on liquid pre op... Im so hungry

[LadyJ314 57]

Ok so im on liquid prw op and im sooo hungry it hurts im at my grandmothers who is preparing christmas dinner i just want to take a bite of something amazing... This is proving to be very difficult for me.

[blueturtle 74]

I am going to start my diet right after Christmas just for this reason!

When is your surgery?

[LadyJ314 57]

Thursday

[SandyM 1,956]

Oh, bless your heart. Keep your eye on the prize. Ask youself which is more important, food or being thin.

[LadyJ314 57]

Being healthy is the most important thing to me... it is just really hard being around all this food...

[SandyM 1,956]

Can you remove yourself from the situation. Sip on something to take your mind off of it. Drink some Protein so at least you can tell yourself that its just in your head.

[LadyJ314 57]

Im leaving tomorrow.... Im just avoiding the food

[hiddnstar 167]

Ok so im on liquid prw op and im sooo hungry it hurts im at my grandmothers who is preparing christmas dinner i just want to take a bite of something amazing... This is proving to be very difficult for me.

I know this part is hard. Some hot Soup might feel comforting on your tummy.

In your post you said you wanted to take a bite of something "amazing". You will be even more amazed at how you look and feel once the weight starts falling off! THAT will knock the socks off any food item that, at this moment, you imagine might be amazing...plus weight loss can be a permanent amazement!! Whereas food needs to be eaten again and again to get that same kind of "amazement" sense.

Something I learned from going thru the pre-op and post-op liquid diet, is to no longer be afraid of being hungry. I hadn't realized I was actually afraid to be hungry -- so first I learned THAT and then I experienced that I could be extremely hungry and nothing bad happened. It was a very valuable lesson for me.

Hang in there!!! Figure out something comforting for yourself -- hot Soup, bundle up in a soft blanket, take a hot quiet bath, help someone you love.

Everyone here who has had weight-loss surgery (and there are a LOT of us!) understands what you're going thru and can sympathize. This phase does not last forever, but is very important for future success.

Best wishes to you!

~hiddn

[LadyJ314 57]

Thank you I really needed that.. And appreciate it.

[blueturtle 74]

What an observation about being afraid to be hungry. I cannot say I have felt actual hunger in a long time. I eat throughout the day. SnacKing On this or that then having lunch. snack when I get home from work, then dinner. I don't actually ever feel hungry. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow, surgery on the 6th. If my pre-op diet experience is anything like most people's on this forum I will be doing some soul searching too. I will have to consider this as well.

I purposely did not take any food home from the holiday bc I'm trying to have all of the more good for me things in the house & the not so good out!

Good Luck on your surgery tomorrow! Keep us posted on how Ur surgery went. I'm so excited for you!!

[LadyJ314 57]

Thank you will do....

[LadyJ314 57]

Im out of surgery in alot of pain especially when taking breathes and to move my body like scooting up in bed or turning. I think most of the pain is from the gas. They gave me pain medacine i will stay overnight and fo home in the morning. Just wanted to give everyone an update.

[blueturtle 74]

Im out of surgery in alot of pain especially when taking breathes and to move my body like scooting up in bed or turning. I think most of the pain is from the gas. They gave me pain medacine i will stay overnight and fo home in the morning. Just wanted to give everyone an updat

Thank you for the update. Glad the surgery went well! Take it easy and relax