HELP PLEASE

[irisheyesrsmylng 1 14]

My surgery is scheduled for6/ 11. I dont have a preop diet well just 2 Protein Shakes and a piece of Protein for dinner

My problem is that I eat at work(I work at a private house)

I dont know if its a shame thing I wont eat their food, (they said I am welcome to anything)when they're around. It's usually just a few Cookies

Im to the point I didnt go to work today because I didnt want to deal with this.

I dont bring any junk home so this is the problem-at worjlk

Im feeling depressed about the surgery I keep saying im going to do it

I just dont know how to deal with work.

Im seeing a therapist doing food journal, and emotion diary.

Can anyone help?

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Have your Protein Shakes at work and figure out what you can have at home. Easy-peasy. Let go of the cookies! Do not make this harder than it is. Supplement with SF popsicles and broth at home. Drink Crystal Light (Peach Tea is Yum!) by the gallon. June is almost here and you can so do this!!!!!!!!

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

I don't understand what the problem is, honey?

Can you give us a bit more information?

If you don't want to eat at the private house, do as Linda says? Bring your own food - Protein shakes and maybe some deli meat?

Tell us a bit more and maybe we can help you better? x

[irisheyesrsmylng 1 14]

Thanks girls I guess I have anxiety I cant do it.'.im having a healthy dinner and going to the gym this evening

I just have to keep saying it's not my food!

[woo woo 872]

Many people work in offices where food and Snacks are plentiful as well and are very successful. You can do this!

As others have said, bring your own food and shakes, Snacks and drinks. Don't let yourself get caught at work with nothing to eat or drink that is on plan.

Edited May 28, 2014 by woo woo

[katesuccess 990]

I'm in a business where people want to invite me over, and then expect me to eat or try whatever they serve - it's nerve wracking and so right now (4 weeks post op) I'm just dodging the invites and declining food saying things like "I just ate" or "Not on my food plan - but thanks," etc.It sounds like you're feeling tempted by what's there and encouraged to eat it - so hard, I know!

So here's my suggestions:

Chew sugarfree gum (if you can stand it - I can't) or keep SF mints in your pocket so that your mouth isn't watering for the foods like Cookies. Cookies do NOT taste good with gum in your mouth for example.

Keep hand lotion going - you won't want to touch food with something fragrant and lotion-like on your hands, and it'll give you that nano-second pause to reconsider if you really truly need to eat whatever it is.

Put lisptick on - same reasons as above. Remember this is temporary, and after the surgery most of us aren't feeling so much driven to eat and snack right away. It's been long enough for me that it feels like i'm starting to break the cycle.

Keep herb tea (only really good stuff!) in your pockets so you have an alternative close to hand for something that DOES taste good.

And like everyone else says, bring your own stuff to work. Even divide your shakes in half to give you more meal-breaks to enjoy them. And if they aren't tasty enough to enjoy them, order different ones. I love Unury, for example.

Make small goals - "I can get to two hours without indulging" or I can get to lunch without a cookie" or "I can walk through that room and PAST that plate!" and then mentally pat yourself on the back for it.

Good luck on this - you can do it. Really!

[irisheyesrsmylng 1 14]

Thank you sooo much for the support and suggestions!! Greatly appreciated!

[LynnRinKY 15]

I think you hit a panic moment but don't let it sink you. You are still pre-op. If you ate a couple of Cookies at their house it's truly not a huge deal considering you seem to be managing to keep all else on track, including exercise. This doesn't mean you will be a failure post-op. Remember, post-op you'll have the small stomach and appetite on your side. Plus, even then, there is a company www.protifoods.com that actually sell cookies. There are different types but they are around 90 calories, 1 gm fat, 4 carbs and 15 gm of Protein. You could have 1 in an "emergency". Heck, they have a pizza, Soups, etc. for those moments. The world is changing...there are tons of support options to help us! Hang in there

[irisheyesrsmylng 1 14]

Thank you, lynn ill look into that...

I need to have a confidence chat with myself lol

Thanks again

My cookie alternative

[irisheyesrsmylng 1 14]

Im at work trying the new suggestions I got here. I brought good food, and gum

I also changed my attitude.

Cookies you dont make me!

I can do this!

Thanks all

[LynnRinKY 15]

Yes, you can!

[irisheyesrsmylng 1 14]

Thanks so much Lynn! :-)