This Definitely Is Mind Over Matter

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

On day 3 of 15 of my preop diet and I haven't really been hungry. I have a shake about every 3 hours and maybe some Jello or broth and lots of Water.

But my damn brain wants to eat! I've been at work thinking about bad foods but I'm. Other hungry.

I know I can do this... Does it get easier?

[jsunflower2001 29]

I am on day one. My surgery date is December 11 and its going to be a long two weeks! Just use will power and think of the rewards this stage will bring us!

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I have done a 30 day juice fast in the past, and also I've done a VLCD (high Protein liquid diet). Once you reach about day four or five the hunger goes away. You'll still have occasional cravings and mental hunger but there isn't any physical hunger after day 4 or 5.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

preop diet haven't been hungry. damn brain wants to eat! thinking about bad foods but I'm. "not" hungry.I know I can do this... Does it get easier?

ShrinkyDinkMe22

congrats on getting through the 1rst tough days of pre-op!!!!

you are doing great with your food plan - drinking Protein shades, Jello, broth and plenty of Water - you will lose weight helping towards your WLS

more importantly - getting ready for your new eating patterns right after WLS - always drinking et al - way to go!!!!

mind does play tricks on you pre-sugery - it says "come on, you can eat this chocolate cake, and those Cookies, I won't tell"

no, no, no - its the devil speaking. you know your not hungry, don't listen to those "noises"

i think part of the head game is because you know that you really "can" eat those "nasty" foods - but you know that overdueing is not the way to go - and you are wisely prepping yourself for post WLS - head hunger???knock it off

after surgery, once you can eat, you are not "capable" due to your new and improved small tummy to eat much - you might still struggle with head hunger though - common dilema

not going to tell you that you won't ever have to deal with head hunger - hopefully it will subside especially with your hard work - you will attain your goal - get new great weight and tell head hunger where to go

.

good luck bud

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

ShrinkyDinkMe22

congrats on getting through the 1rst tough days of pre-op!!!!

you are doing great with your food plan - drinking Protein shades' date=' Jello, broth and plenty of Water - you will lose weight helping towards your WLS

more importantly - getting ready for your new eating patterns right after WLS - always drinking et al - way to go!!!!

mind does play tricks on you pre-sugery - it says "come on, you can eat this chocolate cake, and those Cookies, I won't tell"

no, no, no - its the devil speaking. you know your not hungry, don't listen to those "noises"

i think part of the head game is because you know that you really "can" eat those "nasty" foods - but you know that overdueing is not the way to go - and you are wisely prepping yourself for post WLS - head hunger???knock it off :D

after surgery, once you can eat, you are not "capable" due to your new and improved small tummy to eat much - you might still struggle with head hunger though - common dilema

not going to tell you that you won't ever have to deal with head hunger - hopefully it will subside especially with your hard work - you will attain your goal - get new great weight and tell head hunger where to go

.

good luck bud [/quote']

Thanks!

I actually feel really good. Had a bit of a hard time last night but I did good. Got into a pair of pants today that I have not worn since before I had my daughter. She is almost 3

[Kate27 34]

I am with you. I have been struggling through this pre-op diet. I feel week and dizzy. I have been getting plenty of liquid. So I am guessing it's carb withdraw. I went through this when I was on Atkins the first few days. But the differnece was I WASNT hungry!

It's nice to know I am not alone in this.

I have been heating up chicken broth and adding some seasoning to make it seem like Soup. Also adding ice to drinks to chew on something. Sucking on sugar-free candy too.Trying to keep my mind off the hunger but it's hard.

Good luck and know I'm there with you!

[Donny 270]

My best reccomendation would be to channel those demons now if you can. Because you will have another 2-3 weeks of that diet after surgery too. It is a struggle but the more you can get your mind right now the easier the whole process will be. I worked very hard the 3 mo. Before surgery to get accustomed to the post op diets and have never struggled with regret or depression. This is the hardest part of surgery IMHO and if you can conquer it the rest will be smoothish. Water is super important and it gets way easier as the days move on!

[bee30 1]

Im week into my surgery i been really feeling sick and have no energy. This head hunger is crazy i been cheating almost everyday i lost some weight but i just hope it's enough for surgery 12/4

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

Im week into my surgery i been really feeling sick and have no energy. This head hunger is crazy i been cheating almost everyday i lost some weight but i just hope it's enough for surgery 12/4

Sorry your having a hard time. What I keep telling myself is that losing this weight prior to going under makes it that much better for my recovery and for my liver. I just found out I have a fatty liver which I am sure most of us do. I'm trying to do what I can to help it shrink and get healthy. I wish you strength. PM if you want to chat are you on our December fb group?

[skinnyjenn 20]

I'm on day 1 of the diet and I feel like I'm going to go crazy! lol... I keep thinking of bad foods too. This is so hard but I just keep thinking of the benefits I'm going to have afterwards!

[bee30 1]

Surgery in three more days why. The liquid diet was hard but i tried hard to sip lol the right thing. 12/4 here i come.