Last day and obsessing...

[allyray 108]

Today is the last day before I start my 2 week preop diet and I can't stop obsessing about what I'm going to eat today. I have been so diligent with my diet these last few months (even losing some weight unintentionally) but can't seem to fight off that feeling that I need to eat all these things today because I won't be eating them for a long time, etc... Anyone go through this before you started your liquid diet?

[able2cope 193]

I think its natural enough for your mind to be going haywire like that and wanting all the goodies that you won't have for quite some time, if ever again - for me, my 'last meal' was macaroni cheese... always been my favourite and probably my downfall.

If its playing on your mind so much - have a little bit of what your fancy... then set your mind straight that thats the line drawn under the 'old you' and you will be having a fresh start from tomorrow onwards - no excuses.. better that than not giving in to your desires and it being on your mind for the next however long and you feeling cheated..

[amacox 25]

I had papadeaux the day before my 2 week liquid diet. Funny story, I couldn't even finish 1/4 of my food. I just couldn't handle the fried stuff after limited amounts for 3+ months. My husband finished my food and I felt pretty good when I left there

[allyray 108]

Funny thing is, as the day has gone by, it doesn't seem that important to me now. Making homemade pizza and not even feeling very hungry. I have too been carefully watching what I'm eating.

Thanks for replying. You all are so helpful on here!!!

[jennyhurt3 3]

I was the same way! I started mine on wednesday. Thankfully I haven't had any headaches and it's been fairly smooth. I lost 8 lbs the first day! Drink LOTS of Water (my Dr allows sugar free crystal lite) and that will help keep you full. The hardest part for me is avoiding situations where I can eat out or be around people eating junk. Good luck!

[allyray 108]

Jennyhurt, when is your surgery? Mine is June 8th

[kraface 1]

I've been obsessed with not only my "last meal" but just any meal I may not be able to have again. My mom had the rny 10 years ago and never wanted/tolerated beef or poultry ever again. All my cravings have been like really bad things so I've been having them in tiny amounts over the past 6 months of my journey. I just finished all my requirements a week ago, now I'm just waiting to schedule my last appt with my surgeon. I think it's normal to bug out a little about this. Just a form of anxiety ya know?

[JCP 619]

Yes, I counted down and had a food funeral with my favorites before my pre-op. Looking back, I find it hard to understand that control food had over me but I guess it was not a surprise I felt that way. But the great news is, food is only fuel to me now. That monkey is off my back forever. Best wishes to you.

[GinaSq 11]

Today is the last day before I start my 2 week preop diet and I can't stop obsessing about what I'm going to eat today. I have been so diligent with my diet these last few months (even losing some weight unintentionally) but can't seem to fight off that feeling that I need to eat all these things today because I won't be eating them for a long time, etc... Anyone go through this before you started your liquid diet?

I know some may say what I did was bad, but for about 2 weeks before my preop diet, I ate what I wanted (within reason). I did cut down portion size tremendously but if I wanted pizza, hot dog, pork chops, mac and cheese or whatever, I ate some. Just had small portions. I'm now on Day 8 of my preop liquid diet and I really think it helped me. Today, I would really love just one or two bites of real food but I'm sticking to the liquid diet. It's really not so much the craving for food for me as the "taste" of something other than a Protein drink, chicken broth, or flavored Water that I'm craving. Good luck with your preop diet. My surgery is scheduled for June 1st and I'm already looking forward to the middle of July when I'll finally be able to have a few bites of salmon or scrambled egg!