CAN ANYONE RELATE TO THIS?

Ever since I was approved which was 3-15-04 and received my surgery date 4-27-04. I have been craving for all kinds of junk food. I really hate to gain before pre-op, but I have gained 7lbs. And to top it off I eat it because I know I will not be able to have it again after ( 4-27-04 ) But the funny thing is I think about having this surgery all the time. Its continously on my mind but at the same time I think a snicker would be nice to go along with those good thoughts. ( lol ) I know I sound silly but it's the truth, any ideas of how to drop at least 10 lbs before surgery. I just wanted to share these feelings. Thanks, Tonya

Yes, I can totally relate and people said my doctor would yell at me which he didn't. On top of my own compulsivity I was put on an antidepressant which made me crave carbs. I gained 24 pounds between by first dr. visit and the time I stopped the meds. Then dropped 4 before my pre-op visit the doctor didn't even mention it. Don't worry about it unless your doctor specifically told you too. Dianne

IT'S NOT BAD FOR YOU, I THINK TO HAVE FOODS THAT YOU LOVE, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE THEM AFTER THE SURGERY JUST NOT RIGHT AWAY. I LOVE CHILE VERDE AND REFRIED BEANS AND SPAGHETTI AND STEAK AND HAMBURGERS AND ALL THE GOOD JUNK FOOD THAT I CAN EVER THINK OF. AND I ATE IT JUST BEFORE MY SURGRERY. i JUST WOULD HAVE 1 HAMBURGER INSTEAD OF 2. AND 1CHLE VERDE BURRITO WITH BEANS INSTEAD OF 2 AND SO FORTH. I HAD MY SURGERY ON THE 5TH OF APRIL AND RIGHT NOW I'M STILL ON CLEAR LIQUIDS. BUT THEY DID TELL ME I WILL BE ABLE TO EAT WHAT I LIKED LATER DOWN THE LINE JUST NOT AS MUCH. CAN YOU IMAGINE EATING 1/2 A HAMBURGER AND FEEL SATISFIED;) I CAN HARDLY WAIT. AND PRACTICE CHEWING YOUR FOOD. GOOD LUCK REBECCA

my surgery is on the 26th lol I have been aproved and waiting patiently for a surgical date ever since December till a week and a half ago. I am so glad somebody came out said what I been thinking but am to insecure to admit, lol, I too have gained weight thinking I wont get my good foods back. I have gained 9 pounds as of this morning and am starting a liquid diet TODAY heehee.

My surgery is April 19th, next Monday. I too gained weight after my initial consult. My cravings have slowed down a bit and now I find I have a much smaller appetite....weird...hopefully, I will loose a few pounds as I get closer to my initial consult weight. RAE

Thanks alot guys for your input, I'm gald i'm not the only one feeling bad. Maybe I'l try the liquid diet too the week before surgery.

Tonya, I have have my surgery scheduled for April 29th and am going through the same thing. I feel like I have to say good-bye to all of my favorites. I am trying very hard to do this in moderation as my doctor does not allow you to gain any weight between your consult and pre-op appt. Hang in there and good luck!

Hi Tonya...Count me in! Yikes...I'm eating like food is going out of style. And yes, its the perfect companion to my current surgery obession. I kept saying that for sure this would be the week I start eating better (I want my liver to be in the best shape it can be...but I ended up eating a chocolate bunny with a scoop of peanut butter for breakfast! Oh the other clincher is I'm drinking every weekend!!! Like when I was in my 20's. Cheers till the 27th! Rachel

I'm about a week post op and i could totally relate and giggled reading your post!!! how funny, i did the same thing, i think i had a lil taste of EVERYTHING i liked in the month before surgery and i say go for it.. the ONE thing i WOULDNT do is eat like fried foods or high fatty foods about a week before surgery... that's what makes your liver enlarged and surgery trickier. well that's my advice, but enjoy a piece of lasagna for me, it'll be awhile before i can have that again LOL ~Kim