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So its only 3 days til my surgery I'm excited scared stress just everything but I am starving this diet is killing me ! I had two Protein shakes earlier and just ate a Protein Bar and broth hoping it would curve my hunger but NOTHING ! I asked my friends if could have wheat bagel or maybe an egg but one of them said no the other one ignored me .. I just feel like I'm dying I'm sooo hungry any suggestions ? Should I just go to sleep or the gym ? Every time I go to the gym though I feel like I'm going to pass out . IJDK ! ????

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you can do this. start counting off the hours, if you need to sleep then sleep. The immediate post op period was the most difficult for me because of full liquids. it will be worth it.

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Are you drinking a lot of Water? Try drinking more. I agree that you could try to do something to distract yourself.

Try taking a bath or shower, taking a walk, coloring in a coloring book, cleaning the bathroom, knitting or crocheting. Basically, something to keep your hands busy.

Are you allowed sugar-free Popsicles? An extra Protein shake?

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Yup. It's hard. But it's worth it.

FWIW, physical hunger subsides, it comes and goes. Head hunger, on the other hand, does a number on your head. That's what this sounds like to me.

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Try a sugar free popsicle if allowed. Or you can even chew on ice. Or honestly, I just had to go to bed and shut the door and go to sleep a few times. You are almost there! You can do it! (But just know that many of us agree that it is a VERY tough time!)

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Are you on a liquid pre-op?

Maybe it's time just to "deal", put your big girl panties on and do whatever you can do to get distracted. --Maybe get your information out and read and reread it--grasping every little bit of informational gem you can find. --maybe go through new and old posts on here to see how others made it through this tough spot.--maybe watch a movie.

You can do this!! You are soooo close. Don't blow it now, friend. You're worth this.

I'll send up "anti-hunger" prayers for you. :)

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Thank you alllll sooooo much !! This site has really held my hand through this its been tough . but I appreciate Al the support you guys Dont know me from a can of paint but always have words of wisdom to give me ! Thank you

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@@Chaelove0810 - This site has been one of the biggest things that got me through this journey! Be sure to keep checking in as you go along. I find it even better than a support group. Sometimes you will get tough love and sometimes just hugs but either way, these amazing people help you along.

On my second to last day of pre-op, I came home from work to find my sister had invaded my home and left me post-it notes everywhere. I cannot do this in your home, but hoping these help...

YOU GOT THIS!!

ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS!

YOU ARE TOTAL ROCKSTAR!!

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!!

IMAGINE WHAT YOU WILL LOOK LIKE IN 1 YEAR!!

SO PROUD OF YOU FOR HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME!

DON"T STOP NOW!

:D

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PS - I just had a popsicle in your honor! :D Honestly I was fighting a craving to eat something different and again, this forum came through for me! And now I am hiding in my bed so I don't eat anymore tonight!

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The went to be early every night on pre-op and got up late. I also only watched Fat Doctor (UK).

Pre-op sucks, flat out.

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Sounds like you're suffering from head hunger. Drink more Water. I know for me when I am craving food when I am not supposed to be hungry, I flood my stomach with 8-10 ounces of Water to make it feel full and the feel usually goes away.

Stay strong!! In the end all the pain and sacrifice will be worth it.

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You are only 2 wake-ups away right now. Hang in there, we all know you can do it. Follow your surgeon's plan.

Believe in yourself and keep up the great work.

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Here is one thing getting me through. I'm only 5 days post op and have lost 15 lbs. IT is worth it. YOU are worth it!!

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I hope and pray that you hang in there You are worth it please...what I've found to be helpful is to look and read others success and to know that on Wednesday i to will have a success story to tell ...chicken broth calms me????

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I hope and pray that you hang in there You are worth it please...what I've found to be helpful is to look and read others success and to know that on Wednesday i to will have a success story to tell ...chicken broth calms me????

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