Questions About Cravings

[Sunnybaby 95]

I have a couple of questions. During the pre-op phase, did anyone have strong cravings? How did you handle them?

I have read a lot that the majority of people were on a 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I am on a pre-op diet as well but it is food not liquid only. It is very restrictive with certain foods at certain times and everything has to be weighed out, etc. I have been having these strong cravings for things, random foods. I am having a hard time taming these cravings and last night was the first night I didn't give in to them (which I am proud of). These cravings come randomly and are for food I don't eat everyday but it's like all of a sudden I want it and I want it so so SO bad!

[mollz007 60]

Good for you for not giving in! I was on a liquid diet for a week and it sucked. It gets easier as time goes on. I had a huge craving for Chinese food, lol. We actually went to a Chinese restaurant when I was on the liquid diet and I just had egg drop Soup, but it was hard! I don't know why I did that to myself LOL. Trust me, it will be worth it though! In my opinion, this is the hardest part! Good luck!