Post Op hunger! I'm feeling like a failure! Help

[sheritaRN 1]

I am having a difficult time not wanting to at least taste everything I see on tv or that the people are eating in my house. I did really well with my preop diet but my mentality had me in tears because I feel so left out at meal time. I'll be one week post op May 27 and I wanna eat. What helped you when you felt weak?

[Arts137 1,811]

I am coming right behind you...

So, Sherita, what would you do if this guy you REALLY LIKED a LOT for a LONG time, and you finally kicked outa your house after he was mean and wrong to you for years, tried to come back?

You wand that BAS&^%d back?

No. Keep him out. Food's been no good for us. Fight, it get's easier... but only if you fight now.

[sheritaRN 1]

Great analogy, I must be a glutton for punishment! I'm really trying, but I'm sure it's going to get harder before it gets easier.

[DayByDay 123]

I am having a difficult time not wanting to at least taste everything I see on tv or that the people are eating in my house. I did really well with my preop diet but my mentality had me in tears because I feel so left out at meal time. I'll be one week post op May 27 and I wanna eat. What helped you when you felt weak?

Focus on your Water. Most of the time when we want food what we really need is water. If you sick of water try Unjury chicken Soup. It helps me through the rough Patches and it really does taste good. Your at the tough part, once you start on solid food it gets better. Just keep it up. You can get through this. I hope this helps.

[Healthiernewme 81]

Water and delicious Soups helped me the most.

[sheritaRN 1]

Thanks everything helps, I'm going to use the broth and make sure it's seasoned. Thanks again

[jacquelynn.mclean 103]

sugar free Popsicles were there there for me on my days where I was weakest. Feels like chewing, but it helps to get my liquids in.

[cinward2001 141]

For me, it helps to make a plan. For example, one night, I had a small snack cup pudding. Throughout the day, when I felt "deprived," I just told myself I was having that pudding later. On Thursday, I told myself I was going to Starbucks for a skinny latte on Friday...made it easier to do well on Thurs because I had that "treat" planned.

Other than that, I'm trying to stay busy. Since we've been home, I've had a ton of work to do to get caught up, but we've also cleaned the garage and other stuff...just to be away from the food and out of the house helps.

[sheritaRN 1]

I've got some sugar free popsicles too as for being busy around the house, I've got people who have to do that. I'm so busy at work that I'm trying to relax until I go back next week. Thanks