Day 11 on Pre-Op Liquid Diet...

[kayshabear 44]

Today I am on day 11 out of 14 of my pre-op liquid diet. I have my surgery on Monday 12/12/16, and I know I am almost there, but today has been a hard day for me.

Overall, I feel I have really done well on this liquid diet. I haven't cheated, I have been following my Doctors recommendations and meeting all my Protein and Water requirements, and after the first few days I haven't really had any cravings either. It has been really surprising to me how much I have been able to really stick with this and trust the process.

The one thing I didn't really think about or prepare myself for was the emotional side of this process during the pre-op diet. I have had some emotional up and downs, but today is just a bad day; I find that I am just really sad and angry today. It started with trying a new Protein Shake flavor for Breakfast on my way to work this morning and it was SO HORRIBLE that it pretty much just ruined me I think. I find myself craving anything and everything; even things I never ate before I started this. My emotions are all over the place and I just find myself wanting to cry.

Did anyone else experience a lot of emotions during the pre-op phase of their journey?

[The New Kel 1,312]

Oh yes, I sure did! I think I wrote a post on my 6th day pre-op diet. I was angry at everything!! My poor husband and kids. I was sooo snappy.

This is when the realization that I was a mental food addict started to come into focus. I really was in denial until that point. At two weeks post-op I was in full awareness, as every emotion was amplified by my loss of my best and most dysfunctional friend: food.

What I can say to you is hang in there. It will get better and your emotions will steady as you learn a new way of thinking about food. For me this was at about 4 weeks post op. I still struggle and get emotional, especially during this season where I used to eat the most for comfort.

You're almost to the surgery finish line! Congrats, and keep going. You got this! Look forward to the time when the food will no longer control you and your thoughts. It will happen.

Edited December 8, 2016 by The New Kel

[kayshabear 44]

@@The New Kel Thank you so much. With tomorrow being the big day I am again feeling so many things. I am very scared to have surgery since it is my first one, but I just keep praying for strength from God through this hard time. I know it will all be worth it in the end!

[The New Kel 1,312]

Before I chose surgery I asked to be led toward an avenue that would be positive and the best overall thing to do and good for myself and those I love. Soon I was pursuing this path. I'm thankful for it everyday I wake up feeling so much better than pre surg.

Best of luck to you and prayers for a speedy recovery!!