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I feel like I am losing my mind! I am currently on day five of a fourteen day liquid pre-op diet. I have had nothing but Optifast shakes, sugar-free Jello and broth. Well, I did "cheat" last night at my mom's house. I sneaked one chunk of Tomato out of a salad when no one was looking. Anyway, I find myself thinking of food alot, especially cheese! eggs with cheese, popcorn with cheese, mashed potaoes with cheese! I think that I could be convinced to eat my own hand if it had a slice of colby-jack melted on it!!!!

Is this a bad sign, that I won't be able to break the hold that food has on me, or just a natural process that we all go through?:thumbup:

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There will be plenty of time for cheese once you've had your surgery. As you first wean off carbs and other addictive foods (cheese is probably my most favorite food), you'll find that your cravings diminish. For the most part. The carbs do, and most others will get better. I found my cravings changed completely from what they were pre-op.

if you're on clear, sugar-free liquids and need something different try sugar-free popsicles. They're nice and sweet, fruity, and being frozen brings a whole new texture to our bored & tired palettes.

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That's a tough pre-op diet to follow. Mine was similar, but I had a shake for Breakfast and lunch and 4oz meat and 1 cup veggies for dinner. The dinner was the highlight of my day and it was a saving grace for the diet. Maybe if you're really going crazy ask the doc if you can have something like that.

For me, the liquid diet is the hardest part. I've had to do it post-op for 1 week and 2 days after each fill. It makes me so cranky I have to warn the family when I'm on liquids to steer clear of me! But the minute I get food again, I'm fine. :shades_smile:

Hang in there, it does get better.

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