tinamariec10 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Hello. I have a question for everyone who has made it past the two week liquid diet. How did you concentrate? This is my first day on the diet, I get banded on 08-18-08, and I felt so left out today. I cooked a wonderful Breakfast and a pot roast dinner and watched as my family enjoyed it. I never thought I was obsessed with food, but I can not stop thinking about it! Please someone tell this is normal and goes away with time. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fanny Adams 7 Posted September 2, 2008 The first three days on the liquid pre-op are the hardest. Once you get past those, you should find it easier to stick to. My advice would be to NOT sit and watch others eat your lovely pot roast. If you have to cook for them (and I'd avoid that if possible for just these few days), then serve it up and go for a 30 min walk around the block while they're eating. Make them promise to have cleaned up the table and put it all away before you get home. No need to torture yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinamariec10 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Thank you for the advice. I never thought about going for a walk while they ate. Meal times are when we all sit down together and talk, but I guess in order to make the change in my life I am looking for I need to modifiy some old habits. Thank you for your help :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fanny Adams 7 Posted September 2, 2008 I just know that I couldn't do it if I had to sit and watch! The smell alone would kill me! Best to get out of the situation and avoid the temptation. Good luck! :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissWilde 0 Posted September 2, 2008 I could barely string a sentance together first couple of days of my liquid diet! I agree with Fanny prob best to get out whilst they are eating! I had a similar experience I had to go out to a family birthday meal at a Chinese reasturant (which just happens to be my favourite type of food) and not eat anything it was torture! But worth it in the end! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scalingdown08 0 Posted September 2, 2008 I am on the 6th day of my preop diet. Hang in there. The three day rule thing seemed to be what happened with me. Once I got past three days it has gotten easier. I lived through Labor day weekend, Saturday night pizza night and having company for four days!! It sorta feels good to have some control and know that if we make it through this, maybe we will be successful long term. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srknepler 0 Posted September 2, 2008 I agree with Scalingdown...the first 3 days were the worst. I am also on day 6 and it is much better. Keeping busy has helped me alot. I've done lots of cleaning in the kitchen area...pantry & freezers. DH kept me busy with some shopping over the long weekend I have also started planning some freezer meals for my family, so that I don't have to cook for them immediately post-op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinamariec10 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Thanks for the support guys!! I am now at day 3 and it is getting better....I think............. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
