Fearing the Hunger Monster

[Andrew318 17]

I am about a month away from surgery (May 4th) and as I am contemplating the pre and post op diet, my biggest fear is the hunger monster. I can diet and control my food intake for a period of time, but eventually the hunger gets to me and I totally binge. I am very afraid of this and am wondering what you have done or are doing to control the hunger?

[recordsmom 52]

I am on what I call my pre, pre-op diet. I have a Glucerna shake for Breakfast, a Glucerna shake for lunch, and a small sensible meal for dinner (4 oz Protein, 2 starches, 1 fruit, 2 vegs). I will follow that plan for another week, then start the pre-op diet for 2 weeks. What I've been doing when I feel hungry between meals is drink Water. :/ Not very exciting I know, but effective. In the evening when I want something sweet, I've been drinking Water with some crystal light. It helps curb that sweet craving and fills me up some.

[Andrew318 17]

Recordsmom...I am very impressed you are already beginning to follow the pre op diet. I thought I would start on April 1st as my "Giving up Soda" Day. I drink a ton of Coke Zero and Diet Mtn Dew, so it's going to be hard to give it up. Like you, Water is going to be my go to drink. Thanks for the kind thoughts!

[recordsmom 52]

Well, don't be too impressed I'm doing it on the instructions of my NUT. The surgeon wants me to loose 10 more lbs before surgery. I cut way back on sodas a few years ago when a cardiologist told me that carbonated drinks are hard on your system. Good luck to you. It's not easy!

[MsAlaineus 63]

Recordsmom,

Thats a genius idea!!!! Thank you for sharing! I think this is the answer to the problem I've been having!