you're 9 days out so you're much closer to eating than I am. Just keep your eyes on the prize.

[mythreechildren2001 7]

I'm 9 days post op. I'm only allowed liquids, and I'm going nuts. I just want to eat something. I ate 4 popsicles yesterday because its the closet thing I can eat. I know this is probably just head hunger, but I'm going nuts. I just want to cry.

I'm so sorry. I can't imagine. I'm 8 days out and I'm already of soft foods. It's so much easier now for me. I don't have that slightly hungry feeling that I had the whole week on liquids. How long before you can advance your diet?

[Texasmom65 23]

I have to stay on liquids until Aug. 1st.

[Becca 108]

YOU CAN DO IT!!!! I drank lots of hot tea and diet hot chocolate which helped. I also cooked some pot roast and had just the gravy from the meat, which I remember tasting so good. I know it is very hard to be on liquids, but you have to protect your new tummy! Trust me, it is all worth it!

[Rev Me Up! 75]

This is the hardest part, but you can do it!!!!!!! The time right after surgery is the hardest, but it will pass and you will be able to eat again. It happens at a different pace for each person, but it will happen.

Hang in there, you are almost done!

[Texasmom65 23]

Thank you everyone for your support. I'm really trying. I don't want my husband coming home to see me stomping my feet in the middle of the floor throwing a fit, crying "I'm Hungry". LOL

[Nancy Rivers 24]

You will do it! I'm sorry you can't have anything more than liquids until August 1. Maybe make a slushy with "larger ice chunks" and chew the ice - that might help.

[my_year2011 0]

I'm 9 days post op. I'm only allowed liquids, and I'm going nuts. I just want to eat something. I ate 4 popsicles yesterday because its the closet thing I can eat. I know this is probably just head hunger, but I'm going nuts. I just want to cry.

I am only on day 6 post op and am on full liquids, Protein shakes, creamed Soups, thinned oatmeal or cream of wheat, ff pudding. Maybe you should try some really thin oatmeal, it made me feel normal again and got to chew something. Good luck!

[optimistic 0]

Try egg drop Soup. When good, it is very flavorful, and I found it very satisfying at first. Also something to chew (egg threads). I drank 3-4 quarts of it before soft foods.

Thank you everyone for your support. I'm really trying. I don't want my husband coming home to see me stomping my feet in the middle of the floor throwing a fit, crying "I'm Hungry". LOL

[complex 0]

I'm 9 days post op. I'm only allowed liquids, and I'm going nuts. I just want to eat something. I ate 4 popsicles yesterday because its the closet thing I can eat. I know this is probably just head hunger, but I'm going nuts. I just want to cry.

You can do it. I was only allowed popcicles for more than 8 weeks. When will you be able to eat? From experience, the idea of eating is much more attractive than actually eating. Remember, once you can eat to go nice and slow and you'll be amazed at how quickly you're full. For me there is a wide disconnect on how I used to eat and how I can now (even though its just Phase III foods so far). Good luck!!!

[taylovesflowers 0]

I KNOW the feeling all to well. I had my surgery Monday, July 18th 2011 and at first it was pretty good with only liquid because I didn't really have any desire to eat but now that I'm a few days in and after seeing all these commercials while I'm "resting" has made things much worse. I was told I could start my puree diet after six days. Put keep your head held high! There was a reason you decided to make this major life change! I don't know about you but I was told I could suck on hard candies that were sugar free. I don't know if that interests you but I know those Werthers hard caramels come in sugar free. I don't know if you had a pre op diet like I did but they had these amazing jellos that had TONS of Protein which will make you seem hungry enough.

I know the pain of head hunger. These pizza commercials will be the death of me. But we are strong, beautiful women. We can get through this.

All my love

& Support!

Taylor

I'm 9 days post op. I'm only allowed liquids, and I'm going nuts. I just want to eat something. I ate 4 popsicles yesterday because its the closet thing I can eat. I know this is probably just head hunger, but I'm going nuts. I just want to cry.

[sugarmamma7 2]

So sorry sweetie I think I would be going crazy! Hopefully you can find something to do that you are passionate about to keep your mind off of food. Crazy thing to be able to do when before that is all we were thinking about Hope it gets better for you sending hugs and prayers your way....

[kemo46 82]

Look at it this way, that first bite of that scambled egg ( when you get to have it) will be like heaven. To this day, or since I was able to get on solid foods, that is the most satisfying food. That was the first non-liquid I was able to have and I was so looking forward to it. The one thing that you will notice are the foods you have been craving since you have been on your liquid diet are just not satisfying anymore. Anything sweet, bread, Pasta, pizza or anything heavy, they are just not the same anymore. I did not think I would ever not want pasta. I have eaten more chicken and turkey the last few weeks than I have in my life. Hang in there, your liquid diet is almost over and you will see what I am talking about, your cravings will change. Let us know how that egg is once you can eat.