Pre-op food

[italianmomma 23]

Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I'm still at my first surgeon appt. Waiting now for nutrition and psych appt. In April. My second surgeon appt is May 1. I'm thinking about my sleeve a lot, I'm worry about missing food. I'm eating a lot of food, more then usual thinking I will not be able to eat those things anymore. Is this normal? I'm feeling emotional about not be able to eat all the food I love.

[Jmcp 14]

Tell me about it!!! I had a breakdown last night thinking about never eating a full slice of pie that I haven't had in 20 yrs!!! But someone said think about being satisfied with one mouthful instead of a full slice. We base so much socializing around food. I'm looking forward to being the person not looking for pizza at 12am at game night. It's going to be hard but well worth it in the end.

[Stacilyn 7]

I still have one more visit to go until it gets sent off to my insurance. I have a lot of questions going through my mind. I have thought about the foods as well. I like the idea about satisfying my taste buds with one bite. yummmm

[Seela 1,187]

Pre op was truly one of the most confusing and difficult times of my life. Thank God it's short lived. About a month post op, once you start eating more "normal" foods again, you'll begin to understand what a truly wonderful gift you've given yourself.

[katesuccess 990]

I'm also still preop, and was feeling those same worries about never having the pleasure of certain eating habits again. But honestly that started to really fade as i read more and more of the success stories and people's responses on this site, as they found they didn't crave or miss those things as much as they thought they would, AND how much other pleasures overcame that, like crossing one's legs, hiking, biking, knees that don't ache, etc. I'm looking forward to those changes, even if there will be some grieving over the place food has (sadly) filled in my life. Hang in there, and keep reading from other posts on the topic.

[Seela 1,187]

I'm also still preop, and was feeling those same worries about never having the pleasure of certain eating habits again. But honestly that started to really fade as i read more and more of the success stories and people's responses on this site, as they found they didn't crave or miss those things as much as they thought they would, AND how much other pleasures overcame that, like crossing one's legs, hiking, biking, knees that don't ache, etc. I'm looking forward to those changes, even if there will be some grieving over the place food has (sadly) filled in my life. Hang in there, and keep reading from other posts on the topic.

Very well said and very true

[Cairobat 52]

When I read my doctor's pre-op diet, I was traumatised! I didn't think I could possibly live on 1200 calorties of healthy food per day. I was depressed at the thought of going through the day feeling hungry and deprived. But then I went ahead and tried the diet, with the presumption of failure already in place. And you know what? It wasn't so bad. A little over two weeks into it, and I'm feeling really good and far more energetic than I have in a while. And I don't even eat the full allowance of food. I completely surprised myself! And I bet you will, too!

[Molly2180 8]

I had to do 1000 calories pre op. It was tough but worth it. I recommend drinking a lot of Water and keeping water based veggies on hand! You'll be so proud with the weight you lose. It makes the transition after surgery a little easier on the mind. I'm only 11 days post post op and I can really see how much of the food thing is in my head. I don't feel hungry but I want food. It's taking all I can to be mindful of that and keep following the required full liquid and Protein diet.

You can do it!

[pinky4652 38]

pre-op sucks im 3 days into my 2 week 1200 cal. diet ive learned there so much healthier choices out there and learned how to cook a whole meal under 400 cal. which is suprising to me .... however my mind is driving me insane at work i have a desk job in which i use to have a drawer full of goodies just waiting for me so hardest part for me is to be at work and cannot eat.... i am excited for my surgery all my appointments are done and surgery is april 2nd..... good luck to you all ....

[Cairobat 52]

I am just the opposite, Pinky! At work, I can just focus on work and stay busy. When I get home, I have time on my hands and boredom leads to the munchies! So far, I have resisted - but my willpower is tested. It gets a little easier every day, though. I'm hoping that what is willpower today will be habit down the road.

Edited March 21, 2014 by Cairobat